welcome to songs of the 80’S

Join me in exploring the amazing music of the 1980s. From unforgettable hits to hidden gems, let’s celebrate this legendary decade together.

let’s revisit the finest songs from the greatest music decade of them alL!

Songs of the 80’s is your go-to blog for delving back into the amazing tunes which made 1980-1989 the greatest decade in the history of music.

Join me on a nostalgic journey as I share personal memories, trivia, videos, cover versions, and much, much more.

Blog posts

  • queen – one vision
    Those who know me well will likely agree that it is criminal that it has taken sixteen posts before I get round to waxing lyrical about one of my all-time favourite bands – the incomparable Queen. The artist Do I really need to write about the history of Queen?! Ok, if I must. Here’s a… Read more: queen – one vision
  • chris rea – let’s dance
    My incredibly long shortlist of songs to address via this blog already contained a few Chris Rea tunes (in addition to the previously published Driving Home for Christmas) prior to the recent sad news of his death. So, in getting this blog back on track after a bit of a break, it felt right and… Read more: chris rea – let’s dance
  • Squeeze – tempted
    When debate rages about the greatest music songwriting teams of all time, a slew of familiar names are inevitably offered. McCartney & Lennon; Jagger & Richards; Rodgers & Hammerstein; Bacharach & David; Leiber & Stoller; John & Taupin; Ashford & Simpson; Ulvaeus & Andersson; the Gibb brothers; Holland, Dozier, Holland. Unless the conversation includes really… Read more: Squeeze – tempted
  • Steve earle – copperhead road
    Eleven posts in and it’s about time I go slightly off-piste with a song choice. This time, it’s a track which ignited a lifelong love of a particular genre for me – Country (and all variations on the theme). Getting on my soapbox a little, as with pure pop music, I’ve never understood the criticism… Read more: Steve earle – copperhead road
  • michael jackson – wanna be startin’ somethin’
    Michael Jackson is going to figure heavily in this blog. Perhaps the biggest recording artist of the decade, his is one of the first names most people think of when mentioning 80’s music. He was a pop juggernaut; a behemoth; someone who always appeared to be more than just a musician. He was a cultural… Read more: michael jackson – wanna be startin’ somethin’

 

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