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.

Playlist

Club Hits: Dance music from Western artists that energized the dance floors in the 1980s
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Never Gonne Give You UpRick Astley		Rick Astley's classic song, a big hit
2	I Wanna Dance With SomebodyWhitney Houston		Whitney Houston, the songstress who was active in the 1980s
3	Take On Mea-ha		A-ha’s classic song “Take On Me” still has an impact.
4	Billie JeanMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson’s classic song “Billie Jean”
5	Hangin’Chic		A masterpiece that recreates the charm of 80s disco
6	HolidayMadonna		Madonna’s hit song “Like a Virgin”
7	Got To Be RealCheryl Lynn		Sheryl Lynn’s disco classic debut
8	Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham!		Wham!’s signature song “Wake Me Up”
9	ManeaterDaryl Hall & John Oates		Hall & Oates' hit song 'Maneater'
10	Flashdance What A FeelingIrene Cara		Irene Cara’s hit song, a movie theme song
11	The Tide Is HighBlondie		A tropical masterpiece, loved around the world
12	Uptown GirlBilly Joel		Billy Joel’s signature song “Uptown Girl”
13	Sweet DreamsEurythmics		Eurythmics’ classic song “Sweet Dreams”
14	Back to LifeSoul II Soul		Legendary group of the UK soul scene, Soul II Soul
15	Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper		Cyndi Lauper’s classic song “Girls”
16	Somebody’s Watching MeRockwell		Rockwell’s signature song, a classic featuring Michael
17	RelaxFrankie Goes To Hollywood		An edgy smash hit from the ’80s
18	Let’s DanceDavid Bowie		The appeal of Bowie’s classic Let’s Dance
19	Brand New LoverDead Or Alive		Dead or Alive’s signature song “You Spin Me Round.”
20	Big LoveFleetwood Mac		A classic song by Fleetwood Mac
21	Undercover Of The NightThe Rolling Stones		The depth of dance rock imbued with political undertones
22	Walk Like an EgyptianThe Bangles		A famous song by the Bangles, a popular female band from the ’80s
23	Owner of a Lonely HeartYES		A lonely anthem for Jesus, packed with groove
24	MemorabiliaSoft Cell		An emotional classic that lit up 80s clubs
25	I Feel for YouChaka Khan		Chaka Khan’s powerful vocals
26	All Night LongLionel Richie		Lionel Richie’s pop musical style
27	You Spin Me RoundDead Or Alive		The classic song by Dead or Alive
28	Being BoiledThe Human League		Innovative music that hints at the future
29	I Was Made For Lovin’ YouKISS		Kiss’s smash hit: a danceable disco rock
30	Pump Up The JamTechnotronic		Technotronic global hit song
31	Flashdance… What A FeelingIrene Cara		Theme song of a representative 80s dance movie
32	High EnergyEvelyn Thomas		Dance hit song by Evelyn Thomas
33	Do You Wanna FunkSylvester		Sylvester's Music and Struggle
34	TeardropsWomack & Womack		Soulful hit songs, comfortable music
35	I Should Be So LuckyKYLIE MINOGUE		Kylie Minogue’s worldwide hit song
36	I Can Dream About YouDan Hartman		Hit songs by R&B musicians
37	Another One Bites The DustQueen		Queen’s classic hit, a masterpiece that regained attention through the film
38	Electric YouthDebbie Gibson		Debbie Gibson’s classic song “Electric Youth”
39	Blue MondayNew Order		A tribute song to Ian Curtis
40	Stars On 45Stars On 45		Music Remix Project of the Disco Era
41	Blue MondayNew Order		A legendary band that fuses techno and rock
42	Rock The CasbahThe Clash		The punk band The Clash is flexible.
43	Theme from S’Express (12″ Version)S’Express		Music that became a big hit in acid house
44	ObsessionAnimotion		A song that was a hit in the United States and the United Kingdom
45	GloriaLaura Branigan		Hit songs used in movies
46	Caribbean QueenBilly Ocean		R&B singer born in the Caribbean becomes a smash hit
47	Relight My FireDan Hartman		A disco classic, a masterpiece that portrays a mature love.
48	Your Love (Remix)Lime		A disco track with twin vocals, a wildly exhilarating song
49	Everybody Have Fun TonightWang Chung		A song by a fun British band known for its appealing high notes
50	PassionTHE FLIRTS		The Flirts’ sophisticated dance music
51	1-2-3Gloria Estefan		Gloria’s hit song “1-2-3”
