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Best music and songs of the 1980s Best music and songs of the 1980s, a selection of the most famous hits of this legendary period with author, title, release year and original videos on Youtube. 1960s  - 1970s  - 1980s  -  1990s  -  2000s  -  2010  -  2020s Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. Berthold Auerbach One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. Bob Marley Music - it's motivational and just makes you relax. Taika Waititi The 1980s was an eclectic and transformative decade for music, bringing about new genres, revolutionary production techniques, and iconic artists. Here’s a look at some of the defining elements and best music of the '80s: 1. Pop Superstars and Dance Pop Michael Jackson dominated the decade with Thriller (1982), still the best-selling album of all time, with hits like “Billie Jean” and “Beat It.” Madonna redefined pop with her bold style and edgy sound, releasing hits like “Like a Virgin” (1984) and “Material Girl.” Prince’s Purple Rain (1984) blended pop, rock, and funk, with songs like “When Doves Cry” and the title track showcasing his talent and unique style. 2. Synthpop and New Wave Depeche Mode and New Order brought darker, moodier electronic sounds, with songs like “Just Can’t Get Enough” and “Blue Monday.” The Human League and Eurythmics popularized synthpop with hits like “Don’t You Want Me” and “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This).” Duran Duran and A-ha brought visual flair to new wave with their iconic music videos for “Hungry Like the Wolf” and “Take On Me.” 3. Hard Rock and Glam Metal Guns N' Roses’ Appetite for Destruction (1987) became one of the best-selling rock albums of the decade, featuring “Sweet Child o’ Mine” and “Welcome to the Jungle.” Bon Jovi, Motley Crüe, and Poison became MTV staples, popularizing glam metal with anthems like “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “Girls, Girls, Girls.” Van Halen’s 1984 album introduced rock hits like “Jump,” blending synthesizers with their guitar-driven sound. 4. Hip-Hop and Rap’s Golden Age Run-D.M.C. broke into the mainstream with their cover of Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way,” blending rock and rap. Public Enemy’s It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (1988) brought socially conscious rap to the forefront, with tracks like “Don’t Believe the Hype.” Beastie Boys’ Licensed to Ill (1986) became a breakthrough for white rappers in hip-hop, with party anthems like “Fight For Your Right.” 5. Alternative Rock and College Rock R.E.M. brought alternative rock to wider audiences with albums like Murmur (1983), leading to hits like “Radio Free Europe.” The Smiths emerged from the UK with introspective lyrics and jangly guitars, with tracks like “This Charming Man.” U2 rose to prominence with The Joshua Tree (1987), featuring classics like “With or Without You” and “Where the Streets Have No Name.” 6. Power Ballads and Soft Rock Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” and Toto’s “Africa” became timeless anthems. Phil Collins and Foreigner continued to define soft rock, with hits like “In the Air Tonight” and “I Want to Know What Love Is.” Whitney Houston became a superstar with her powerful ballads, including “Greatest Love of All” and “How Will I Know.” 7. Electronic and Dance Music Pet Shop Boys and Culture Club mixed dance rhythms with clever lyrics, creating songs like “West End Girls” and “Karma Chameleon.” Janet Jackson’s Control (1986) infused dance-pop with assertive themes, with tracks like “Nasty” and “What Have You Done for Me Lately.” Donna Summer, a disco queen, carried dance music into the ’80s with hits like “She Works Hard for the Money.” 8. Heavy Metal Surge Metallica’s Master of Puppets (1986) and Iron Maiden’s The Number of the Beast (1982) laid the groundwork for thrash and heavy metal. AC/DC’s Back in Black (1980) became one of the best-selling albums, with powerful songs like “Hells Bells” and “You Shook Me All Night Long.” Ozzy Osbourne, after leaving Black Sabbath, rose as a solo artist with his debut Blizzard of Ozz (1980) and the hit “Crazy Train.” The 1980s music scene was diverse and vibrant, setting the stage for future genres and shaping the sound of popular music for years to come. Whether through the birth of hip-hop or the rise of glam metal, this decade created a long-lasting legacy that still resonates today. Best music and songs of the 1980s Lipps Inc. - Funkytown - 1980 George Benson - Give Me The Night - 1980 Lucio Dalla - Balla ballerino - 1980 Delegation - You And I - 1980 Visage - Fade To Grey - 1980 Mireille Mathieu - Je suis une femme amoureuse - 1980 Peter Jacques Band - is it it? - 1980 Lipps - How long - 1980 Mandolay - La Flavour - 1980 Sheila & B. Devotion - Spacer - 1980 Donatella Rettore - Kobra - 1980 Alice - Il vento caldo dell'estate - 1980 Kool & The Gang - Celebration - 1980 The Brothers Johnson - Stomp! - 