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IN THIS PHOTO: Madonna shot by Eric Watson in 1984
A 1980s Pop Pleasure Mix
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MY mind is back on the 1980s…
IN THIS PHOTO: Prince
as there is a really great new documentary series on BBC that asks whether the 1980s was the greatest decade. I would argue that the 1990s owns that title. That said, one cannot debate that the Pop music of the decade was among the most fun, uplifting and interesting! From big artists like Madonna and Prince to those one-hit wonders and more serious Electronic acts that added something a bit more serious and experimental to Pop. To allude to the BBC’s The 80s - Music’s Greatest Decade?, below is a playlist that collates and unites some of the best Pop music from a hugely exciting decade. Of course, I could not include every Pop (by ‘Pop’, I am deeming music that was popular, rather than a genre-specific sound) gem from the 1980s. I have incorporated a collection of songs that, when played together, makes for a party soundtrack! I am a huge fan of ‘80s music, so it has been fun putting a playlist together. Whether you need as reminder of why the 1980s is such a remarkable decade, or you just need some solid Pop jams, the songs below should…
IN THIS PHOTO: Wham!
DO the job.