[Definitive Edition] Masterpieces and Hit Songs of 80s Disco

What kind of sound comes to mind when you think of disco?

Motown, perhaps?

This time, I researched the music that was popular in discos in the 1980s.

In the 1970s, disco was mostly dominated by funk and soul, but once the ’80s arrived, the rise of synthesizers led to a new wave of sounds becoming popular.

From among those, I carefully selected the tracks that were especially popular.

If you’re thinking, “I want to dig deep into disco music from here on out!” be sure to use this as a reference.

It’s come full circle—listening now, it feels fresh and incredibly cool.

Playlist

[Definitive Edition] Masterpieces and Hit Songs of 80s Disco
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)Dead Or Alive		Representative Eurobeat song of the ’80s, influenced by David Bowie
2	Let’s GrooveEarth, Wind & Fire		A god-tier track of disco, pop, and funk!
3	BreakoutSwing Out Sister		An iconic 80s synth-pop track with a sleek, fast-paced sound
4	FootlooseKenny Loggins		A vibrant, energetic dance tune that epitomizes the 1980s
5	Let’s DanceDavid Bowie		David Bowie's representative songs of the 1980s
6	Karma ChameleonCulture Club		Hit songs and influence of Culture Club
7	And The Beat Goes OnThe Whispers		An iconic song that sees heartbreak in a positive light, with a rhythm that resonates with the heart.
8	Private EyesDaryl Hall & John Oates		A famous hit from the 80s, a well-known song in Hawaii
9	Club TropicanaWham!		Freedom and liberation envisioned in a tropical resort
10	Uptown GirlBilly Joel		A love story between a young worker and an upper-class woman
11	Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)Eurythmics		High-quality musicality from an '80s British duo
12	SuperstitionStevie Wonder		Stevie Wonder's classic song
13	Material GirlMadonna		Madonna’s signature song that expresses materialism
14	VenusBananarama		A signature hit of Bananarama from the 1980s
15	Give Me the NightGeorge Benson		A monumental work of dance music, Benson’s classic
16	This Time I Know It’s For RealDonna Summer		Donna Summer's 80s dance-pop
17	Billie JeanMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson’s hit song “Thriller”
18	I’m a WandererMisabella		80s disco, a dance track with resonant synths
19	Never Ending StoryLimahl		A masterpiece that portrays the contrast between dreams and reality
20	I Feel for YouChaka Khan		A masterpiece where synths and rap are in harmony
21	CongaGloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine		A fusion song of Latin music and pop
22	What A FeelingIrene Cara		The iconic song from the film Flashdance in the 1980s
23	1999Prince		Prince’s innovative 80s masterpiece
24	Can’t Take My Eyes Off YouBoys Town Gang		Expressing the thrilling feeling of love in an 80s disco classic
25	I Heard a RumourBananarama		A dance track brimming with the charm of 80s electro
26	Dschinghis KhanGenghis Khan		An impressive musical piece depicting a Mongolian hero
27	Big LoveFleetwood Mac		A classic song by Fleetwood Mac
28	Don’t You Want MeHuman League		A classic 80s techno song by Human League
29	Take on Mea-ha		A classic, disco-style song with a sense of speed
30	Holding out for a HeroCarl Wave		A moving song with an ’80s disco sound
31	Ai No CorridaQuincy Jones		A captivating song with guitar rhythms and an impressive vocal.
32	Jungle LoveThe Time		A dance tune brimming with jungle vibes
33	RelaxFrankie Goes To Hollywood		A passionate and captivating classic from the ’80s
34	Let The Music PlayShannon		A danceable track brimming with the charm of synths
35	FameIrene Cara		Theme song of the movie “Fame,” an Academy Award-winning track
36	ParadiseChange		An iconic hit from the 80s disco era
37	Can’t Stop the MusicVillage People		Village People’s classic songs and movies
38	CelebrationKool and The Gang		Captivating music of the 80s disco
39	It’s Raining MenThe Weather Girls		A thrilling disco tune from the '80s
40	Pefect KissNew Order		A band song with captivating electronic tones
41	Rhythm NationJanet Jackson		Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation
42	I’m So ExcitedThe Pointer Sisters		A classic hit by a sister duo—funky and captivating.
43	PhysicalOlivia Newton-John		Newton-John’s danceable disco song
44	Night Birdsshakatak		A masterpiece by a fusion band—the keyboards are incredible!
45	Video Killed The Radio StarThe Buggles		A cute and refreshing classic, loved around the world.
46	Rock the CasbahThe Clash		A historically significant message song by a punk band
47	Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astley		Classic dance music hits of the '80s
48	Do You Wanna Funk?Patrick Cowley		Sylvester’s 80s electro dance track
49	High EnergyEvelyn Thomas		Dance hit song by Evelyn Thomas
50	Telephone OperatorPete Shelley		A wild track with a pleasantly soothing synthesizer
51	Brother LouieModern Talking		Hit songs of the 80s, classic masterpieces depicting love
52	I Should Be So LuckyKYLIE MINOGUE		A breezy 80s disco hit
53	Owner of a Lonely HeartYES		A classic hit from Yes in the ’80s, immensely popular.
54	She Works Hard For The Money – Single VersionDonna Summer		Donna Summer’s signature song, an iconic 80s disco track
55	Give It To Me BabyRick James		Rick James's signature dance track
56	Upside DownDiana Ross		Diana Ross’s funky classic
57	(Wish I Could Fly Like) SupermanThe Kinks		The Kinks’ disco rock, exhilarating music
58	Call MeBlondie		Blondie’s timeless new wave
59	Wake Me up Before You Go-GoWham!		Iconic Wham! hits from the ’80s and their captivating musicality
60	Undercover Of The NightThe Rolling Stones		The depth of dance rock imbued with political undertones
61	Funky TownLipps Inc		A disco song by Lipps, Inc. that sings of longing for the city
62	Give It UpKC and The Sunshine Band		Disco classic, a passionate love melody
63	PassionTHE FLIRTS		The Flirts’ sophisticated dance music
64	Here I AmDynasty		Sophisticated urban disco music
65	A Night To RememberShalamar		A milestone in 80s dance hits
66	Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)ABBA		ABBA's popular song becomes a worldwide hit.
67	Come On EileenDexys Midnight Runners		An iconic song of the ’80s, music of hope and passion
68	All Night Long (All Night)Lionel Richie		Lionel Richie's music that represents the 1980s
69	Take your time (Do it right)The SOS Band		A classic hit by an R&B group that represents the ’80s
70	It’s a SinBetty Bitter		Futuristic sound of synths and vocals
71	99 LuftballonsNena		A prayer for peace, a classic of 80s synth-pop
72	Lady (You Bring Me Up)Commodores		A love song that resonates in the heart, restoring brilliance to life
73	Burn Rubber On MeGap Band		The Gap Band’s signature funk classic
74	Tarzan BoyBaltimora		An iconic anthem of the disco scene, celebrating freedom
75	WordsF.R David		A classic love confession driven by synths
76	GloriaLaura Branigan		Laura Branigan's hit song was originally by an Italian singer.
77	Super FreakRick James		Rick James's classic, a super famous funk track