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This article includes an overview of the famous events and trends in popular music in the 1980s. The 1980s saw the emergence of electronic dance music and new wave, also known as Modern Rock. As disco fell out of fashion in the decade's early years, genres such as post-disco, Italo disco, Euro disco, and dance-pop became more popular.
The 1980s reflected the beginning of a period of great income disparity and a focus on affluence was reflected in the music. There were also several new genres that popped up including, Hip Hop, New Wave and Hair Metal, all of which have influenced music today.
- Tom Eames
- 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.
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Aug 8, 2023 · The 1980s saw the emergence of multiple genres of music, including New Wave, Post-Punk, Hair Metal, Hip-Hop and R&B, Alternative Rock, Punk Rock, Second British Invasion, Dance-Pop, Rap, Arena Rock, Adult Contemporary and Pop Ballads, House Music, Country Pop, Reggae Fusion, Jazz Fusion, and Smooth Jazz.
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80s music greatest hits and biggest stars. A Sparkling and Eclectic Era. The ’80s are responsible for some of the most iconic pop music legends the world has ever seen. These legends crafted their own unique styles and produced timeless global hits. It’s safe to say they had a boundary-pushing influence on pop music.
Nov 23, 2023 · Pop Heaven. The 200 Best Songs of the 1980s. The greatest hits of music's wildest decade — hip-hop, synth-pop, indie rock, metal, Chicago house, Miami freestyle, ska, goth, reggae, acid house,...
