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About Smooth 80s
Smooth 80s is a digital station from Smooth Radio dedicated to the softer side of the 1980s. It plays the decade's best-loved ballads, soft rock, soul and pop classics, chosen to help you relax while enjoying music that brings back great memories. On this page you can listen to Smooth 80s live online for free.
Part of the Smooth family
Smooth 80s was launched by Global on 12 September 2024, as part of a major expansion that saw Global add a dozen new spin-off stations across its brands. Alongside Smooth 80s, the same wave of launches introduced Smooth Soul and relaunched Smooth 70s, joining existing stations such as Smooth Chill and Smooth Country. Global also runs Heart, Capital, Classic FM and LBC, and its stations are available on the Global Player app.
The sound of the 80s, the Smooth way
Smooth 80s focuses on relaxing, easy-listening songs from the decade. You will hear artists such as Whitney Houston, Lionel Richie, Phil Collins, Simply Red, Luther Vandross, Spandau Ballet, George Michael, Kate Bush, Cyndi Lauper and Tina Turner, with timeless ballads and gentle pop hits rather than the loudest party anthems. It is perfect for the commute, a quiet afternoon at work or an evening at home, and it brings back memories for anyone who grew up with the music of the eighties, from school discos to first dances.
How to listen to Smooth 80s
Smooth 80s is available on the Global Player app, smart speakers and DAB digital radio in some areas. The easiest way is to press play above, and the Smooth 80s live stream starts straight away on your phone, tablet or computer, with no sign-up needed. If you love the music of this era, you may also enjoy Heart 80s, Absolute 80s, Smooth Radio London, Smooth Soul and Greatest Hits Radio, all available on our site.
For the softer sound of the 1980s, Smooth 80s is a relaxing trip back in time.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere, at 48 kbps
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to Smooth 80s live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
Smooth 80s plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
Smooth 80s was launched by Global on 12 September 2024.
Smooth 80s plays relaxing 1980s music: ballads, soft rock, soul and gentle pop classics.
Press play at the top of this page to listen live for free. It is also on Global Player, smart speakers and DAB in some areas.
Smooth 80s is part of the Smooth family owned by Global.
Yes. You can listen to Smooth 80s live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. Smooth 80s plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open Smooth 80s here on UK Radio Stations and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another 80s station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.