Damon's top 15 songs from the 1980s
There’s just something about music from the 80s that
made it have such a powerful impact on me, writes Damon Beard. He shares his top 15 songs from the 80s.
Why are 1908s songs so great? I’d say it’s the impact of the singers and their musical genius in the songs
they wrote and sang.
It’s like, back then, it was raw talent coming through.
Now it’s all about synthesizers and digital equipment making someone sound great when in actual fact they may not even have any musical talent at all.
Here are my top 15 songs from the 80s, in no particular order!
- Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
2. Call Me – Blondie
3. Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) - Eurythmics
4. Another One Bites the Dust – Queen
5. I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
6. Careless Whisper - George Michael
7. With or Without You - U2
8. Down Under – Men at Work
9. Jump – Eddie Van Halen
10. Walk like an Egyptian – The Bangles
11. Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
12. When Doves Cry – Prince
13. All Night Long – Lionel Richie
14. Livin on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
15. Take On Me – A-ha
What are your favourite 80s songs? Email Damon.
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Don't forget we have an 80s at 8pm slot every evening! Otherwise, listen to Damon weekdays, 3pm to 7pm.