(Finished October 12th, 2023) Part 6 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.

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89) The Bee Gees “Too Much Heaven”:

90) Bob Marley and The Wailers “Could You Be Loved”:

91) The Clash “Train In Vain (Stand By Me)”:

92) Christopher Cross “Never Be The Same”:

93) Abba “Chiquitita”:

94) Neil Diamond “Forever In Blue Jeans”:

95) AC/DC “Highway To Hell”:

96) Air Supply “Lost In Love”:

97) Devo “Whip It”:

98) Rupert Holmes “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)”:

99) Pink Floyd “Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 2”:

100) Oingo Boingo “Only A Lad”:

101) Donna Summer “Sunset People”:

102) The Pointer Sisters “He’s So Shy”:

103) John Stewart featuring Stevie Nicks “Gold”:

104) Sheena Easton “For Your Eyes Only”:

105) ELO “Confusion”:

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