[80s Western Music] A roundup of debut songs by girl bands
When it comes to the Western music scene of the 1980s—often called the “golden age of pop”—it was an era that gave rise to countless artists and bands who scored mega-hits around the world, including in Japan.
With the advent of MTV and rapid technological innovation, the decade has a very glamorous image.
Among the Western music of the ’80s, this time we’re focusing on the debut songs of all-girl bands that burst into a male-dominated music scene.
Rather than vocal groups, we researched bands that played instruments as much as possible, and we’ll be showcasing, all at once, the memorable debut tracks of uniquely individual girl bands—spanning rock, pop, metal, and punk—regardless of genre or fame.
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- Recommendations for Western All-Female Bands—from Legendary Groups to Promising Newcomers
- [2025] Female-vocal Western music bands. Featuring many rock and metal bands too!
- Still Shining! Recommended Female Singers of 1980s Western Music
- 1980s: Legendary Western Rock Bands’ Classic and Hit Songs
- Debut song by a 90s Western girls' band
- Club Hits: Dance music from Western artists that energized the dance floors in the 1980s
- [Golden Age of Rock] Debut Songs by Western Rock Bands of the 1970s
- Debut songs by female Western artists from the 1980s
- [Y2K] A roundup of debut songs by Western girl bands that emerged in the 2000s
- [Western Music] Start with this one! Classic and popular songs of alternative rock
- [80s Western Music] Debut Songs by Male Artists
[80s Western Music] Debut Songs of Girl Bands (31–40)
Had a Dream (For the Heart)The Judds
The Judds are a country duo of sisters.
Their debut song was a moderate hit, reaching No.
17 on the country chart, but starting with “Mama He’s Crazy,” they achieved eight consecutive No.
1 singles.
They continued to release hit songs and became a popular group.
He’s So DullVanity 6
A girls’ group that Prince formed with a female acquaintance and a model they scouted.
Since Prince apparently began a romantic relationship with that model, you could say it was a case of mixing business with pleasure—almost like he created it as a personal hobby rather than for business.
Their debut song became a minor hit in Australia.
In conclusion
In the 1980s—a decade that saw remarkable advances in equipment and technology—many girl bands emerged in step with those changes, and I hope this article conveyed at least a glimpse of that.
If this has sparked your interest in the outstanding women musicians who brought a fresh breeze to a male-dominated music industry, take this opportunity to dig deeper!