PETER’S POP SHOW 1986
Live At Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany 22-11-1986 (High Quality Remastered) DVD
Show Review:
Captured on November 22, 1986, Peter’s Pop Show stands as a glittering time capsule of mid-80s pop spectacle. Staged inside the cavernous Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, this legendary European television event gathered the biggest international names of the decade — a kaleidoscope of synth beats, rock riffs, neon lights, and unapologetic showmanship.
From Europe’s arena-shaking “Final Countdown” to Tina Turner’s fiery charisma, from Depeche Mode’s brooding electronic pulse to Falco’s theatrical swagger, the night delivered hit after hit with laser precision. Every performance radiated that 1980s blend of excess and sincerity — smoke machines, sequined jackets, and choruses meant to echo through eternity.
The remastered edition restores both image and sound to crisp quality, letting each act shine: Billy Idol sneers through “To Be a Lover,” Robert Palmer exudes cool control, Modern Talking polish their Euro-pop perfection, and Pet Shop Boys close with stylish detachment. It’s the ultimate snapshot of the era when pop ruled the airwaves, live television was an event, and every melody felt like the future.
Show Highlights
Massive lineup featuring Europe, Tina Turner, Falco, Depeche Mode, Billy Idol, Kim Wilde, Robert Palmer, and Pet Shop Boys.
Filmed live in front of thousands at Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany.
Restored and remastered audio-visual quality for a vivid 80s concert experience.
Rare television performances of chart-topping hits like “Addicted to Love,” “Stripped,” “Rage Hard,” “You Keep Me Hanging On,” and “Final Countdown.”
A perfect historical document of the golden age of European and international pop.
Performance Rating
Artists (collective performance): ★★★★★ – Energetic, polished, and iconic.
Musicianship & live vocals: ★★★★☆ – Studio precision meets live adrenaline.
Stage production & crowd energy: ★★★★★ – The 1980s at full voltage.
DVD Format: NTSC
Video Quality: 9.5 (Remastered)
Source: Pro Shot (TV Broadcast, Multi-Camera)
Chapter Selection: Every 5 min
FullScreen: Yes
HD: No
Total Running Time: 4:19:19
DVD 1
Europe — Final Countdown
Europe — Rock The Night
Samantha Fox — Touch Me
Samantha Fox — Hold On Tight
Billy Idol — To Be A Lover
Billy Idol — Don’t Need A Gun
Robert Palmer — Addicted To Love
Robert Palmer — I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On
Tina Turner — Typical Male
Tina Turner — Two People
Tina Turner — What You Get Is What You See
Depeche Mode — Stripped
Depeche Mode — A Question Of Time
Falco — Emotional
Falco — Coming Home (Jeanny II)
Falco — Amadeus
Paul Young — Wonderland
Paul Young — Some People
Patti LaBelle — Oh, People
Patti LaBelle — On My Own
Frankie Goes To Hollywood — Rage Hard
Frankie Goes To Hollywood — Warriors Of The Wasteland
Spandau Ballet — Fight For Ourselves
Spandau Ballet — Through The Barricades
Bob Geldof — Love Like A Rocket
Bob Geldof — This Is The World Calling
Chris Norman — Midnight Lady
Chris Norman — It’s A Tragedy
Kool & The Gang — Victory
Kool & The Gang — Cherish
Peter Cetera — The Glory Of Love
Peter Cetera — The Next Time I Fall
Sandra — Hi! Hi! Hi!
Sandra — Loreen
Modern Talking — Geronimo’s Cadillac
Modern Talking — Give Me Peace On Earth
DVD 2
Kim Wilde — Schoolgirl
Kim Wilde — You Keep Me Hanging On
Eros Ramazzotti — Adesso Tu
Eros Ramazzotti — Un Cuore Con Le Ali
Playing Games — Love Seems To Be
Playing Games — No Matter What Colour
Gianna Nannini — Avventuriera
Gianna Nannini — Bello E Imposible
Barclay James Harvest — He Said Love
Barclay James Harvest — Prisoner Of Your Love
Pet Shop Boys — Opportunities
Pet Shop Boys — Suburbia
C. C. Catch — Heartbreak Hotel
C. C. Catch — Heaven And Hell
Rio Reiser — König Von Deutschland
Rio Reiser — Für Immer Und Dich
Münchener Freiheit — Tausendmal Du
Münchener Freiheit — Es Gibt Kein Nächstes Mal
Trio Rio — New York — Rio — Tokyo
Trio Rio — I’m Still In Love With You
Ric Ocasek — Emotion In Motion
Ric Ocasek — Look In Your Eyes
Sigue Sigue Sputnik — 21st Century Boy
Sigue Sigue Sputnik — Sexbomb Boogie
Hubert Kah — Limousine
Hubert Kah — Something I Should Know
Corey Hart — Angry Young Man
Go West — We Close Our Eyes
Silent Circle — Time For Love
Fahrenheit — Highway To Freedom
Live At Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany 22-11-1986 (High Quality Remastered) DVD
Show Review:
Captured on November 22, 1986, Peter’s Pop Show stands as a glittering time capsule of mid-80s pop spectacle. Staged inside the cavernous Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, this legendary European television event gathered the biggest international names of the decade — a kaleidoscope of synth beats, rock riffs, neon lights, and unapologetic showmanship.
