ABOVE: Which ’80s popstar performed the Pee Wee’s Playhouse theme song using the alias “Ellen Shaw”?

Today is an important day in pop music history, because it marks the birthday of one of the biggest stars of the ’80s. In 1989, this singer released an album called A Night to Remember, but do you remember this ’80s music star who celebrates her birthday today? Let’s find out.

Take a look at the clues, then check out the answer below!

1. In 1980, this singer debuted with a new wave band called Blue Angel.

2. When she released her solo debut album in 1983, she became the first artist to have four top-five singles released from one album.

3. In 1985 she was the musical director for the movie the Goonies.

4. In 1986 she recorded the theme song for Pee Wee’s Playhouse.

5. In 2008, she recorded a very strange “Christmas Duel” with Swedish garage-rockers, the Hives.

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