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Debut songs by female Western artists from the 1980s

In the 1980s, female artists made striking debuts on the global music scene.

Their debut songs have transcended time and continue to resonate with many people today.

From powerful rock vocals to delicate ballads, their first tracks radiate a wide range of charms.

Along with dazzling stage outfits, they showcased strong individuality and brought a fresh breeze to the music world.

Here, we present a selection of brilliant debut songs that captivated music fans around the world in the 1980s.

The excitement from back then is sure to well up in your heart once more.

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Debut songs by female Western artists from the 1980s
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1Only In My DreamsDebbie GibsonThe 1987-released album “Out of th…
2Tell It to My HeartTaylor DayneThe album released in ’87, “Tell It t…"
3I Want TomorrowEnyaEnya’s debut solo work, a mysterious sonic world
4Knocked OutPaula AbdulThe album released in ’88, “Forever Y…”
5Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi LauperAfter a long period of working behind the scenes, they finally made their solo debut...
6Love IsAlannah MylesAlanna’s powerful, soulful debut song
7Stop Your Fussin’Toni ChildsToni Childs’s debut track, soul-stirring
8EverybodyMadonnaMadonna, known as the “Queen of Pop,” is…
9Young LoveJanet JacksonThe 1982 album “Janet Jac…
10The Way You Love MeKaryn WhiteKaryn White’s captivating debut song
11More Than You KnowMartikaMartika’s emotion-filled debut single
12Bring Me Some WaterMelissa EtheridgeA shocking debut song that sings of jealousy and suffering
13Buffalo StanceNeneh Cherry“Buffalo Stance”: A song of independence and freedom
14Let the Music PlayShannonShannon’s iconic ’80s hit passionately sings of romantic longing.
15Steady OnShawn ColvinThe moving song by American singer Colvin
16You’re the Best Thing YetAnita BakerOne of the leading figures among female R&B singers, …
17And I am telling you I’m not goingJennifer HollidayA heart-stirring love song that faces adversity
18I Should Be So LuckyKYLIE MINOGUEIncluded on the 1988 album “Kylie.”…
19Marlene On The WallSuzanne VegaThe album released in ’85, “Suzanne V…”
20DannyTiffanyReleased in 1987, the album “Tiffany”...
21I Could BeSinittaA captivating debut song of 80s synth-pop
22Pickin’ Up PiecesBrenda K. StarrA star’s debut song, a song of a fresh start
23Your AlibisLisa StansfieldA debut song at 15, in a New Wave style
24Show Me the WayRegina BelleAn iconic 80s soul × jazz classic
25Good TraditionTanita TikaramTanita Tikaram's debut song
26Looking For A New LoveJody WatleyThe 1987 album “Jody Watl…
27Touch Me (I Want Your Body)Samantha FoxThe 1986-released album “Touch Me”…
28All Night With MeLaura BraniganThe album “Branigan,” released in ’82…
29Mad About YouBelinda CarlisleFrom the 1986 album “Belinda,” rel…
30Modern GirlSheena EastonThe 1981 album “Take My T…”
31The Glamorous LifeSHEILA EThe album released in ’84, “The Glamo…”
32Kids in AmericaKim WildeThe album released in ’81, “Kim Wilde”…
33Hold MeTeddy Pendergrass & Whitney HoustonThe album released in '85, “Whitney H…
34Your Love Is KingSadeThe British-born sha… known for being extremely unproductive.
35Fast CarTracy ChapmanThe 1988 album “Tracy Cha…”
36Rhythm Is Gonna Get YouGloria EstefanBorn in Cuba, raised in Miami, spent the ’80s in the middle of it all…
37Stop Draggin’ My Heart AroundStevie Nicks & Tom PettyThe album released in ’81, Bella Don…
38Shy GirlStacey QThe album “Stacey Q,” released in ’85...