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.

Playlist

Club Hits: Dance music from Western artists that energized the dance floors in the 1980s
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Never Gonne Give You UpRick Astley		Rick Astley's classic song, a big hit
2	I Wanna Dance With SomebodyWhitney Houston		Whitney Houston, the songstress who was active in the 1980s
3	Take On Mea-ha		A-ha’s classic song “Take On Me” still has an impact.
4	Flashdance What A FeelingIrene Cara		Irene Cara’s hit song, a movie theme song
5	Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham!		Wham!’s signature song “Wake Me Up”
6	Billie JeanMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson’s classic song “Billie Jean”
7	ManeaterDaryl Hall & John Oates		Hall & Oates' hit song 'Maneater'
8	HolidayMadonna		Madonna’s hit song “Like a Virgin”
9	Got To Be RealCheryl Lynn		Sheryl Lynn’s disco classic debut
10	Hangin’Chic		A masterpiece that recreates the charm of 80s disco
11	Uptown GirlBilly Joel		Billy Joel’s signature song “Uptown Girl”
12	Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper		Cyndi Lauper’s classic song “Girls”
13	The Tide Is HighBlondie		A tropical masterpiece, loved around the world
14	Back to LifeSoul II Soul		Legendary group of the UK soul scene, Soul II Soul
15	Sweet DreamsEurythmics		Eurythmics’ classic song “Sweet Dreams”
16	Let’s DanceDavid Bowie		The appeal of Bowie’s classic Let’s Dance
17	RelaxFrankie Goes To Hollywood		An edgy smash hit from the ’80s
18	Brand New LoverDead Or Alive		Speaking of Dead or Alive, “You …”
19	Walk Like an EgyptianThe Bangles		A famous song by the Bangles, a popular female band from the ’80s
20	All Night LongLionel Richie		Lionel Richie’s pop musical style
21	I Feel for YouChaka Khan		Chaka Khan’s powerful vocals
22	Pump Up The JamTechnotronic		Technotronic global hit song
23	Do You Wanna FunkSylvester		Sylvester's Music and Struggle
24	Another One Bites The DustQueen		Queen’s classic hit, a masterpiece that regained attention through the film
25	Blue MondayNew Order		A tribute song to Ian Curtis
26	TeardropsWomack & Womack		Soulful hit songs, comfortable music
27	Flashdance… What A FeelingIrene Cara		Theme song of a representative 80s dance movie
28	I Should Be So LuckyKYLIE MINOGUE		Kylie Minogue’s worldwide hit song
29	GloriaLaura Branigan		Hit songs used in movies
30	Blue MondayNew Order		A legendary band that fuses techno and rock
31	I Can Dream About YouDan Hartman		Hit songs by R&B musicians
32	Electric YouthDebbie Gibson		Debbie Gibson’s classic song “Electric Youth”
33	You Spin Me RoundDead Or Alive		The classic song by Dead or Alive
34	Theme from S’Express (12″ Version)S’Express		Music that became a big hit in acid house
35	Your Love (Remix)Lime		A disco track with twin vocals, a wildly exhilarating song
36	Caribbean QueenBilly Ocean		R&B singer born in the Caribbean becomes a smash hit
37	ObsessionAnimotion		A song that was a hit in the United States and the United Kingdom
38	Rock The CasbahThe Clash		The punk band The Clash is flexible.
39	Stars On 45Stars On 45		Music Remix Project of the Disco Era
40	Everybody Have Fun TonightWang Chung		A song by a fun British band known for its appealing high notes
41	1-2-3Gloria Estefan		Gloria’s hit song “1-2-3”
