Club Hits: Dance music from Western artists that energized the dance floors in the 1980s
80s music is back in the spotlight amid the current revival boom.
The 1980s were a whirlwind of genres, but I can confidently say that dance music best represents the decade’s character.
This time, we’ve selected Western hits from the 80s that lit up disco dance floors.
Unlike today, rock was also popular as a form of dance music back then, and there are plenty of tracks that crank up the voltage.
If you want to boost your mood with nostalgic tunes, please enjoy to the very end.
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[Club Hits] Western dance music that energized the floor in the 1980s (111–120)
Hit Me With Your Best ShotPat Benatar
Pat Benatar is a female singer-songwriter who gained popularity from the late 1970s.
At that time, there were very few women singing hard rock, but she rose to fame as one of the pioneers of that movement.
Among her works, the dance track I especially recommend is Hit Me With Your Best Shot.
It’s a memorable song that blends dance music with hard rock—an approach you don’t often hear in today’s music scene.
Honeymoon ExpressWendy & Lisa
Wendy & Lisa, the two-woman unit born from Prince’s band, The Revolution.
“Come on, let’s go—let’s ride the Honeymoon Express,” Lisa’s voice beckons.
Cool and detached, yet somehow sultry.
Such beautifully mysterious women.
Dancing With MyselfBilly Idol
Billy Joel is a singer-songwriter who gained popularity for his catchy musical style.
He has released many classic songs such as Piano Man and Honesty, but among them, Dancing With Myself is a dance track that became especially popular.
It’s a dance tune distilled into his signature mainstream pop sound—high-energy and irresistibly catchy.
Rhythm of The NightDeBarge
With its light rhythm and gentle vocals, this song feels like it would make a dance mood even more fun.
DeBarge is a five-member group made up of siblings, almost like the Jackson 5, and don’t you think the vocalist’s voice somehow sounds a bit like Michael Jackson’s?
All For DownFive Star
A pop/R&B group formed in 1983 by the Pearson siblings.
Riding the wave of the disco boom, they were particularly popular in their home country of the UK.
This is a hit tune from 1985.
While a Janet Jackson–like style was the trend at the time, their clear, cute vocals are delightful.
Like A VirginMadonna
An iconic song by the queen of ’80s pop, centered on themes of purity and rebirth.
It captures the sensation of being reborn through new love, expressed with Madonna’s signature sexy and provocative vocals.
The sophisticated dance sound, produced by Nile Rodgers, took the club scene by storm at the time.
Released in November 1984 as the lead single from the album Like a Virgin, it spent six consecutive weeks at No.
1 in the U.S.
Her shocking performance at the MTV Video Music Awards is still talked about today.
It’s recommended for those who want to savor the thrill of new romance or immerse themselves in the vibe of ’80s disco.
Push ItSalt N’ Pepa
A duo known as Salt & Pepa, consisting of Cheryl James (Salt) and Sandra Denton (Pepa).
This track from their debut album is one of their signature songs.
They later became a trio, and in the ’90s they made a lasting impression by hitting No.
1 on the charts with Whatta Man, a collaboration with En Vogue.