Gimme a beat! 40 years ago today, Janet Jackson released “Nasty” (1986), the second single from her Control album. #80s #80smusic #JanetJackson #ladiesofthe80s

45 years ago today, Chaka Khan released What Cha' Gonna Do for Me (1981), he third solo studio album. #80s #80smusic #ChakaKhan #ladiesofthe80s

We really dropped the ball by missing this one. 🤦🏻 45 years ago last month, Kim Carnes released her mega hit “Bette Davis Eyes” (1981). #80s #80smusic #KimCarnes #ladiesofthe80s

This week’s #ConcertCollectable is a tour t-shirt from The Bangles 1989 Everything Tour. #80s #80smusic #TheBangles #ladiesofthe80s

40 years ago yesterday, Bonnie Tyler released her sixth studio album, Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire (1986). #80s #80smusic #BonnieTyler #ladiesofthe80s

45 years ago yesterday, Private Benjamin (1981-1983) premiered, and was based on the 1980 movie. Eileen Brennan, who reprised her role from the film, won an Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award for her work on the series. #80s #80sTV #ladiesofthe80s

40 years ago yesterday, Madonna released “Live to Tell” (1986), the lead single from her True Blue album, and theme song from the film At Close Range. #80smusic #Madonna #ladiesofthe80s

40 years ago today. Anita Baker released her second studio album, Rapture (1986). This became Baker's breakout album, earning her two Grammy Awards. #80smusic #AnitaBaker #ladiesofthe80s

40 years ago yesterday, Whitney Houston released “Greatest Love of All” (1986), the sixth single from her debut album and third consecutive #1 single. #80s #80smusic #WhitneyHouston #ladiesofthe80s