We Are The '80s

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  • Artist: Bow Wow Wow (See All Albums by Bow Wow Wow)

  • Genre: Rock/Pop, Style: Pop

  • Label: RCA/Legacy

  • Copyright: (P) 1980 EMI Records Ltd.; 1982 Moulin Rouge Limited, under exclusive license to EMI Records Ltd.; 1981, 1982, 2006 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (UK) LIMITED

Total Tracks: 14   Total Length: 43:39

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