What are the best dance songs from the period best known for mullets, jelly bands, and jean jackets? To answer that question, let's rank the best '80s dance songs that truly defined the decade and inspired all of the dance music that followed in the '90s and beyond. Salt-N-Pepa helped define the generation for dancers across the world with "Push It," but you don't have to look much further than the King of Pop's incredibly popular classic "Beat It," which helped launch Michael Jackson's solo career. Composer: Michael Jackson. Producer: Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson.
Top ’80s songs, ranked
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Funkytown — Lipps Inc. Electric Boogie — Marcia Griffiths 3. Push It — Salt N Pepa 5. Superfreak — Rick James 6. Celebration — Kool and the Gang 7. Footloose — Kenny Loggins 9. Love Shack — Bs Double Dutch Bus — Frankie Smith
Let’s stop reminiscing and get to dancing – 80s style!
December 19, The s was a time of hits. The pop machine was in full swing by then and had confidently snaked its roots down into the heart of the industry. Probably the most famous film clip of all time accompanies the title track of the best selling album in history. Hence, the famous card at the opening of the clip. Trivia note: This song was played to help welcome home the 52 freed American hostages from Iran in This was originally a hit in Europe in
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