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Get in the Groove with Classic Albums: The World's Eurobeat – Recommended Popular Tracks

Eurobeat is a genre that gained popularity as a mainstream form of dance music in the 1980s.

Although the boom overseas lasted only until the early 1990s at most, in Japan it has been loved for a long time, with Eurobeat being used widely across many types of media up through the 2000s.

This time, we’re introducing some classic Eurobeat tracks!

From songs everyone has heard at least once to timeless hits covered by Japanese artists—check out this curated selection of must-hear classics!

[Grooving to Masterpieces] Eurobeat Around the World: Recommended Popular Tracks (71–80)

All Around The World (la la la la la la la la)ATC

ATC – All Around The World (la la la la la la la la)
All Around The World (la la la la la la la la)ATC

The debut single by the German Eurodance group ATC (A Touch of Class).

The song is a cover of ‘Pesenka’ by Ruki Vverh, which was a hit in Russia.

This version, which adds English lyrics to the melody, became their most successful single.

PlayboyDavid Lyme

DAVID LYME – PLAYBOY (VOCAL VERSION) (℗1986 / ©2013)
PlayboyDavid Lyme

The phrase that sticks with me is that it’s a ‘cute song.’ I think the intro gives you that feeling, but as the track progresses, it gradually shifts into something more and more powerful.

I don’t think it was much of a hit in Japan, but it’s definitely a song I’d love for you to know.

I’m Gonna Get YouBizarre Inc

Bizarre Inc – I’m Gonna Get You (Official Video)
I'm Gonna Get YouBizarre Inc

Bizarre Inc is a dance-techno band formed in Stafford, England.

This single became their biggest hit not only in their home country but also in the United States.

It reached No.

1 on the US Dance chart and peaked at No.

47 on the Billboard Hot 100.

More and MoreCaptain Hollywood Project

Captain Hollywood Project – More and More (Official Video)
More and MoreCaptain Hollywood Project

A track released in 1992 by the German Eurodance group Captain Hollywood Project.

It became a hit worldwide, reaching No.

1 on the charts in Canada and Germany.

It samples Moby’s 1991 track “Go.”

Two Of HeartsStacey Q

Stacey Q – Two Of Hearts (Official Music Video)
Two Of HeartsStacey Q

Stacey Q’s signature song, born as Stacey Swain.

She was born in Fullerton, Orange County, Southern California, and worked as an entertainer at Disneyland.

The song sold one million copies in 1986 and became one of the year’s successful singles.

DANGERTHE FLIRTS

This is a track that encapsulates the process of techno evolving into eurobeat in a single song—one that illustrates the origins of eurobeat.

The handclaps are used effectively, indicating that eurobeat is a culmination of techno, soul, and various other musical styles.

Reality Eternity (Eurobeat Ver.)Hiroko Anzai

Hiroko Anzai, who is strongly associated with her image as a gravure idol and fashion model, actually debuted in October 2000 under Avex, fully produced by the trance heavyweight Dave Rodgers.

This track was also composed by Dave Rodgers.

Many people in Japan may not know this, but her works are highly regarded overseas.

It’s a classic beloved by fans as J-Trance.

Avex’s trance promotion at that time drew worldwide attention.