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	Uptown GirlBilly Joel		Billy Joel’s signature song “Uptown Girl”
11	Hangin’Chic		A masterpiece that recreates the charm of 80s disco
12	Back to LifeSoul II Soul		Legendary group of the UK soul scene, Soul II Soul
13	Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper		Cyndi Lauper’s classic song “Girls”
14	Sweet DreamsEurythmics		Eurythmics’ classic song “Sweet Dreams”
15	The Tide Is HighBlondie		A tropical masterpiece, loved around the world
16	RelaxFrankie Goes To Hollywood		An edgy smash hit from the ’80s
17	Let’s DanceDavid Bowie		The appeal of Bowie’s classic Let’s Dance
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	Flashdance… What A FeelingIrene Cara		Theme song of a representative 80s dance movie
24	Do You Wanna FunkSylvester		Sylvester's Music and Struggle
25	You Spin Me RoundDead Or Alive		The classic song by Dead or Alive
26	Another One Bites The DustQueen		Queen’s classic hit, a masterpiece that regained attention through the film
27	GloriaLaura Branigan		Hit songs used in movies
28	Everybody Have Fun TonightWang Chung		A song by a fun British band known for its appealing high notes
29	ObsessionAnimotion		A song that was a hit in the United States and the United Kingdom
30	I Should Be So LuckyKYLIE MINOGUE		Kylie Minogue’s worldwide hit song
31	Blue MondayNew Order		A tribute song to Ian Curtis
32	Blue MondayNew Order		A legendary band that fuses techno and rock
33	TeardropsWomack & Womack		Soulful hit songs, comfortable music
34	Electric YouthDebbie Gibson		Debbie Gibson’s classic song “Electric Youth”
35	Rock The CasbahThe Clash		The punk band The Clash is flexible.
36	Your Love (Remix)Lime		A disco track with twin vocals, a wildly exhilarating song
37	I Can Dream About YouDan Hartman		Hit songs by R&B musicians
38	Theme from S’Express (12″ Version)S’Express		Music that became a big hit in acid house
39	Stars On 45Stars On 45		Music Remix Project of the Disco Era
40	Caribbean QueenBilly Ocean		R&B singer born in the Caribbean becomes a smash hit
41	FunkytownLipps Inc		The 80s classic 'Funky Town'
42	Being BoiledThe Human League		The Human League’s innovative songs
43	Somebody’s Watching MeRockwell		Rockwell’s signature song, a classic featuring Michael
44	Relight My FireDan Hartman		A disco classic, a masterpiece that portrays a mature love.
45	Bette Davis EyesKim Carnes		An adult dance hit that captivates a femme fatale
46	Big LoveFleetwood Mac		A classic song by Fleetwood Mac
47	Owner of a Lonely HeartYES		A lonely anthem for Jesus, packed with groove
48	The Brothers JohnsonStomp!		The 80s funk track 'Stomp!' is the best.
49	Undercover Of The NightThe Rolling Stones		The depth of dance rock imbued with political undertones
50	Karma ChameleonCulture Club		Culture Club’s classic hit conquers the world
51	1-2-3Gloria Estefan		Gloria’s hit song “1-2-3”
