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