Episode 22: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 22 (Teacher Teacher)

Welcome to the Boomtown

Welcome back to the 80s and our first mini-episode! We came up this idea when we didn’t have enough songs to fill our usual 90-minute podcast theme. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-12, this episode features songs not only about teachers and education, but also high school proms and even some good ol’ fashioned high school rebellion. We should mention that the irony isn’t lost on us that some of these songs move beyond simply poking fun at school, to being rather critical of the educational system. So, regardless of whether you loved or loathed school, this episode has something for you.
A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.
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Songs chosen by Dr. Dave and Benny Banzai.
Group or artist - song title (album and release date)
1. 38 Special - Teacher, Teacher (Teachers soundtrack 1984)

2. Don Henley - Johnny Can't Read (I Can't Stand Still 1982)

3. Stray Cats - (She's) Sexy + 17 (Rant N' Rave with the Stray Cats 1983)

4. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Parents Just Don't Understand (He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper 1988)

5. Rockpile - Teacher, Teacher (Seconds of Pleasure 1980)

6. Van Halen - Hot for Teacher (1984 1984)

7. Motley Crue - Smokin' in the Boys Room (Theatre of Pain 1985)

8. Twisted Sister feat. Alice Cooper - Be Chrool to Your Scuel (Come Out and Play 1985)

9. The Smiths - The Headmaster Ritual (Meat is Murder 1985)

10. The Police - Don't Stand So Close to Me (Zenyatta Mondatta 1980)

11. Julie Brown - The Homecoming Queen's Got a Gun (stand alone single 1983)

12. Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 (The Wall 1979, single release 1980)

Listen, enjoy, follow, share, and thanks for keeping 80s music alive!
BB & DD