[80s Western Music] Debut Songs by Male Artists
The 1980s are often associated with a dazzling, glamorous image, and you can see that reflected in the hit charts of the time.
Here in Japan as well, it’s said to be the era when Western music shone the brightest, and compilation albums of hits from that period remain steadily popular even now in the 2020s.
In this article, we focus on the debut songs of male artists from that radiant 1980s Western music scene.
Our lineup centers on singers who debuted in the ’80s, including those who built careers in bands before launching solo debuts during the decade.
Please enjoy everything from the massive hits that defined the ’80s to lesser-known hidden gems!
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[80s Western Music] Male Artists’ Debut Songs (41–50)
Got to Be ThereMichael Jackson
Michael Jackson, known as the “King of Pop,” continues to be respected by many people even after his passing at a young age.
With countless hits such as “Rock with You,” “Beat It,” “Billie Jean,” “Thriller,” and “Black or White,” his debut solo release was the 1971 single “Got to Be There.” You can hear Michael’s beautiful tenor voice from before his voice changed.
In conclusion
Looking over the songs selected for this article, it’s interesting to see such a variety—from debut tracks that became huge hits to lesser-known first singles.
Music from the ’80s seems to come back into vogue regularly, and I imagine it must have felt fresh to younger music fans.
If you find an artist you like, be sure to check out their other songs too!