Western oldies 1984

Dec 6, 2021

Volunteer grandpa is not an expert! Just sorting out the songs that I have heard before to get nostalgic. Experts are welcome to come to guide but don't spray me hey~~

In the United States in 1984, only one person was more popular than President Reagan. His name is Prince.

Prince won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for the movie "Purple Rain." Purple Rain sold more than 25 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. It was the second biggest album of the 1980s (after Michael Jackson's Thriller album in 1983). The pigeons on the album won the 1984 year-end championship when they cried

#1 When Doves Cry === Prince

"Purple Rain" faced polarized reviews when it first came out, and it's still not "melting in your mouth" even when you hear it for the first time. The space sounds, exaggerated screams, and a bit of an indescribable strange atmosphere created by the synthesizers are Prince's strong personal style, completely different from the masculine atmosphere that rock music often pushes all the way to the end, and his work exudes androgyny. the taste of.

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Come to listen to Prince's masterpiece in 1984: Prince - Purple Rain

1984 Billboard Year-End Hot 100 Singles

1984's American pop song was recognized by Billboard Music Magazine as one of the best years of the 1980s . You see, I have listed such a long list. There are so many good songs!

#5 Against All Odds === Phil Collins

Against All Odds (So Hard) A self-written, self-sung, and self-drumming song by author Phil Collins, an episode of the film of the same name, "Look at Me Again," topped the U.S. charts for three weeks in a row . The reason why this song has become a classic of love songs is not its lyrics, but its cadence, moving melody and singing.

#6 Jump === Van Helen

Van Halen was a very popular band in the 1980s. This song also won quite a few awards at that time. The unique keyboard rhythm is still imprinted in many people's minds. The main thing is their charisma on stage, which really drives fans crazy.

#10 Karma Chameleon === Culture Club

Boy George, with his special female outfit, heavy makeup, and layered dresses, successfully led Culture Club to become a major band in the 1980s.

Everyone is more familiar with this song in 1982: Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me

#14 Dancing in the Dark === Bruce Springsteen

This is when Bruce Springsteen can't write a song, and his fear, anger, and persecution delusions make him want to kill himself. The song peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard charts for four weeks (unfortunately being overwhelmed by the prince when doves cry) and sold over a million singles in the United States.

#15 Girls Just Want to Have Fun === Cyndi Lauper

A song by Cyndi Lauper, no matter what era, when a girl reaches a certain age, her heart is not at home, and she just wants to run to the all-encompassing world outside.

#17 Time after Time === Cyndi Lauper

At No. 5 on the list of the 50 greatest love songs of all time, "Time After Time" has been dubbed "Lauper's most enduring masterpiece that embodies the essence of commitment." Point out that she captures true romance in the simplest and most straightforward way possible: 'If you get lost, you can seek and find me again and again'.

#34 She Bop === Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper's She Bop is also a controversial song, as its lyrics convey a sexually taboo message that preaches "no masturbation".

#65 All Through The Night === Cyndi Lauper

"All through the night" made Lauper the first female artist to have four Top 100 hits on the Hot 100 from her debut album.

#16 The Reflex === Duran Duran

At first, it was advertised as five handsome guys!

#20 Self Control === Laura Branigan

This is a disco-style pop song. Although the singer is not her, Laura Branigan made this song popular in the United States. It is a classic pop song. Although it sounds a bit tacky now, It was indeed half the sky red.

#26 Somebody's watching Me === Rockwell

#27 Break My Stride === Matthew Wilder

#28 99 Luftballoons === Nena

#30 The Glamorous Life === Shiela E

#32 Stuck on You === Lionel Richie

#36 Sunglasses at Night === Corey Heart

#39 Here Comes The Rain Again === Eurythmics

#42 Twist of Fate === Olivia Newton John

Olivia Newton's last hit song! The days of the younger sister are far away, and the shadows are in the past~~~ The years are not forgiving

Finally, I will miss the big trick of Zhengmei's fans: Olivia Newton turns around!

#46 The Warrior === Scandal Featuring Partty Smyth

#47 If Ever You're in My Arms Again === Peabo Bryson

#59 Almost Paradise === Mike Reno and Ann Wilson

#91 Got a Hold on Me === Christine McVie

#56 Islands in The Stream === Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton

Dolly Patton is wearing a super blond hair and a pair of overweight big breasts that may make her fall forward at any time~~~ Grandpa Kenny is not inferior at all, he is indeed the light of our grandfather!!!

Country music legend Kenny Rogers passed away in 2020-0320 at the age of 81; after the news of Kenny Rogers' passing, social media flooded with messages and tweets in memory of him. Among them, his former partner country singer Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) said, "We always know how much we love people after they are gone."

Dolly Patton attached a sentimental photo of herself holding a photo with Kenny Rogers, writing: "I know you're as sad as I am. But God bless you Kenny, fly high into God's arms."

#49 Let the Music Play === Shannon

Shannon, a female electronic punk dancer from the United States, in 1984, the million-selling hit: Let The Music Play, this is her first dance song number one song, and the first song to enter the United States. Top 10 successful works on the list! A large number of electronic synthesis music and brisk melodies immediately set off a trendy break dance!

#73 Cruel Summer === Bananarama