See Which ‘80s Music Icons Changed the Most in Shocking ‘Before and Present’ Video
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The German synth-pop band Alphaville is best-known for the ‘80s hit “Forever Young.” Unfortunately, that sentiment only holds true for a select few, as a video compilation recently posted on Instagram of artists performing their biggest hits in their ‘80s prime and present day shows.
The account Nevermind FM posted the compilation featuring 10 ‘80s acts performing their best-known songs back in the day and now and the results vary from impressive to shocking.
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“We have compiled the before and present looks of the most popular singers of the 80s for you. Enjoy listening. Who do you think has changed the most?” the post asks.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R16ekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R26ekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeAmong the artists and hits featured are Alphaville’s “Forever Young,” Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up,” Sade’s “Smooth Operator,” Culture Club’s “Karma Chameleon” and several others.
Following the list, it posted lyrics from the Pink Floyd classic “Time” -- “You are young and life is long, and there is time to kill today / And then one day you find ten years have got behind you...”
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Fans responded in the comments noting which stars they felt have aged best.
“Rick Astley and Sade are drinking from some youth fountain…,” commented one fan and several others agreed.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R1cekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2cekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe“🙌.. came here to say that too-❤️❤️❤️,” added another.
“I wish I had the recipe 🤣🤣,” another fan added.
“OMG! I was thinking the same thing! They’ve aged the best by far,” yet another fan wrote.
“Boy George has had a few sips as well,” commented another.
The past and present clip had some people getting philosophical about their own mortality.
One fan wrote, “Boy does life fly by - seems like just yesterday we were there - young and full of energy for life! How’d it go by so fast?!?!”
See Which ‘80s Music Icons Changed the Most in Shocking ‘Before and Present’ Video first appeared on Parade on Jul 2, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
