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Challenge #6: The 1980s Era

Pandora — Thu, 21 May 2020 18:30:32 GMT

The 1980s was a super decade for "Big Bands." It was also a superb decade for not just listening to music, but also for watching your favorite musical artists on broadcasts from MTV and VH1. MTV started in 1981 and VH1 in 1985.

The 1980s saw the emergence of dance music and new wave. As disco fell out of fashion in the decade's early years, genres such as post-disco, Italo disco, Euro disco, and dance-pop became more popular. Rock music continued to enjoy a wide audience. Soft rock, glam metal, thrash metal, shred guitar characterized by heavy distortion, pinch harmonics, and whammy bar abuse became very popular. Adult contemporary, quiet storm and smooth jazz gained popularity. In the late 1980s, glam metal became the largest, most commercially successful brand of music in the United States and worldwide.

The 1980s are commonly remembered for an increase in the use of digital recording, associated with the usage of synthesizers, with synth-pop music and other electronic genres featuring non-traditional instruments increasing in popularity. Also during this decade, several major electronic genres were developed, including electro, techno, house, freestyle, and Eurodance, rising in prominence during the 1990s and beyond. Throughout the decade, R&B, hip hop, and urban genres were becoming commonplace, particularly in the inner-city areas of large, metropolitan cities; rap was especially successful in the latter part of the decade,[8] with the advent of the golden age of hip hop. These urban genres—particularly rap and hip hop—would continue their rise in popularity through the 1990s and 2000s.

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Re: Challenge #6: The 1980s Era

TannerPandora — Fri, 22 May 2020 19:23:14 GMT

Who doesn't love the 80s!

Q: Favorite song that played on MTV in the 80s?
- A: Material Girl
Q: Favorite dance song from the 80s?
- A: Love Shack (Remastered)
Q: 2 favorite disco songs of the 80s?
- A: Super Freak
- A: I'm Coming Out
Q: Favorite rock song of the 80s (soft, metal, glam, OR thrash)?
- A: I Love Rock N' Roll
Q: Favorite electronic song of the 80s?
- A: Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Q: Favorite R&B song of the 80s?
- A: I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Q: Favorite Hip-Hop song of the 80s?
- A: It's Tricky

Re: Challenge #6: The 1980s Era

AlyssaPandora — Fri, 22 May 2020 19:23:26 GMT

Q: Favorite song that played on MTV in the 80s?
- A: Raspberry Beret by Prince
Q: Favorite dance songs from the 80s?
- A: I Wanna Dance with Somebody by Whitney Houston
- A: P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) by Micheal Jackson
- A: Square Biz by Teena Marie
Q: 2 favorite disco songs of the 80s?
- A: Let's Groove by Earth, Wind, & Fire
- A: I'm Coming Out by Diana Ross
Q: Favorite rock song of the 80s (soft, metal, glam, OR thrash)?
- A: Don't Stop Believin' by Journey
Q: Favorite electronic song of the 80s?
- A: Tainted Love by Soft Cell
Q: Favorite R&B songs of the 80s?
- A: Before I Let Go by Frankie Beverly & Maze
- A: Can You Stand the Rain by New Edition
Q: Favorite Hip-Hop song of the 80s?
- A: One Love by Whodini

Re: Challenge #6: The 1980s Era

MOHLovesAlaska — Fri, 22 May 2020 19:48:21 GMT

Q: Favorite song that played on MTV in the 80s?
- A: Mike + The Mechanics/ The Living Years https://pandora.app.link/2PgUC8SDH6
Q: Favorite dance song from the 80s?
- A: Irene Cara/ Fame https://pandora.app.link/wFkBm4aEH6
Q: 2 favorite disco songs of the 80s?
- A: Boys Town Gang/ 'Crusin The Streets https://pandora.app.link/Y6g2eLhEH6
- A: Boys Town Gang/ Disco Kicks https://pandora.app.link/UezKHToEH6
Q: Favorite rock song of the 80s (soft, metal, glam, OR thrash)?
- A: T'pau/ Heart & Soul/ https://pandora.app.link/khHaJNuEH6
- Bruce Springsteen/ Born In The U.S.A. https://pandora.app.link/JACwCtGEH6
Q: Favorite electronic song of the 80s?
- A: Pet Shop Boys/ West End Girls https://pandora.app.link/d0pgdbWEH6
Q: Favorite R&B song of the 80s?
- A: Luther Vandross/ A House Is Not A Home https://pandora.app.link/lh4IMZ4EH6
Q: Favorite Hip-Hop song of the 80s?
- A: Run-D.M.C./ Walk This Way( Feat Aerosmith) https://pandora.app.link/Ctl9JAcFH6 This last one was not easy for me due to the fact I am not a Rap kind of guy. However it was still a lot of fun. A great challenge as well.

Re: Challenge #6: The 1980s Era

MOHLovesAlaska — Tue, 26 May 2020 17:05:01 GMT

AlyssaPandora wow.. you really made sure you added some of your favorites. Great choices, great songs. Have a great Memorial day weekend and stay safe.

Re: Challenge #6: The 1980s Era

MOHLovesAlaska — Tue, 26 May 2020 17:07:42 GMT

TannerPandora I love rock n' roll by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts was a great song and one of my favorites in the 80's. Have a great Memorial day weekend and stay safe.

