80’s music

In my latest novel the action in one scene takes place at a works ‘do’; the staff go to a hotel where there is an expensive restaurant, and then there is a ballroom where a live band is playing. The band is a tribute band playing hits from the 80’s so i had to do a little research to see what the band might be playing. The 80′ have a reputation for being a decade with not much good music. I was quite interested to see how many songs liked from that time, and the variety of different artists who were performing.

Here is just a selection of songs that were hits …

1. Cars – Gary Numan
2. Working My Way Back To You-Forgive Me Girl – Spinners
3. Bette Davis Eyes – Kim Carnes
4. 9 To 5 – Dolly Parton
5. Rapture – Blondie
6. The Tide Is High – Blondie
7. Slow Hand – Pointer Sisters
8. The Winner Takes It All – Abba
9. Don’t You Want Me – Human League
10. Chariots Of Fire – Vangelis
11. Every Breath You Take – Police
12. Flashdance… What A Feelin – Irene Cara
13. Down Under – Men At Work
14. Total Eclipse Of The Heart – Bonnie Tyler
15. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me – Culture Club
16. Hungry Like The Wolf – Duran Duran
17. Let’s Dance – David Bowie
18. Africa – Toto
19. Up Where We Belong – Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes
20. Sexual Healing – Marvin Gaye
21. You Can’t Hurry Love – Phil Collins
22. Girls Just Want To Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
23. Hold Me Now – The Thompson Twins
24. I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues – Elton John
25. Take On Me – A-Ha
26. Take My Breath Away – Berlin
27. Walk Like An Egyptian – Bangles
28. Livin’ On A Prayer – Bon Jovi
29. The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
30. Red Red Wine – UB40