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Pop music, already saturated in symbols and semiotic play, seemed the perfect stage for singer Green Gartside’s densely footnoted lyrics, a forest of references to philosophy and theory.
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- UB40 - 'Red Red Wine' UB40 - Red Red Wine (Official Video) You might not have realised it, but Neil Diamond first recorded this song back in 1967. UB40 feud: Reggae band's complicated history and why the Campbell brothers fell out.
- Phil Collins - 'Another Day in Paradise' Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise (Official Music Video) This ballad saw Phil Collins sing the tune from a third-person perspective, looking at a man crossing the street to ignore a homeless woman, imploring listeners not to turn a blind eye to those in need.
- Culture Club - 'Karma Chameleon' Culture Club - Karma Chameleon (Official Music Video) This was the song that made Boy George an even bigger star around the world.
- Rick Astley - 'Never Gonna Give You Up' Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Official Music Video) If there's one song from the Stock, Aitken and Waterman era that has stood the test of time, it's Rick Astley's international number one smash.
"Ulterior Motives" is a pop song recorded by the British-Canadian filmmakers Christopher Saint Booth and Philip Adrian Booth around 1986. It gained popularity online after a seventeen-second snippet of the song, at the time unidentified, was posted online in 2021.
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- Take On Me. 2,135 votes. "Take On Me," the iconic 1980s synth-pop anthem by Norwegian band A-ha, is a high-energy love song that captures the essence of youthful passion and adventure.
- Beat It. 1,801 votes. Michael Jackson's invigorating anthem, "Beat It," combines a driving beat, blistering guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen, and empowering lyrics to create an unstoppable force in 80s pop culture.
- Thriller. 1,718 votes. Michael Jackson's legendary opus, "Thriller," enthralls listeners with its ominous synth lines, infectious dance beats, and masterful storytelling.
- Africa. 1,386 votes. Toto's "Africa" envelops listeners in a lush, evocative soundscape, masterfully fusing ethereal harmonies and earthy rhythms. As an enigmatic tribute to a distant continent, the song quickly became an irresistible 80s favorite.
Dance: Many movies during the 80s were centered around dancing. 1983's Flashdance, 1984's Footloose, and 1987's Dirty Dancing were all extremely successful as well as their soundtracks. Drama : Among the historical, romantic, and dramatic films, several were well received at the box office, including Rain Man (1988), On Golden Pond (1981 ...
There's No Stopping Us" is a dance-pop song by American music duo Ollie & Jerry. Released in 1984 as a single from the soundtrack to the film Breakin', the song reached No. 9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
Feb 14, 2024 · How ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ Got the ’80s Right. The Netflix documentary revels in nostalgia. But the heart of the film spotlights the relationships between the pop superstars who recorded “We...
