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'80s Hits

Big hair, bigger choruses.

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The '80s were a kaleidoscope of neon lights and unforgettable melodies, a decade where big hair met even bigger choruses. From the roller rinks to the radio, synths and gated drums defined our soundscape. Michael Jackson moonwalked across our screens, while Madonna's bold reinvention pushed boundaries. Prince brought the funk, Whitney Houston's voice soared, and Phil Collins made the airwaves pulse with emotion. These songs weren't just hits; they were the soundtrack to our lives, echoing through mall hallways and blasting from car windows. Each track was a moment, a dance, a memory that still plays in our hearts. Join us as we revisit the tunes that turned a generation into a karaoke-loving, mixtape-crafting community, forever craving the magic of the MTV decade.

On the playlist

Bette Davis Eyes
Kim Carnes1981
Every Breath You Take
The Police1983
When Doves Cry
Prince1984
Careless Whisper
George Michael1985
That's What Friends Are For
Dionne Warwick1986
Walk Like an Egyptian
The Bangles1985
Another Brick In the Wall, Pt. 2
Pink Floyd1980

Did you know

  • Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' spent 37 weeks at No. 1 on the album chart.
  • The Sony Walkman turned the '80s hit single into a personal soundtrack.

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