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 enlivened the dance floors in the 1980s (101–110)
Dance Hall DaysWang Chung
Wang Chung, the British duo who became instant stars in the U.S.
with the smash hit “Everybody Have Fun Tonight.” This 1983 hit of theirs also fired up the disco scene.
Jack Hues’s intelligent vibe—people even wondered if he might be the next Bryan Ferry—feels just right.
SituationYazoo
Yazoo, the British synth-pop duo.
Their active period in the ’80s was brief, but they left a powerful mark on the dance scene.
After disbanding in ’83, Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet each found success with their own musical styles.
In the 2000s, they briefly reunited.
Rhythm Is Gonna Get YouGloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
It incorporates a Latin flavor and has a high tempo, giving it a quintessential dance-song vibe.
It climbed to No.
7 on the U.S.
Dance Club Songs chart and reached as high as No.
5 on the Billboard chart—surprisingly ranking higher than the hit song “Conga.”
People Hold OnColdcut
Coldcut is a group and producer unit also known for having their music used on Gaki no Tsukai.
They have ties to Japan, including an album that featured artists like Cornelius.
This track featuring Lisa Stansfield was also popular as a danceable number.
You’re The One For MeD-Train
Many fans confidently call this a masterpiece that will go down in disco history.
Although they’re a duo, the individuality of James Williams, a.k.a.
D-Train, truly shines.
There’s also a remix by Paul Hardcastle, which is well worth a listen.