Golden 80s

Culture Club – Karma Chameleon

“Karma Chameleon” is a song by the British band Culture Club, fronted by the charismatic singer Boy George. It was written by Culture Club members, Boy George, Jon Moss, Mikey Craig and Roy Hay along with English songwriter Phil Pickett. It was released as a single on September 1983 with “That’s the Way (I’m Only Trying to Help You)” on the B-side, and became one of Culture Club’s biggest hits, reaching the top of the charts in multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. “Karma Chameleon” is a catchy pop song with a distinctive blend of Read more…

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Kylie Minogue – I Should Be So Lucky

“I Should Be So Lucky” is a song by Australian singer Kylie Minogue, released on December 29, 1987 as the lead single from her debut studio album titled “Kylie” with the instrumental version of the song on the B-side. The song was written and produced by the British songwriting and production team Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW), who played a significant role in shaping Minogue’s early career. The song quickly became a commercial success, reaching number one on the charts in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany. It established Kylie Minogue as a pop sensation and marked the Read more…

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Blondie – Call Me

“Call Me” is a song by the American new wave band Blondie, released on January 29, 1980 with the instrumental version of the song on the B-side. The song was written by Debbie Harry, the lead vocalist of Blondie, and Italian composer Giorgio Moroder. It was recorded for the soundtrack of the film “American Gigolo,” directed by Paul Schrader. The song quickly became a massive success, topping the charts in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. It became Blondie’s biggest hit and their first number-one single in the United States. “Call Me” also earned a Read more…

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a-ha – Take On Me

“Take On Me” is a song by the Norwegian band a-ha, released in 1984 as their debut single. It was written by a-ha members, Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket and Pål Waaktaar. The original 1984 version of “Take On Me” was released on October 19, 1984 with “Love Is Reason” on the B-side. The 1985 international hit version was produced by Alan Tarney for the group’s debut studio album, Hunting High and Low (1985). “Take On Me” is widely considered to be their signature song and one of the most recognizable tracks of the 1980s. The song became a global hit, Read more…

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Glenn Medeiros – Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You

“Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love for You” is a song written by composers Michael Masser and Gerry Goffin. It was originally recorded by American singer and guitarist George Benson for his 1985 studio album 20/20. The single release of the George Benson version contains Benson’s cover version of “Beyond the Sea (La Mer)” as the B-side track. Glenn Medeiros covered “Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love for You” in 1987, and his rendition gained immense popularity. It was released in February 1987 in the United States (June 1988 in the UK) as the lead single from his self-titled debut album. Medeiros’s Read more…

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Berlin – Take My Breath Away

“Take My Breath Away” is a song by the American band Berlin. The song was written by Giorgio Moroder and Tom Whitlock. It was released as a single in 1986 and was featured on the soundtrack of the film “Top Gun,” starring Tom Cruise. The song became a massive hit and is considered one of Berlin’s signature songs. It is included on their fourth studio album, “Count Three & Pray”. The success of “Take My Breath Away” was extraordinary. It reached the top of the charts in several countries, including the United States, where it earned Berlin their first and Read more…

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Madonna – Material Girl

“Material Girl” is a song by Madonna, an American singer, songwriter, and actress. It was written by Peter Brown and Robert Rans, and produced by Nile Rodgers. “Material Girl” was released as the second single from her second studio album, “Like a Virgin,” on January 23, 1985 with “Pretender” on the B-side. The song quickly became one of Madonna’s signature hits and an iconic anthem of the 1980s. Upon its release, “Material Girl” received widespread acclaim and became one of Madonna’s breakout hits, reaching the top of the charts in several countries. The accompanying music video, inspired by Marilyn Read more…

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Martika – Toy Soldiers

“Toy Soldiers” is a song by American singer-songwriter Martika. It was released as a single on April 26, 1989 with “Exchange of Hearts” and “It’s Not What You’re Doing” on the B-side. It was released as the second single from her self-titled debut album, “Martika.” The song was written by Martika and American producer Michael Jay. “Toy Soldiers” achieved significant chart success, reaching the top of the charts in the United States, and New Zealand. In the UK, it peaked at #5. Its popularity helped propel Martika to international fame and established her as a promising pop artist of the Read more…

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Cyndi Lauper – I Drove All Night

“I Drove All Night” was written by American songwriters Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, and initially recorded by Roy Orbison in 1987. Orbison’s version of the song was released posthumously in 1992, three years after his death reaching #7 in the UK. A music video features Jason Priestley and Jennifer Connelly Cyndi Lauper recorded the song and released it on April 24, 1989 with “Maybe He’ll Know” (remix) on the B-side as a lead single for her third studio album, A Night to Remember. “I Drove All Night” achieved moderate commercial success, peaking at #7 in the UK, and # Read more…

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Michael Jackson – Thriller

Released in November 1983 as the seventh and final single from the landmark Thriller album, “Thriller” is more than just a song—it’s a pop culture phenomenon that redefined music, music videos, and global entertainment. With its unforgettable groove, eerie theme, and groundbreaking visuals, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” remains one of the most iconic songs of all time. Written by Rod Temperton (who also penned “Rock with You” and “Off the Wall”), “Thriller” is a playful, cinematic blend of funk, pop, and disco with horror-inspired imagery. Its lyrics reference zombies, night creatures, and being chased by evil forces—but it’s all delivered with Read more…

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