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 Lit Up the Floor in the 1980s (21–30)
I Feel for YouChaka Khan
Chaka Khan is a female R&B singer known for her powerful vocals.
Even younger listeners have probably at least heard her name.
Her greatest appeal, I think, lies in her vocal technique.
From delicate delivery to energetic belting, her impressive skill lets her handle anything.
“I Feel for You” is one of her signature songs.
Savor its era-evoking melody that blends R&B with dance-pop.
Pump Up The JamTechnotronic
Technotronic, from Belgium, scored a global smash right out of the gate with this debut single.
It reached No.
2 in both the United States and the United Kingdom, and hit No.
1 in their home country of Belgium.
The woman singing in the music video is a model and reportedly not the actual vocalist.
Flashdance… What A FeelingIrene Cara
This is the theme song used for the 1983 film Flashdance.
In Japan, it was covered by Miki Asakura as the ending song for the TV drama Stewardess Monogatari.
Since the film also centers on dance, the track became a worldwide hit as an emblematic piece of 1980s dance music.
In 2008, Namie Amuro sampled it for a commercial song, bringing it back into the spotlight.
Do You Wanna FunkSylvester
Sylvester, also known as Sylvester James.
He was a singer with extraordinary vocal prowess and a drag queen who fought against the prejudices of his time.
Produced by Patrick Cowley, famed as a creator of disco music, this track is still thrillingly cool even today.
You Spin Me RoundDead Or Alive
Dead or Alive, the British band often cited as pioneers of Eurobeat and Hi-NRG.
Released as a single in 1984, this track became their first global hit.
The lyrics, likening an intense possessiveness toward a love-at-first-sight crush to a record spinning at high speed, are particularly striking.
Pete Burns’s powerful vocals fused with synths carrying a rock-like aggressiveness make for a sensational sound.
Also featured on the classic album Youthquake, the song reached No.
9 on the UK Albums Chart.
If you love dance numbers that set the floor on fire, this is an unmissable track.
Add it to your party playlist and you’re guaranteed to get everyone dancing.