Patti LaBelle songs

I listed some 80s songs I like by Patti LaBelle. They are all on my must hear 80s songs list.

New Attitude
On My Own - by Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald

Eddy Grant songs

I listed some 80s songs I like by Eddy Grant. They are all on my must hear 80s songs list.

Electric Avenue
Romancing the Stone
War Party

Cher songs

I listed some 80s songs I like by Cher. They are all on my must hear 80s songs list.

I Found Someone
If I Could Turn Back Time

Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth

One of Sonic Youth's best albums, Daydream Nation is from 1988. The album is one of the strongest from the 80s and still sounds very modern today.

Live Aid

Live Aid was a July 13th, 1985 concert held for Ethiopian famine. It was held in two different locations simultaneously; Wembley Stadium in London and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia. The concerts featured major music artists. Sade, Phil Collins, Sting, U2, Queen, David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Madonna, Black Sabbath, Duran Duran, and many others.

The Phantom of the Opera

The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway on January, 26th 1988. It is still running today after over 10,000 performances. It is the longest running show in Broadway history. Today, The Phantom of the Opera is one of the most famous musicals in the world.

USA for Africa

USA for Africa, a group of over 40 music artists; including Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Kenny Rogers, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Diana Ross, and many others who recorded the song "We Are the World" in 1985. The song was to help with humanitarian aid in Africa. The single sold over 15 million copies around the world.

Michael Jackson's Thriller

Released in 1983, Michael Jackson's Thriller is an almost 14 minute long music video for his song "Thriller". The video is famous for its zombie dance sequence. It is now considered one of the best music videos ever made.

Cats

The musical Cats opened on Broadway on October, 7th 1982. It ran until September 10th, 2000. After 7,485 performances at the Winter Garden Theater, it is the second longest running show in Broadway history. Today, Cats is one of the most famous musicals in the world.

Strawberry Fields

Opening in 1985, Strawberry Fields is a 2.5 acre memorial located in Central Park in New York City, dedicated to the memory of John Lennon. Strawberry Fields is named after The Beatles song "Strawberry Fields Forever".

Second British Invasion

The Second British Invasion happened in the mid 1980s when music artists from the United Kingdom became popular in the United States. Some of the artists are A Flock of Seagulls, Culture Club, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, The Human League, and Wham!.

The Rolling Stones - GRRR!

GRRR!

This big collection from 2012 has many of The Rolling Stones' songs from the 60s to the 10s; the 2012 new song "Doom and Gloom". Some of my favorite 60s songs are "The Last Time", "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", "19th Nervous Breakdown", "Paint It, Black", "Under My Thumb", "Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadow?", "Ruby Tuesday", "Let's Spend the Night Together", "Jumpin' Jack Flash", "You Can't Always Get What You Want", "Gimme Shelter", "Street Fighting Man", and "She's a Rainbow". The 70s songs "It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)" and "Miss You". The 80s songs "Emotional Rescue", "Start Me Up", and "Mixed Emotions". The 90s songs "Highwire" and "Love Is Strong". The 00s songs "Streets of Love" and "Don't Stop". I also like their Forty Licks and Live Licks albums.

80s girl group songs

I listed some 80s songs I like by girl groups. They are all on my must hear 80s songs list.

Hazy Shade of Winter - by The Bangles
Jump (For My Love) - by The Pointer Sisters
My Heart Skips a Beat - by The Cover Girls

80s girl group songs

I listed some 80s songs I like by girl groups. They are all on my must hear 80s songs list.

He's So Shy - by The Pointer Sisters
Let Me Be the One - by Exposé
Manic Monday - by The Bangles
Point of No Return - by Exposé
Venus - by Bananarama

80s girl group songs

I listed some 80s songs I like by girl groups. They are all on my must hear 80s songs list.

Because of You - by he Cover Girls
I'm So Excited - by The Pointer Sisters
Seasons Change - by Exposé
Show Me - by The Cover Girls
Slow Hand - by The Pointer Sisters

80s girl group songs

I listed some 80s songs I like by girl groups. They are all on my must hear 80s songs list.

Come Go with Me - by Exposé
Cruel Summer - by Bananarama
Inside Outside - by The Cover Girls
It's Raining Men - by The Weather Girls
Walk Like an Egyptian - by The Bangles

Michael Jackson - HIStory on Film, Volume II

HIStory on Film, Volume II

This DVD is a great collection of Michael Jackson's music videos from the 80s and 90s. From 1997, it has his videos for "Beat It", "Liberian Girl", "Smooth Criminal", "Thriller", "Scream", "Childhood" (Theme from Free Willy 2), "You Are Not Alone", "Earth Song", "They Don't Care About Us", "Stranger in Moscow", and "Blood on the Dance Floor". There is also an 80s live performance of "Billie Jean" and a 1995 live performance where he sings several of his songs. An option to have the lyrics seen at the bottom of the screen during the videos is also here. I also like his Thriller, Bad, HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, and This Is It albums.

Michael Jackson - Thriller

Thriller

Thriller is one of the best albums ever. From 1982, it is my favorite Michael Jackson album. The album was incredibly popular during the 80s and still is today. My favorite songs are "Beat It", "Billie Jean", "Thriller", "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'", "The Girl Is Mine", and "Human Nature", but all the songs on the album are good. Thriller 25 deluxe edition is from 2008 and has a lot of extras. There are seven bonus tracks, videos, live performances, and a 48 page color booklet. The lyrics to all the songs are also here. Some of the new songs are "Beat It 2008" (with Fergie), "Billie Jean 2008" (with Kanye West), "The Girl Is Mine 2008" (with Will.I.Am.), and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 2008" (with Akon). Thriller is a must hear album. I also like his Bad, HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, and This Is It albums, and HIStory on Film, Volume II DVD.

Janet Jackson - Live in Hawaii

Live in Hawaii

This concert is from 2002, at the Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. It has many of Janet Jackson's songs from the 80s and 90s. The crowds are lively, the set designs for the songs are colorful, and there are several outfit changes during the show. Some 80s songs are "Control", "Nasty", "What Have You Done for Me Lately", "Rhythm Nation", "Miss You Much", "Black Cat", and "When I Think of You". The 90s songs "If", "Again", "That's the Way Love Goes", and "Runaway". I also like her Control, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, and Design of a Decade 1986/1996 albums.

80s love songs

I listed some 80s love songs I like. They are all on my must hear 80s songs list.

Being with You - by Smokey Robinson
Love Will Lead You Back - by Taylor Dayne
Sweet Dreams - by Air Supply
You and I - by Eddie Rabbitt & Crystal Gayle