Heartache Avenue – The Maisonettes
1982 • 28 of 28 • unranked
An original '80s song that I now realise sounded like it was from the '60s. I've always loved it, especially the vocal harmonies.
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#1980s #pop #soul #motown
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix9A...
Best Years of Our Lives – Modern Romance
1982 • 27 of 28 • unranked
What can I say? Sometimes it's nice to play a catchy pop song with a party vibe!
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#1980s #pop #anthem #latinpop
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QxT...
You Can't Hurry Love – Phil Collins
1982 • 26 of 28 • unranked
A great cover version! At the time, in my teens, the original 1966 Supremes version felt a lot more than 16 years earlier. (I like both.)
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#1980s #pop #motown #soul
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9Iw...
Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh La La La) – Kool and the Gang
1982 • Day 25 of 28 (pick 4 of 4) • unranked
My final pick for today. It was impossible to choose between them, so I included four!
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#funk #soul #disco #1980s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWuo...
Take It To The Top – Kool and the Gang
1982 • Day 25 of 28 (pick 3 of 4) • unranked
They were on fire in the early '80s, with a string of hits!
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#funk #soul #disco #1980s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkCa...
Hi De Hi, Hi De Ho – Kool and the Gang
1982 • Day 25 of 28 (pick 2 of 4) • unranked
Another memorable track that takes me straight back to '82.
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#funk #soul #disco #1980s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQtg...
Big Fun – Kool and the Gang
1982 • Day 25 of 28 (pick 1 of 4) • unranked
I heard this playing at the supermarket last week, and it still sounds great after all these years!
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#funk #soul #disco #1980s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_6Q...
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Mirror Man – The Human League
1982 • 24 of 28 • unranked
This takes me back to my high school days, as I mentioned in a recent comment. (See below.)
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#1980s #synthpop #newwave
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMu1...
Forget Me Nots - Patrice Rushen
1982 • 23 of 28 • unranked
I don't have a clear memory of this from its release year. Even if I only discovered it a few years later, it quickly became a favourite.
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#funk #jazzfunk #soul
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKgL...
Love's Comin' at Ya – Melba Moore
1982 • 22 of 28 • unranked
I've always loved the funky groove of this track!
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#funk #soul #1980s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMRJ...
Cry Boy Cry – Blue Zoo
1982 • 21 of 28 • unranked
This grabbed my attention with its haunting, uptempo sound.
And the wacky backing vocals were a great hook.
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#1980s #synthpop #newwave #newromantic
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNOl...
Mad World – Tears for Fears
1982 • 20 of 28 • unranked
This still sounds great today, and it's still just as relevant.
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#1980s #synthpop
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Zv...
Electric Avenue – Eddy Grant
1982 • Day 19 of 28 (pick 2 of 2) • unranked
Eddy Grant released several tracks I loved in the 80s, including this one.
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#reggae #pop #synthpop
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxep...
I Don't Wanna Dance – Eddy Grant
1982 • Day 19 of 28 (pick 1 of 2) • unranked
I remember watching Top of the Pops when this was number 1. Great track!
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#reggae #pop #synthpop
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKQl...
Zoom – Fat Larry's Band
1982 • 18 of 28 • unranked
I've always loved the harmonies and dreamy feel of this track.
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#1980s #soul
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMo6...
Do You Really Want to Hurt Me – Culture Club
1982 • Day 17 of 28 (pick 2 of 2) • unranked
Another classic track that takes me back. (The rhyme was accidental!)
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#1980s #pop #reggae
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nXG...
Time (Clock of the Heart) – Culture Club
1982 • Day 17 of 28 (pick 1 of 2) • unranked
This could be my favourite Culture Club track of all time. (No pun intended!)
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#1980s #pop #soul
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tI1...
Back to Love – Evelyn King
1982 • Day 16 of 28 (pick 2 of 2) • unranked
It's hard to choose between this track and Love Come Down. But I think this one edges ahead slightly.
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#funk #soul #disco #1980s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hZG...
Love Come Down – Evelyn King
1982 • Day 16 of 28 (pick 1 of 2) • unranked
The funky groove and soulful vocals got me hooked on this song in the '80s, and it still sounds great today.
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#funk #soul #disco #1980s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASiq...
Jack and Diane – John Mellencamp
1982 • 15 of 28 • unranked
Memories of listening as a teenager and finding the story moving and thought-provoking. (It also inspired me to experiment with fuzz circuits!)
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#1980s #rock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h04C...
Easier Said Than Done – Shakatak
1982 • Day 14 of 28 (pick 2 of 2) • unranked
More of that jazzy piano, funky bass, and great vocals.
#1982SongADay #MusicChallenge #MusicSky
#jazz #funk #fusion #1980s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic8y...
Invitations – Shakatak
1982 • Day 14 of 28 (pick 1 of 2) • unranked
I've always loved the jazzy piano and funky bass. The vocals suit this song perfectly.
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#jazz #funk #disco #fusion #1980s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zr_...
Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
1982 • 13 of 28 • unranked
Such a great track, especially the intro and the sense of anticipation it creates.
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#rock #1980s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=btPJ...
Driving In My Car – Madness
1982 • Day 12 of 28 (pick 3 of 3) • unranked
Such a memorable song — and I'd never have thought to rhyme car and tyre!
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#1980s #pop #skapop
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV1_...
House of Fun – Madness
1982 • Day 12 of 28 (pick 2 of 3) • unranked
Another track that takes me back to my high school years.
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#1980s #pop #skapop
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ2X...
Our House – Madness
1982 • Day 12 of 28 (pick 1 of 3) • unranked
This reminds me of one of my late high school classmates. He used the phrase "our house" more frequently than most.
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#1980s #pop #skapop
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJf3...
Come On Eileen – Dexys Midnight Runners
1982 • 11 of 28 • unranked
I remember this being number 1.
(We also played it repeatedly to demonstrate my sister's old record player when it was sold! 😆)
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#1980s #pop #celtic #folk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BOD...
Hi-Fidelity – The Kids from "Fame"
1982 • Day 10 of 28 (pick 2 of 2) • unranked
I still remember watching the TV show Fame and wanting to play like the character Bruno Martelli.
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#fame #1980s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7tM...
Fame – Irene Cara
1982 • Day 10 of 28 (pick 1 of 2) • unranked
Initially released in 1980, the 1982 rerelease went to number 1 in the UK. It was already a great song, and the TV show boosted it further.
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#fame #1980s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1gM...
Abracadabra – Steve Miller Band
1982 • 9 of 28 • unranked
This song caught my attention with its unique sound and sweeping synths.
#1982SongADay #MusicChallenge #MusicSky
#1980s #rock #pop #synthpop
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY8B...
