1980. It was officially the end of the disco era. The disk was dead.
Instead, the decade of the 80s welcomed New Wave, techno and house dance music, and the familiar pop brand that audiences loved. rising smooth jazz. And, the 80th birth can claim the beginning of hip and rap. Among all these kinds of wonder is one act.
Although they enjoy a one-hit wonder on their way to the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, some artists simply capture audiences and become identified with one song forever.
Here are my keys for 10 of the best hit songs of the 80’s and the year that rocked them;
Thomas Dolby “Science Blinded Me” (1983 A prophet is never accepted in his own country. Hey, try the country. Such is the story of Tom Dolby, New Wave extraordinaire and “physicist” of sound synthesizer. His wacky song was more popular here in the US than back home at #5 on Billboard. Hot made this bona fide hit for Mr. Dolby. Big time bug! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8IkO-G5ai4
Devo “Whip It” (1980 OK, so who knows what these dudes are singing? “Whip it!” “Whip it good!” No biggie because Devo whipped up the Hot 100 chart, landing their New Wave wonder song at #14, synthesizers and all. /a> I dug up Ohio at home here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIEVqFB4WUo
Sugarhill Gang “Rapper’s Delight” (1980 Rap and hip hop were alive and well in the US, but the Sugarhill Gang– Amazing Mike, Master Gee, and Hank Big Bank made it rock the world. Before it all “Said and Sung” “Rapper’s Delight” placed #251 on the D href=”https://e-info.vn/tag/magna songs of “All Time album published by Rolling Stone magazine. VH1 topped it, placing the trio at #2 on the 100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs Album. Bang bang boogie! “Rapper’s Delight” here: http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=KXp9cy6RfbM
Great Country “In Great Country” (1983 Because you don’t understand the second largest nation in Great Britain, you can’t think< /i> big. Under the banner of New Waves, folk and rock bands with a bigger name and a bigger hit made their mark as a whole in the UK’s Hot 100 chart their Celtic here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw2o_Go4QWI
Tom Tom Club’s “Genius of Love” (1982 Upon the release of this hot single in the US, Tom Tom Club immediately took the #31 spot on the Hot 100 chart. , Soul Hot Singles chart Landing #2, and the top spot on the Hot Dance Play Chart! Here’s some American New Wave giving them a run for their money! Get New Wave Funk here: http://www.mtv. com/videos/tom-tom-club/106672/genius-of-love.jhtml
Double “captain of his heart” (1986) Changing the pace with ballads, this is perhaps one of the slowest hits of the 80’s. It was caught because of the haunting melody and the beautiful Jazz sax and piano. The song fits into several genres: New wave, rock, or pop. “Leader of the Heart” was performed by Swiss musician Kurt Maloo on guitar and vocals, and Felix Haug on keyboards and drums – they formed a duo (pronounced Doo-blay). The US loved it as the song climbed the Billboard’ Hot 100 chart to #16 from their album “Enjoy”. captain of his heart” here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX-Ru1XkNZc
Toni Basil “Mickey” (1983 This lady does it all. writes songs , she is an actress, and what is more, she directs the film. tag/inspirational-songs”>inspired to sing this song. The only way to describe Basil’s hit is surprise: a multi-million dollar seller, a worldwide No. 1 hit! Go Mickey! Be here: http://www .youtube.com/watch?v=LSfnopkT37I
Tierra “One” (1981 Previously recorded by the Intruders, LA’s Latin R&B; group Tierra puts their signature style on this Gamble & Huff classic. As a result, their The hit peaked at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100. It’s a great song and listen to it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt0tq -rD38U
Patrice Rushen “Forget My Notes” (1982 Singer-songwriter Russo teamed up with fellow artists Terri McFaddin and Freddie Vindobona to create this hot R&B single. Along with Washington’s grooving bass line, Gerald Albright adds his tenor sax to the mix. Considering the sound of the bike that the record execs refused to release, Russ took matters into his own hands, releasing the album at #2 on the Billboard pop chart, #5 on the R&B chart, and #2 on the Choral Music/Club Play chart here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Peter Schilling “Major Tom (coming Home)” (1983 The countdown begins–4,3,2,1. Major Tom is coming home! David Bowie’s 1969 classic “Space Oddity” with his one-time New Wave dance. It’s “Euro-synthpop” at its best. Listen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1Hs2AQwDgA
Honorable Mention: I couldn’t leave this decade without mentioning two of the most amazing one-hitters in two acts from the UK. In the world 80’s music they called the second British invasion. They are not related! Add these to your story list:
Kajagoogoo “Num Shy” (1983 Where did he get that name? Albeit, an unusual name, but a hot music. And note. Only one hit to be admired here in the US where their song #5 rested on the Hot 100. More hits from Kajagoogoo here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKWbMJOIkUk
Junior “Say Mama” (1982 He only needs one name. Why? Because the London native of the 80s paved the way for British musicians to become one of the first artists to successfully crack the UK charts. One boy with a big #2 sound on the R&B charts. You’re a good listener, Junior!