52	Good LifeInner City		House music unit from Detroit
53	Bette Davis EyesKim Carnes		An adult dance hit that captivates a femme fatale
54	Whip It!Devo		Avant-garde music beyond techno-pop
55	CelebrationKool and The Gang		An iconic song from the ’80s—the dance beat is amazing.
56	The Politics of DancingRe-Flex		A one-hit wonder song by a short-lived band is all the rage.
57	Karma ChameleonCulture Club		Culture Club’s classic hit conquers the world
58	Ride On TimesBlack Box		The truth of nostalgic house music
59	Try It OutGino Soccio		A funky number with a captivating intro
60	Neutron DanceThe Pointer Sisters		Insert song from the hit movie featuring the three beautiful-legged sisters
61	Love ShackThe B-52’s		Hit song by a '70s-style band active in the '80s
62	Working My Way Back To YouTHE SPINNERS		A soulful classic that longs for a lost love
63	Call MeGo West		The popular duo from the movie Pretty Woman
64	Tarzan BoyBaltimora		A song by an Italian band with a Tarzan-style intro
65	Let’s Hear It For the BoyDeniece Williams		Achieved a smash hit through a movie tie-in
66	And We DancedThe Hooters		The distinctive musicality and appeal of rock bands
67	FunkytownLipps Inc		The 80s classic 'Funky Town'
68	Private EyesDaryl Hall & John Oates		A classic hit from the ’80s that portrays trust and doubt in love
69	Fire in My HeartMadleen Kane		1980s-style electronic music with striking synths
70	Raspberry BeretPrince & The Revolution		Prince’s classic 80s song colors a first love.
71	Domino DancingPet Shop Boys		Hit songs by the Pet Shop Boys
72	Don’t YouSimple Minds		A Scottish rock band, with the allure of classic hits.
73	BreakoutSwing Out Sister		Swing Out Sister's song of freedom and self-discovery
74	It’s Raining MenThe Weather Girls		Men falling from the sky, an energetic dance track
75	And the Beat Goes OnThe Whispers		The Whispers’ R&B classic, moving
76	VogueMadonna		Madonna’s signature song “Vogue” dance
77	A Little RespectErasure		A rhythmic, refreshing song that reached No. 4 in the UK
78	Upside DownDiana Ross		Diana Ross’s classic song “Upside Down”
79	FootlooseKenny Loggins		A vibrant, energetic dance tune that epitomizes the 1980s
80	Super FreakRick James		Dance track that hit No.1 on the club chart
81	1999Prince		Prince's early hit song, Dance and Rock
82	The Brothers JohnsonStomp!		The 80s funk track 'Stomp!' is the best.
83	A Little Bit Of JazzNick Straker		A funk track with a captivating, deep-toned sound
84	A Lover’s HolidayChange		A classic song by Change, an 80s funk group
85	You’re Too LateFantasy		The whole world dances to groovy music
86	Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin’Inner City		Inner City, the treasure of the techno world, achieves a great feat
87	Don’t Get Me WrongPretenders		The Pretenders' signature song; expressions of love
88	I.O.UFreeez		A popular song from the disco era, with a voice that sounds like a woman
89	All Night LongMary Jane Girls		Recommend classic songs by Rick's girl group.
90	The Safety DanceMen Without Hats		A medieval-style band song popular in the United States
91	Oh SheilaReady For The World		An iconic R&B hit of the ’80s, passionately singing about the feelings of love
92	CandyCameo		80s funk, Cameo's hit song
93	Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get EnoughMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson’s classic hit, disco music
94	Dance Hall DaysWang Chung		In ’83, the British band Wang Chung had a big hit.
95	What You Don’t KnowExpose		In the ’80s, the talented girl group Exposé
96	Billy’s BarbequeArabesque		The bright songs of Arabesque are captivating.
97	Self ControlLaura Branigan		Branigan’s “Gloria” is a big hit.
98	Rhythm Is Gonna Get YouGloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine		Latin-style dance song receives favorable response on the charts
99	Honeymoon ExpressWendy & Lisa		A captivating duo from a Prince-inspired female band
100	All For DownFive Star		The Pearson siblings’ pop/R&B group, popular in the 80s
101	All Night Long (All Night)Lionel Richie		Lionel Richie's famous song, rhythmic
102	What Have You Done For Me LatelyJanet Jackson		Janet Jackson’s R&B No. 1 song
103	AbracadabraSteve Miller Band		Steve Miller's 'Abracadabra'
104	AfricaTOTO		Toto’s signature song “Africa,” with its refined musicality
105	People Hold OnColdcut		Coldcut’s music and influence
106	You’re The One For MeD-Train		The appeal of D-Train, the disco classic
107	LovergirlTeena Marie		An iconic songstress of the ’80s with a powerful singing voice
108	I’m in LoveEvelyn King		Original sound and captivating female vocals
109	Toy BoySinitta		A smash hit Western song from the ’80s: Sinitta’s classic.
110	Rhythm of The NightDeBarge		A dance track by a sibling band with a brisk rhythm
111	I Heard RumourBananarama		Bananarama’s massive 1980s hit song “Venus.”
112	Push ItSalt N’ Pepa		The two-person hit-girl duo Salt and Peppa
113	Hit Me With Your Best ShotPat Benatar		Pat Benatar’s classic hard rock song
114	Dancing With MyselfBilly Idol		Explaining Billy Joel’s classic dance songs
115	PhysicalOlivia Newton-John		A refreshing dance song that represents the 1980s
116	Running In The FamilyLevel 42		From the UK: the revival of fusion bands
117	SituationYazoo		A band that shook the music scene in a short period of time
118	Party All the TimeEddie Murphy		Eddie Murphy’s hit song is amazing!
119	Any Way You Want ItJourney		Journey's classic 80s song—the music is awesome.
120	Word UpCameo		A high-energy funk and R&B dance track
121	Like A VirginMadonna		The appeal of Madonna’s classic hits from the ’80s
122	Beat ItMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson's masterpiece, the power of peace