(Finished August 19th, 2023) Part 1 of The Turbulent, Multiple Genre Era of 1979 to 1983

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This five year span had multiple genres take their places in America and the world. Disco peaked in 1979 and basically died by 1981. New Wave was huge from about 1982-1986. Also hair metal got it’s first significant band, Quiet Riot, in 1983. Also Hip Hop was just making it’s sound known. Country music in the 80s was one of the best ever eras of country music. We’ll sneak in some Blues songs as well. This was an explosive five year era of music and here are some of the best music from those amazing five years. As always I try to ensure the correct years of the songs listed.

Before we get to that five year span of amazing music, let’s see what were some of the best songs from 1978.

1) Abba “Take A Chance On Me”:

2) Alabama “My Home’s In Alabama”:

3) Alicia Bridges “I Love The Night Life”:

4) April Wine “Roller”:

5) Billy Joel “Big Shot”:

6) Jimmy Buffett “Cheeseburger In Paradise”:

7) John Travolta et al. “Greased Lightning”:

One of the greatest ballads of all-time. 8) Kenny Rogers “She Believes In Me”:

9) Bob Marley and the Wailers “Is This Love”:

10) The Cars “My Best Friend’s Girl”:

11) Earth, Wind and Fire “September”:

12) Genesis “Follow You, Follow Me”:

13) The Village People “Y.M.C.A.”:

14) Waylon Jennings featuring Johnny Cash “There Ain’t No Good Chain Gang”:

15) Randy Newman “Short People”:

16) The Pointer Sisters “Fire”:

17) Nick Gilder “Hot Child In The City”:

18) Linda Ronstadt “Back In The USA”:

19) Bonnie Tyler “It’s A Heartache”:

20) Barry Manilow “I Can’t Smile Without You”:

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