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 Energized the Dance Floor in the 1980s (51–60)
Karma ChameleonCulture Club
When it comes to Culture Club’s signature song, it has to be this number.
Featured on their 1983 album “Colour by Numbers,” it topped the charts in 16 countries worldwide and became the best-selling single of 1983 in the UK.
Boy George’s distinctive vocals, combined with a sound that incorporates elements of reggae and calypso, captivate listeners and won’t let go.
The lyrics convey themes of instability in human relationships and a warning against living a life that betrays one’s true self.
It’s a track where an upbeat, dancefloor-ready rhythm and a profoundly meaningful message blend in perfect balance.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy 80s music or sink into a nostalgic mood.
Ride On TimesBlack Box
At the time, it was hailed as a fresh sound that incorporated house music.
Listening to it now feels very nostalgic.
The person appearing in the music video and on the album cover was the French model Catherine Quinol.
However, I was surprised to learn that the actual vocals were by Martha Wash of The Weather Girls.
Try It OutGino Soccio
A suspicious-sounding bassline and handclaps.
Unique and effective electro textures layer over this intro, making for a strikingly captivating opening.
After the extended intro, female vocals and horns come in, instantly turning the track both funky and moody.
With slap technique and wah tones also making an appearance, it’s a funk number that bass lovers will appreciate.
Neutron DanceThe Pointer Sisters
They’re a group with numerous hit songs, and this track has the most upbeat, infectious vibe among them.
It was featured in the Eddie Murphy film Beverly Hills Cop and climbed as high as No.
6 in the U.
S.
They’re a vocal trio of three sisters, all known for their beautiful legs.
[Club Hits] Western Dance Music That Rocked the Floor in the 1980s (61–70)
Love ShackThe B-52’s
The band had been active since the 1970s, but it wasn’t until 1989 that this song became a big hit, reaching No.
3 in the United States and No.
2 in the United Kingdom.
Despite being from the ’80s, their 1970s-style sound and clothing really make them stand out.
In the U.
S.
, the song has been used in numerous films and TV shows.
Working My Way Back To YouTHE SPINNERS
Speaking of oldies covers that energized the dance floor, this song by the Detroit-born soul group The Spinners is the one.
In the early ’80s, it was a familiar number at discos.
The original is by The Four Seasons.
It’s a bittersweet love song about wishing to return to a former lover.
Call MeGo West
A UK duo consisting of Peter Cox and Richard Drummie.
They broke into the U.
S.
with King of Wishful Thinking, which they provided for the film Pretty Woman.
Cox is also active as a drummer; his sensitive, beautiful voice is especially appealing, standing in stark contrast to his tough-looking appearance.