42	FunkytownLipps Inc		The 80s classic 'Funky Town'
43	The Brothers JohnsonStomp!		The 80s funk track 'Stomp!' is the best.
44	Karma ChameleonCulture Club		Culture Club’s classic hit conquers the world
45	Relight My FireDan Hartman		A disco classic, a masterpiece that portrays a mature love.
46	1999Prince		Prince's early hit song, Dance and Rock
47	Good LifeInner City		House music unit from Detroit
48	The Politics of DancingRe-Flex		A one-hit wonder song by a short-lived band is all the rage.
49	Whip It!Devo		Avant-garde music beyond techno-pop
50	Love ShackThe B-52’s		Hit song by a '70s-style band active in the '80s
51	Fire in My HeartMadleen Kane		1980s-style electronic music with striking synths
52	Bette Davis EyesKim Carnes		An adult dance hit that captivates a femme fatale
53	Don’t YouSimple Minds		A Scottish rock band, with the allure of classic hits.
54	Working My Way Back To YouTHE SPINNERS		A soulful classic that longs for a lost love
55	And the Beat Goes OnThe Whispers		The Whispers’ R&B classic, moving
56	Super FreakRick James		Dance track that hit No.1 on the club chart
57	Somebody’s Watching MeRockwell		Rockwell’s signature song, a classic featuring Michael
58	CelebrationKool and The Gang		An iconic song from the ’80s—the dance beat is amazing.
59	A Little RespectErasure		A rhythmic, refreshing song that reached No. 4 in the UK
60	And We DancedThe Hooters		The distinctive musicality and appeal of rock bands
61	Ride On TimesBlack Box		The truth of nostalgic house music
62	Call MeGo West		The popular duo from the movie Pretty Woman
63	Raspberry BeretPrince & The Revolution		Prince’s classic 80s song colors a first love.
64	Let’s Hear It For the BoyDeniece Williams		Achieved a smash hit through a movie tie-in
65	Any Way You Want ItJourney		Journey's classic 80s song—the music is awesome.
66	Upside DownDiana Ross		Diana Ross’s classic song “Upside Down”
67	Private EyesDaryl Hall & John Oates		A classic hit from the ’80s that portrays trust and doubt in love
68	Domino DancingPet Shop Boys		Hit songs by the Pet Shop Boys
69	High EnergyEvelyn Thomas		Dance hit song by Evelyn Thomas
70	Try It OutGino Soccio		A funky number with a captivating intro
71	Neutron DanceThe Pointer Sisters		Insert song from the hit movie featuring the three beautiful-legged sisters
72	Being BoiledThe Human League		The Human League’s innovative songs
73	Big LoveFleetwood Mac		A classic song by Fleetwood Mac
74	Tarzan BoyBaltimora		A song by an Italian band with a Tarzan-style intro
75	BreakoutSwing Out Sister		Swing Out Sister's song of freedom and self-discovery
76	It’s Raining MenThe Weather Girls		Men falling from the sky, an energetic dance track
77	MemorabiliaSoft Cell		Soft Cell's 1981 synth-pop classic
78	VogueMadonna		Madonna’s signature song “Vogue” dance
79	I Was Made For Lovin’ YouKISS		Kiss’s smash hit: a danceable disco rock
80	Undercover Of The NightThe Rolling Stones		The depth of dance rock imbued with political undertones
81	Owner of a Lonely HeartYES		A lonely anthem for Jesus, packed with groove
82	Rhythm Is Gonna Get YouGloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine		Latin-style dance song receives favorable response on the charts
83	PassionTHE FLIRTS		The Flirts’ sophisticated dance music
84	You’re Too LateFantasy		The whole world dances to groovy music
85	All Night LongMary Jane Girls		Recommend classic songs by Rick's girl group.
86	Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin’Inner City		Inner City, the treasure of the techno world, achieves a great feat
87	Dance Hall DaysWang Chung		In ’83, the British band Wang Chung had a big hit.
88	Self ControlLaura Branigan		Branigan’s “Gloria” is a big hit.
89	AfricaTOTO		Toto’s signature song “Africa,” with its refined musicality
90	LovergirlTeena Marie		An iconic songstress of the ’80s with a powerful singing voice
91	Word UpCameo		A high-energy funk and R&B dance track
92	A Lover’s HolidayChange		A classic song by Change, an 80s funk group
93	I.O.UFreeez		A popular song from the disco era, with a voice that sounds like a woman
94	Running In The FamilyLevel 42		From the UK: the revival of fusion bands
95	The Safety DanceMen Without Hats		A medieval-style band song popular in the United States
96	A Little Bit Of JazzNick Straker		A funk track with a captivating, deep-toned sound
97	Don’t Get Me WrongPretenders		The Pretenders' signature song; expressions of love
98	Oh SheilaReady For The World		An iconic R&B hit of the ’80s, passionately singing about the feelings of love
99	AbracadabraSteve Miller Band		Steve Miller's 'Abracadabra'
100	SituationYazoo		A band that shook the music scene in a short period of time
101	Party All the TimeEddie Murphy		Eddie Murphy’s hit song is amazing!
102	What You Don’t KnowExpose		In the ’80s, the talented girl group Exposé
103	Billy’s BarbequeArabesque		The bright songs of Arabesque are captivating.
104	Beat ItMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson's masterpiece, the power of peace
105	Toy BoySinitta		A smash hit Western song from the ’80s: Sinitta’s classic.
106	CandyCameo		80s funk, Cameo's hit song
107	I’m in LoveEvelyn King		Original sound and captivating female vocals
108	What Have You Done For Me LatelyJanet Jackson		Janet Jackson’s R&B No. 1 song
109	Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get EnoughMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson’s classic hit, disco music
110	All Night Long (All Night)Lionel Richie		Lionel Richie's famous song, rhythmic
111	People Hold OnColdcut		Coldcut’s music and influence
112	You’re The One For MeD-Train		The appeal of D-Train, the disco classic
113	Hit Me With Your Best ShotPat Benatar		Pat Benatar’s classic hard rock song
114	Honeymoon ExpressWendy & Lisa		A captivating duo from a Prince-inspired female band
115	Dancing With MyselfBilly Idol		Explaining Billy Joel’s classic dance songs
116	Rhythm of The NightDeBarge		A dance track by a sibling band with a brisk rhythm
117	All For DownFive Star		The Pearson siblings’ pop/R&B group, popular in the 80s
118	Like A VirginMadonna		The appeal of Madonna’s classic hits from the ’80s
119	Push ItSalt N’ Pepa		The two-person hit-girl duo Salt and Peppa
120	PhysicalOlivia Newton-John		A refreshing dance song that represents the 1980s
121	I Heard RumourBananarama		Bananarama’s massive 1980s hit song “Venus.”
122	FootlooseKenny Loggins		A vibrant, energetic dance tune that epitomizes the 1980s