Re: Challenge #6: The 1980s Era

bp4437 — Sat, 23 May 2020 14:56:29 GMT

Q: Favorite song that played on MTV in the 80s?

A: Safety Dance - Men Without Hats
I remember watching this on Prime Time with Martha Quinn when MTV finally got to my home.

Q: Favorite dance song from the 80s?

A: Roam - The B-52s
Because Tanner already picked Love Shack.

Q: 2 favorite disco songs of the 80s?

Q: Favorite rock song of the 80s (soft, metal, glam, OR thrash)?

Q: Favorite electronic song of the 80s?

A: Axel F - Harold Faltermeyer

Q: Favorite R&B song of the 80s?

A: When Doves Cry - Prince

Q: Favorite Hip-Hop song of the 80s?

A: No Sleep Til Brooklyn - Beastie Boys

Re: Challenge #6: The 1980s Era

MOHLovesAlaska — Tue, 26 May 2020 17:44:48 GMT

bp4437 great songs and some great artists. Safety Dance and, Sweet Child O' Mine were songs that I also liked. Take care and stay safe.

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Re: Challenge #6: The 1980s Era

ktorster — Thu, 28 May 2020 14:19:49 GMT

Q: Favorite song that played on MTV in the 80s?
- A: Marillion - Kayleigh https://pandora.app.link/QirQGxOeR6
Q: Favorite dance song from the 80s?
- A: Georgia Satellites - Hippy Hippy Shake https://pandora.app.link/WhKS9AZeR6
Q: 2 favorite disco songs of the 80s?
- A: Michael Jackson - Off The Wall https://pandora.app.link/DfR93X5eR6
- A: Brothers Johnson - Stomp https://pandora.app.link/VsTETdkfR6
Q: Favorite rock song of the 80s (soft, metal, glam, OR thrash)?
- A: U2 - Bad https://pandora.app.link/sp9LUyIeR6
Q: Favorite electronic song of the 80s?
- A: Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme https://pandora.app.link/DYBxCVKeR6
Q: Favorite R&B song of the 80s?
- A: Pointer Sisters - Dare Me https://pandora.app.link/vpGdkMQeR6
Q: Favorite Hip-Hop song of the 80s?
- A: Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock - It Takes Two https://pandora.app.link/DXRvegTeR6

Re: Challenge #6: The 1980s Era

Wesandloriland — Thu, 06 May 2021 11:23:31 GMT

Staying the night together

More bounce

Re: Challenge #6: The 1980s Era

Angelamaro — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 01:17:37 GMT

Free for all.

Re: Challenge #6: The 1980s Era

queenshanalee — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 03:25:57 GMT

Q: Favorite song that played on MTV in the 80s?
- A: Lucky Star by Madonna
Q: Favorite dance songs from the 80s
- A: Get Into The Groove by Madonna
- A: P.Y.T. by Michael Jackson
- A: Upside Down by Diana Ross
Q: 2 favorite disco songs of the 80s?
- A: Call Me by Blondie
- A: Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley
Q: Favorite rock song of the 80s (soft, metal, glam, OR thrash)?
- A: You're The One by Julian Lennon
Q: Favorite electronic song of the 80s?
- A: Obsession by Animotion
Q: Favorite R&B songs of the 80s?
- A: Just The Lonely Talking Again by Whitney Houston
- A: Dreamin' by Vanessa Williams
Q: Favorite Hip-Hop song of the 80s?
- A: I Need Love by LL Cool J

Re: Challenge #6: The 1980s Era

Dittohead88 — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 10:36:25 GMT

American Thrash Metal

Re: Challenge #6: The 1980s Era

Dittohead88 — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 10:39:11 GMT

Soaring!!!

Re: Challenge #6: The 1980s Era

Dittohead88 — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 10:41:09 GMT

Best blanket too mosh pit in!!

Re: Challenge #6: The 1980s Era

Listener001 — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 01:29:02 GMT

Q: Favorite song that played on MTV in the 80s?
- A: Dancing in the street - Mick Jagger/ David Bowie
Q: Favorite dance song from the 80s?
- A: Push it - Salt n Pepa
Q: 2 favorite disco songs of the 80s?
- A: Somebody's watching me - Rockwell
- A: Venus - Bananorama
Q: Favorite rock song of the 80s (soft, metal, glam, OR thrash)?
- A: Where is my mind - The Pixies
Q: Favorite electronic song of the 80s?
- A: Electric Avenue - Eddy Grant
Q: Favorite R&B song of the 80s?
- A: It's no crime - Babyface
Q: Favorite Hip-Hop song of the 80s?
- A: Just a friend - Biz Markie

Re: Challenge #6: The 1980s Era

Fan2 — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:40:23 GMT

For me, the music,musicians, and some of my most memorable moments were from early 1980’s, until around the “Grundge” of the early 90’s.
Growing up, it was what is now called classic METAL. Megadeth, Meteal Church, Iron Maiden,Anthrax( thrash),Black Sabbath , and Metallica. This music brings on a lot of nostalgia. I’ve gotta blowing in my ear right now.
You can’t beat that. I haven’t lost any love for the whole 80’s experience. I’m still there, only not to everyone else.
Best thing about modern era is the 80’s is at your finger tips