Club Hits: Dance music from Western artists that energized the dance floors in the 1980s
80s music is back in the spotlight amid the current revival boom.
The 1980s were a whirlwind of genres, but I can confidently say that dance music best represents the decade’s character.
This time, we’ve selected Western hits from the 80s that lit up disco dance floors.
Unlike today, rock was also popular as a form of dance music back then, and there are plenty of tracks that crank up the voltage.
If you want to boost your mood with nostalgic tunes, please enjoy to the very end.
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[Club Hits] Western Dance Music That Rocked the Dance Floors in the 1980s (91–100)
CandyCameo
A hit tune from ’86.
They’re a funk group, but their very pop style makes them easy to get into—Cameo from New York.
With synth sounds that captured the spirit of the times, it was a hit in discos as well.
The somewhat comical music video is also fun.
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get EnoughMichael Jackson
Michael Jackson’s classic “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough,” released in 1979, is a track that fully showcases his signature falsetto and helped shape the prototype of disco music with strong hallmarks of 1980s dance music.
In Japan, it was used between 1981 and 1982 as the commercial song for Suzuki’s scooter “Love,” so many people may find it familiar.
Groovy and smooth, yet infused with pop elements, this song is a disco number that can be enjoyed by listeners of any generation.
Dance Hall DaysWang Chung
Wang Chung, the British duo who became instant stars in the U.
S.
with the smash hit “Everybody Have Fun Tonight.” This 1983 hit of theirs also fired up the disco scene.
Jack Hues’s intelligent vibe—people even wondered if he might be the next Bryan Ferry—feels just right.
What You Don’t KnowExpose
Among the girl groups of the ’80s, Exposé stood a step ahead with their mature appeal and strong vocals.
Their popularity also owed much to the trio’s solid talent, as they switched lead singers depending on the song.
Seiko Matsuda also covered their “I’ll Never Get Over You,” didn’t she?
Billy’s BarbequeArabesque
Arabesque’s charm lies in their exuberantly bright sound that leaves your mind blissfully blank.
“Hello Mr.
Monkey” is their signature song, but they have many single hits that are still fun to hear today.
Japanese titles like “Refreshing Make Love” and “Love on a Merry-Go-Round” also made a big impact.
Self ControlLaura Branigan
Laura Branigan, whose song “Gloria” from her debut album was a massive hit.
She had previously won the Grand Prix at the Tokyo Music Festival and was a popular female singer in Japan as well.
This track, which was often played in discos, had a memorable music video that was considered too sexy for the time.
Rhythm Is Gonna Get YouGloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
It incorporates a Latin flavor and has a high tempo, giving it a quintessential dance-song vibe.
It climbed to No.
7 on the U.
S.
Dance Club Songs chart and reached as high as No.
5 on the Billboard chart—surprisingly ranking higher than the hit song “Conga.”