Together Forever – Rick Astley
In the late 1980s, few artists burst onto the international music scene as successfully as Rick Astley. With his remarkably deep, soulful voice and…
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Safety Dance – Men Without Hats
Few songs capture the quirky creativity of the early 1980s quite like “The Safety Dance.” Released at the height of the synth-pop explosion, the…
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Girlfriend – Pebbles
By the late 1980s, dance-pop and contemporary R&B were undergoing a major transformation. New Jack Swing was beginning to dominate the charts, electronic production…
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Tarzan Boy – Baltimora
Every decade has a handful of songs that instantly transport listeners back to a specific moment in time, and “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora is…
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Let It Whip – Dazz Band
Released in 1982, “Let It Whip” became the defining hit for the Dazz Band and one of the signature funk songs of the decade.…
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In My House – Mary Jane Girls
Released in the spring of 1985, “In My House” became the signature hit for the Mary Jane Girls and one of the most memorable…
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Neutron Dance – Pointer Sisters
The High-Energy Hit That Captured the Spirit of the Mid-1980s Released in November 1984 as the fifth single from Break Out, “Neutron Dance” became…
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Obsession – Animotion
The Synth-Pop Smash That Defined Mid-’80s Dance Music Released in 1984 as the debut single from Animotion’s self-titled album, “Obsession” became one of the…
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Funkytown – Lipps, Inc.
The Disco Classic That Refused to Let the Party End Released in March 1980, “Funkytown” arrived at a fascinating moment in popular music. Disco…
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Kiss – Prince and the Revolution
Released in 1986 as the lead single from Parade, “Kiss” stands as one of Prince’s most brilliant artistic achievements and one of the defining…
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Tell It to My Heart – Taylor Dayne
Every so often, a debut single arrives with such confidence and energy that it immediately announces the arrival of a major new star. That…
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Cameo – Word Up
Few songs capture the playful confidence and infectious energy of the 1980s quite like “Word Up!” by Cameo. Released in 1986, the song exploded…
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