1980 Rockets - Galactica - 1980 Eumir Deodato - Night Cruiser - 1980 The Blues Brothers - Everybody Needs Somebody to Love - 1980 Richie Havens - Going Back To My Roots - 1980 Johnny Harris - Odyssey - 1980 Ray Parker Jr & Raydio - It's Time To Party Now - 1980 Kano - I'm Ready - 1980 Blondie - Call me - 1980 Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes - 1981 Rush - Tom Sawyer - 1981 J.R. Funk & The Love Machine - Feel Good Party Time - 1981 Grace Jones - I've Seen That Face Before - 1981 Rod Stewart - Young Turks - 1981 The Human League - Don't You Want Me - 1981 Quarterflash - Harden My Heart - 1981 Paolo Barabani - Hop hop somarello - 1981 The Cramps - Goo Goo Muck - 1981 Men At Work - Down Under - 1981 Pierangelo Bertoli - La Fatica - 1981 Men At Work - Who Can It Be Now? - 1981 Kim Wilde - Cambodia - 1981 Chas Jankel - Glad To Know You - 1981 Aneka - Japanese Boy - 1981 Falco - Der Kommissar - 1981 Stars On 45 - Stars On 45 - 1981 Blue Feather - Let's Funk Tonight - 1981 Miguel Bosé - Bravi ragazzi - 1982 Imagination - Just an Illusion - 1982 Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast - 1982 Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me - 1982 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXzOkCLdFwI The Alan Parsons Project – Mammagamma – 1982 The Alan Parsons Project - Mammagamma - 1982 Frida - I Know There's Something Going On - 1982 Michael Jackson - Beat It - 1982 The Flirts - Passion - 1982 Giuni Russo - Un'estate al mare - 1982 Gruppo Italiano - Tropicana - 1983 Righeira - Vamos a la playa - 1983 Nada - Amore Disperato - 1983 Lu Colombo - Maracaibo - 1981 David Christie - Saddle Up - 1982 Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry - 1982 Misa Criolla Gloria - Fuego - 1982 Toto - Africa - 1982 Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra - 1982 Indeep - Last Night A DJ Saved My Life - 1982 Ad Visser & Daniel Sahuleka - Giddyap A Gogo - 1982 Payolas - Eyes of A Stranger - 1982 Marcella Bella - Nell'aria - 1983 Donna Rouge - Fake - 1983 Irene Cara - Flashdance - What a Feeling - 1983 Bandolero - Paris Latino - 1983 Pat Benatar - Love Is A Battlefield - 1983 Billy Idol - Eyes Without A Face - 1983 Phoebe Cates - Paradise - 1982 Shannon - Let The Music Play - 1983 Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun - 1983 Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart - 1983 Ivan Cattaneo - Bang Bang - 1983 Rufus and Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody - 1983 Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time - 1983 The Police - Every Breath You Take - 1983 Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy - 1983 Vasco Rossi - Vita spericolata - 1983 Culture Club - Karma Chameleon - 1983 Lionel Richie - All Night Long - 1983 Laid Back - Sunshine Reggae - 1983 Paul Young - Love of the Common People - 1983 Greg Kihn Band - Jeopardy - 1983 Mike Oldfield ft. Maggie Reilly - Moonlight Shadow - 1983 Tony Esposito - Kalimba de Luna - 1984 Alphaville - Sounds Like A Melody - 1984 Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax - 1984 P. Read the full article

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Today We Honor Donna Summer LaDonna Adrian Gaines better known as Donna Summer, was a singer/songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s, and became known as the "Queen of Disco." A five-time Grammy Award winner, Summer was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach number one on the U.S. Billboard chart. Songs like "Love to Love You Baby" and "I Feel Love" were some of her hits. CARTER™️ Magazine carter-mag.com #wherehistoryandhiphopmeet #historyandhiphop365 #cartermagazine #carter #staywoke #donnasummer #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #disco #history https://www.instagram.com/p/CdsinXnOgOP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Up next for @clubdecades … a #donnasummerdiscodanceparty! Ticket link in our bio grab them fast 🎫 —— TOOT TOOT BEEP BEEP 💥 Donna Summer Disco returns Friday, January 6 to Club Decades at @boardners in Hollywood, CA. Join us for LA’s favorite dance party as we kick off 2023 by celebrating everything #donnasummer and #disco from all decades including #abba #beegees #giorgiomoroder #ginosoccio #patrickcowley #blondie #prince #gracejones #cerrone and much more! DJ’s, Dance Party, Live Concert Experience, multiple rooms, indoor/outdoor, full bar, smoking patio, photo booth, coat check, VIP loft & more. LIVE performance on the outdoor stage by @kingwashington The Club Decades Go-Go Dancers keep the party moving. Grab your presale ticket now before they’re gone 👇 www.club-decades.com See you underneath the disco ball. Doors 9:30pm. Proper ID. Good vibes only. Coming up: 1/13 Pretty In Pink 1/20 Club Indie Sleaze 1/27 Pop Punk Pizza 2/3 Club ABBA 2/10 The Smiths Night 2/17 My Bloody Valentine - Emo Prom 2/24 Club Clueless https://www.instagram.com/p/CnBVKsXoCx6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=