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 Rocked the Floor in the 1980s (31–40)
Blue MondayNew Order
Ian Curtis, the vocalist of Joy Division, the predecessor to New Order.
It’s said to be a song dedicated to him, who took his own life in his twenties.
Profound lyrics and a gloomy melody—this track cast a peculiar atmosphere over the dance floor.
Blue MondayNew Order
A bridge between techno and rock, they are a world-famous dance act that the UK is proud of.
They enjoy immense popularity not only among dance music fans, but also among listeners who love indie rock and alternative rock.
This is their smash hit released in 1983, a signature track that can be considered their masterpiece.
In 1988, a remix version by Quincy Jones was also released, so be sure to give that a listen as well.
TeardropsWomack & Womack
This hit song was released in 1988 by a husband-and-wife duo with an almost too-blue-blooded lineage: the children of Bobby Womack and Sam Cooke.
Despite its upbeat groove, the mellow sound carries a touch of wistfulness, and the restrained, soulful vocals are simply a pleasure.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on a quiet Sunday afternoon when you have nothing planned.
Electric YouthDebbie Gibson
Debbie Gibson is an American musical theater actress known worldwide.
She has also been hugely successful as a singer, producing many hit songs.
Among her works, the standout track I especially recommend is Electric Youth.
Centered on dance-pop and pop rock that evoke the atmosphere of the 1980s, it’s crafted with an exceptionally high level of energy.
If you want to feel the era while getting pumped up, be sure to check it out.
Rock The CasbahThe Clash
They were considered a punk band on par with the Sex Pistols since they were from the same generation, but The Clash were hugely popular as a more straight-laced, big-brother-like presence.
They were a flexible band that incorporated a variety of styles, including rockabilly, reggae, and R&B.
This one is a classic that’s danceable and easy to move to.