52	1999Prince		Prince's early hit song, Dance and Rock
53	MemorabiliaSoft Cell		Soft Cell's 1981 synth-pop classic
54	Try It OutGino Soccio		A funky number with a captivating intro
55	Fire in My HeartMadleen Kane		1980s-style electronic music with striking synths
56	The Politics of DancingRe-Flex		A one-hit wonder song by a short-lived band is all the rage.
57	Neutron DanceThe Pointer Sisters		Insert song from the hit movie featuring the three beautiful-legged sisters
58	Whip It!Devo		Avant-garde music beyond techno-pop
59	Love ShackThe B-52’s		Hit song by a '70s-style band active in the '80s
60	High EnergyEvelyn Thomas		Dance hit song by Evelyn Thomas
61	Private EyesDaryl Hall & John Oates		A classic hit from the ’80s that portrays trust and doubt in love
62	CelebrationKool and The Gang		An iconic song from the ’80s—the dance beat is amazing.
63	Don’t YouSimple Minds		A Scottish rock band, with the allure of classic hits.
64	Working My Way Back To YouTHE SPINNERS		A soulful classic that longs for a lost love
65	Good LifeInner City		House music unit from Detroit
66	Super FreakRick James		Dance track that hit No.1 on the club chart
67	I Was Made For Lovin’ YouKISS		Kiss’s smash hit: a danceable disco rock
68	And We DancedThe Hooters		The distinctive musicality and appeal of rock bands
69	Ride On TimesBlack Box		The truth of nostalgic house music
70	Call MeGo West		The popular duo from the movie Pretty Woman
71	Raspberry BeretPrince & The Revolution		Prince’s classic 80s song colors a first love.
72	Tarzan BoyBaltimora		A song by an Italian band with a Tarzan-style intro
73	Let’s Hear It For the BoyDeniece Williams		Achieved a smash hit through a movie tie-in
74	Any Way You Want ItJourney		Journey's classic 80s song—the music is awesome.
75	Domino DancingPet Shop Boys		Hit songs by the Pet Shop Boys
76	BreakoutSwing Out Sister		Swing Out Sister's song of freedom and self-discovery
77	It’s Raining MenThe Weather Girls		Men falling from the sky, an energetic dance track
78	And the Beat Goes OnThe Whispers		The Whispers’ R&B classic, moving
79	A Little RespectErasure		A rhythmic, refreshing song that reached No. 4 in the UK
80	VogueMadonna		Madonna’s signature song “Vogue” dance
81	Upside DownDiana Ross		Diana Ross’s classic song “Upside Down”
82	I.O.UFreeez		A popular song from the disco era, with a voice that sounds like a woman
83	FootlooseKenny Loggins		A vibrant, energetic dance tune that epitomizes the 1980s
84	PassionTHE FLIRTS		The Flirts’ sophisticated dance music
85	Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get EnoughMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson’s classic hit, disco music
86	Word UpCameo		A high-energy funk and R&B dance track
87	A Lover’s HolidayChange		A classic song by Change, an 80s funk group
88	You’re Too LateFantasy		The whole world dances to groovy music
89	Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin’Inner City		Inner City, the treasure of the techno world, achieves a great feat
90	Self ControlLaura Branigan		Branigan’s “Gloria” is a big hit.
91	Running In The FamilyLevel 42		From the UK: the revival of fusion bands
92	All Night Long (All Night)Lionel Richie		Lionel Richie's famous song, rhythmic
93	Like A VirginMadonna		The appeal of Madonna’s classic hits from the ’80s
94	All Night LongMary Jane Girls		Recommend classic songs by Rick's girl group.
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	AfricaTOTO		Toto’s signature song “Africa,” with its refined musicality
101	Dance Hall DaysWang Chung		In ’83, the British band Wang Chung had a big hit.
102	SituationYazoo		A band that shook the music scene in a short period of time
103	Rhythm Is Gonna Get YouGloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine		Latin-style dance song receives favorable response on the charts
104	People Hold OnColdcut		Coldcut’s music and influence
105	You’re The One For MeD-Train		The appeal of D-Train, the disco classic
106	Party All the TimeEddie Murphy		Eddie Murphy’s hit song is amazing!
107	What You Don’t KnowExpose		In the ’80s, the talented girl group Exposé
108	Beat ItMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson's masterpiece, the power of peace
109	Hit Me With Your Best ShotPat Benatar		Pat Benatar’s classic hard rock song
110	Toy BoySinitta		A smash hit Western song from the ’80s: Sinitta’s classic.
111	LovergirlTeena Marie		An iconic songstress of the ’80s with a powerful singing voice
112	Honeymoon ExpressWendy & Lisa		A captivating duo from a Prince-inspired female band
113	Billy’s BarbequeArabesque		The bright songs of Arabesque are captivating.
114	I Heard RumourBananarama		Bananarama’s massive 1980s hit song “Venus.”
115	CandyCameo		80s funk, Cameo's hit song
116	I’m in LoveEvelyn King		Original sound and captivating female vocals
117	All For DownFive Star		The Pearson siblings’ pop/R&B group, popular in the 80s
118	What Have You Done For Me LatelyJanet Jackson		Janet Jackson’s R&B No. 1 song
119	Push ItSalt N’ Pepa		The two-person hit-girl duo Salt and Peppa
120	Dancing With MyselfBilly Idol		Explaining Billy Joel’s classic dance songs
121	Rhythm of The NightDeBarge		A dance track by a sibling band with a brisk rhythm
122	PhysicalOlivia Newton-John		A refreshing dance song that represents the 1980s