Axel F – Harold Faltermeyer
Released in 1984 as the instrumental theme from the blockbuster film Beverly Hills Cop, “Axel F” became one of the most recognizable electronic recordings…
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Sunglasses at Night – Corey Hart
Released in January 1984 as the lead single from Corey Hart’s debut album First Offense, “Sunglasses at Night” became one of the defining songs…
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Maniac – Michael Sembello
Released in May 1983 as the lead single from the Flashdance soundtrack, “Maniac” became one of the defining songs of the 1980s. Driven by…
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Hands to Heaven – Breathe
Released in July 1988 as the third single from All That Jazz, “Hands to Heaven” became the breakthrough hit that introduced millions of listeners…
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I Ran (So Far Away) – A Flock of Seagulls
When people think of the sound of the early 1980s, a handful of songs immediately come to mind. Among them is A Flock of…
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Cars – Gary Numan
Long before synthesizers dominated pop music, one song showed the world what the future could sound like. Gary Numan’s “Cars,” released in 1979 and…
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Don’t You Want Me – Human League
Few songs have done more to define the sound of the early 1980s than “Don’t You Want Me.” Released in late 1981 as the…
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West End Girls – Pet Shop Boys
Some songs become instant hits because of an infectious melody. Others leave a lasting mark because they capture the mood of an entire era.…
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Tainted Love – Soft Cell
Every so often, an artist takes an overlooked song and completely transforms it, creating a version so distinctive that it overshadows the original. That’s…
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