[80s Western Music] Debut Songs by Male Artists

The 1980s are often associated with a dazzling, glamorous image, and you can see that reflected in the hit charts of the time.

Here in Japan as well, it’s said to be the era when Western music shone the brightest, and compilation albums of hits from that period remain steadily popular even now in the 2020s.

In this article, we focus on the debut songs of male artists from that radiant 1980s Western music scene.

Our lineup centers on singers who debuted in the ’80s, including those who built careers in bands before launching solo debuts during the decade.

Please enjoy everything from the massive hits that defined the ’80s to lesser-known hidden gems!