The problem with the '80s is that they are over and will produce no more music. Of course you can say that about any decade, but the '80s changed so much. There were so many currents swirling around and so many one hit wonders it's hard to keep track. I loved listening to the radio, which is how we consumed music without paying for it before the internet. It was fun listening to Casey Kasem (I lost interest when Rick Dees took over) count down America's Top 40 and see if my favorite songs were rising or falling. It was like a personal weekly horse race.
Alas, the '80s will produce no more bubble gum pop, synth pop, glam rock, new age, etc. A lot of it wasn't very good from a musical perspective, but it sure was catchy. I love to wax nostalgic and play some of it back from time to time. Can't listen to it too long, but it only takes a little to throw me all the way back to elementary school.
So what songs from the '80s do you love? Tell me in the comments.