From Europe’s arena-shaking “Final Countdown” to Tina Turner’s fiery charisma, from Depeche Mode’s brooding electronic pulse to Falco’s theatrical swagger, the night delivered hit after hit with laser precision. Every performance radiated that 1980s blend of excess and sincerity — smoke machines, sequined jackets, and choruses meant to echo through eternity.
The remastered edition restores both image and sound to crisp quality, letting each act shine: Billy Idol sneers through “To Be a Lover,” Robert Palmer exudes cool control, Modern Talking polish their Euro-pop perfection, and Pet Shop Boys close with stylish detachment. It’s the ultimate snapshot of the era when pop ruled the airwaves, live television was an event, and every melody felt like the future.
Show Highlights
Massive lineup featuring Europe, Tina Turner, Falco, Depeche Mode, Billy Idol, Kim Wilde, Robert Palmer, and Pet Shop Boys.
Filmed live in front of thousands at Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany.
Restored and remastered audio-visual quality for a vivid 80s concert experience.
Rare television performances of chart-topping hits like “Addicted to Love,” “Stripped,” “Rage Hard,” “You Keep Me Hanging On,” and “Final Countdown.”
A perfect historical document of the golden age of European and international pop.
Performance Rating
Artists (collective performance): ★★★★★ – Energetic, polished, and iconic.
Musicianship & live vocals: ★★★★☆ – Studio precision meets live adrenaline.
Stage production & crowd energy: ★★★★★ – The 1980s at full voltage.
DVD Format: NTSC
Video Quality: 9.5 (Remastered)
Source: Pro Shot (TV Broadcast, Multi-Camera)
Chapter Selection: Every 5 min
FullScreen: Yes
HD: No
Total Running Time: 4:19:19
DVD 1
Europe — Final Countdown
Europe — Rock The Night
Samantha Fox — Touch Me
Samantha Fox — Hold On Tight
Billy Idol — To Be A Lover
Billy Idol — Don’t Need A Gun
Robert Palmer — Addicted To Love
Robert Palmer — I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On
Tina Turner — Typical Male
Tina Turner — Two People
Tina Turner — What You Get Is What You See
Depeche Mode — Stripped
Depeche Mode — A Question Of Time
Falco — Emotional
Falco — Coming Home (Jeanny II)
Falco — Amadeus
Paul Young — Wonderland
Paul Young — Some People
Patti LaBelle — Oh, People
Patti LaBelle — On My Own
Frankie Goes To Hollywood — Rage Hard
Frankie Goes To Hollywood — Warriors Of The Wasteland
Spandau Ballet — Fight For Ourselves
Spandau Ballet — Through The Barricades
Bob Geldof — Love Like A Rocket
Bob Geldof — This Is The World Calling
Chris Norman — Midnight Lady
Chris Norman — It’s A Tragedy
Kool & The Gang — Victory
Kool & The Gang — Cherish
Peter Cetera — The Glory Of Love
Peter Cetera — The Next Time I Fall
Sandra — Hi! Hi! Hi!
Sandra — Loreen
Modern Talking — Geronimo’s Cadillac
Modern Talking — Give Me Peace On Earth
DVD 2
Kim Wilde — Schoolgirl
Kim Wilde — You Keep Me Hanging On
Eros Ramazzotti — Adesso Tu
Eros Ramazzotti — Un Cuore Con Le Ali
Playing Games — Love Seems To Be
Playing Games — No Matter What Colour
Gianna Nannini — Avventuriera
Gianna Nannini — Bello E Imposible
Barclay James Harvest — He Said Love
Barclay James Harvest — Prisoner Of Your Love
Pet Shop Boys — Opportunities
Pet Shop Boys — Suburbia
C. C. Catch — Heartbreak Hotel
C. C. Catch — Heaven And Hell
Rio Reiser — König Von Deutschland
Rio Reiser — Für Immer Und Dich
Münchener Freiheit — Tausendmal Du
Münchener Freiheit — Es Gibt Kein Nächstes Mal
Trio Rio — New York — Rio — Tokyo
Trio Rio — I’m Still In Love With You
Ric Ocasek — Emotion In Motion
Ric Ocasek — Look In Your Eyes
Sigue Sigue Sputnik — 21st Century Boy
Sigue Sigue Sputnik — Sexbomb Boogie
Hubert Kah — Limousine
Hubert Kah — Something I Should Know
Corey Hart — Angry Young Man
Go West — We Close Our Eyes
Silent Circle — Time For Love
Fahrenheit — Highway To Freedom
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