Ranking of Popular Western Music Artists of the 1980s [2026]
You can still catch glimpses of the achievements of popular Western music artists from the 1980s, who left behind many great songs, in many places today.
They are still loved by many fans today, but aren’t you curious how they would rank by modern standards? We’ve compiled a ranking of popular Western music artists from the ’80s, so let us introduce it to you.
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Love ShackThe B-52’s99rank/position
Introducing a signature track by The B-52’s, a band that epitomized the New Wave scene of the 1980s.
Formed in Athens, Georgia, their music is characterized by a distinctive style influenced by 1950s rock and roll and surf music.
Released in June 1989, this song appears on the album Cosmic Thing.
Its lyrics, which portray a journey to a place called the “Love Shack” as a symbol of love and joy following loss and renewal, are particularly striking.
It became the band’s biggest hit, reaching No.
3 on the U.S.
Billboard Hot 100 and No.
2 in the U.K.
The music video won the “Best Group Video” award at the 1990 MTV Video Music Awards.
It’s a perfect track for parties and fun get-togethers.
VacationThe Go-Go’s100rank/position
The Go-Go’s are a pioneering all-female band, known for their debut album “Beauty and the Beat,” released in 1981, which became the first U.S.
number one by a girls’ band.
As its title suggests, “Vacation” is brimming with summer vibes.
Released in 1982 as the lead single from their second album of the same name, it’s also known as one of the band’s biggest hits.
The Go-Go’s signature hard-driving guitars, catchy synths, and breezy melody will put you in a great mood just by listening.
The delightfully dated, blatantly synthetic music video has its own charm too, so be sure to check it out along with the song!
