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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 Classic Albums] Eurobeat Around the World: Recommended Popular Tracks (91–100)

Happy songBaby’s Gang

Babys Gang – Happy song. The 80s
Happy songBaby’s Gang

It’s a single released in 1983 by the Italian project Baby’s Gang.

It reached No.

7 on the German singles chart.

The following year, it also became known for a hit cover version by the German band Boney M.

COUNTDOWNKofi & The Love Tones

As the title suggests, it’s a track that starts with a countdown.

The intermittent sound effects—whether from an airplane or a spaceship, it’s hard to tell—give the song a grand sense of scale.

While it’s Eurobeat, it also evokes the vibe of Western pop from the ’80s.

Where Is My ManEartha Kitt

A dance-pop track released in 1983 by American singer and actress Eartha Kitt.

It became a hit in the United States, New Zealand, and various European countries.

It was inspired by Count Basie’s 1937 track “Topsy.”

Think about the wayICE MC

Ice MC – Think about the way [Official Video]
Think about the wayICE MC

A track released as a single in 1994 by ICE MC, a Eurodance rapper from the UK based in Italy.

It became a hit across various European countries.

It was sampled in Face Da Morte’s 1998 track “Introducao.”

This Is Para Para (Extended Mix)Live Music Gang

The title is amusing! Something like “This is Para Para,” right? SUPER EUROBEAT, released by Avex, is a compilation album series featuring Eurobeat produced in Italy, and this track was included as well.

The jacket is great too; the series uses the term “Vintage Para Para,” which I find very interesting.

As you’d expect from Para Para, the songs are easy to dance to.

It was produced by Live Music Gang, who specialize in Eurobeat.

Give Me A Shake (Euro Power Mix)MAX

MAX – Give Me A Shake (Euro Power Mix)
Give Me A Shake (Euro Power Mix)MAX

The powerful vocals of these four go amazingly well with Eurobeat.

MAX’s songs are all easy to sing and irresistibly catchy without getting old, so even when they’re arranged into Eurobeat, you can still enjoy them as pop music.

Back then, they were on every music show, showing off their sharp dance moves.

Rhythm is a DancerSnap!

SNAP! – Rhythm Is A Dancer (Official Music Video)
Rhythm is a DancerSnap!

A track featuring vocals by Thea Austin.

It became the biggest hit of 1992 in the United Kingdom and also reached No.

1 in many European countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

After she left the band, she provided the lead vocals on Soulsearcher’s “Can’t Get Enough,” which became a Top 10 hit in the UK in 1999.