‘Music For The Dancers’ N°355 – Vintage 80s Music Videos
Womack & Womack, The Bodysnatchers, Herb Alpert, Simon Harris, Fox The Fox, The Boys, Aretha Franklin, Eddie Grant, Brother Beyond, Pat and Mick, Simple Minds, Sheila E.
Womack & Womack, The Bodysnatchers, Herb Alpert, Simon Harris, Fox The Fox, The Boys, Aretha Franklin, Eddie Grant, Brother Beyond, Pat and Mick, Simple Minds, Sheila E.
Sister Sledge, Brother Beyond, Doop, Spooky, Debbie Gibson, United Future Organization, The Reese Project, Grid, Pandora's Box, Mc Tunes vs 808 State, Clubhouse, Robert Palmer
Herbie Hancock’s “Rockit” broke barriers with its fusion of jazz, funk, and early ‘80s electronic beats, amplified by DXT’s innovative turntable work and a surreal music video. Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know” rides a vibrant wave of synth-funk and pop, showcasing her vocal agility within a playful production. Eddy Grant’s “Electric Avenue” masks sharp social commentary under an infectious reggae-pop groove, while Heatwave’s “Gangsters of the Groove” leans into sleek early ‘80s funk precision. The Blow Monkeys’ “It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way” combines catchy hooks with sly social critique, and The Belle Stars’ “Sign of the Times” pairs playful new wave energy with cynical wit. Meanwhile, Alisha’s “Baby Talk” captures the freestyle sound of the mid-’80s, and Mantronix’s “Who Is It” delivers a restless, genre-pushing blend of electro-funk and old-school hip-hop.
The write-up weaves through The Rolling Stones' emotional "Out of Tears," Bernard Butler’s introspective "Stay," and Erasure’s shimmering "I Love Saturday." Cher’s genre-blurring "One by One" and Clivillés & Cole’s club-ready "A Deeper Love" bring unique energy, while Paul Carrack’s tender "Eyes of Blue" and Tanita Tikaram’s breezy "We Almost Got It Together" highlight quieter moments of reflection.
Boogie Down Productions’ "Jack of Spades" fuses KRS-One’s sharp lyricism with rugged beats and a cinematic flair, while Kool & The Gang’s "Ladies Night" channels pure late ’70s pop-funk energy with its catchy hooks. Herb Alpert’s "Rise" pivots smoothly into sultry jazz-funk, and Bomb the Bass’s "Beat Dis" layers over seventy samples for an acid house punch. Fun Boy Three’s "The More I See" balances post-punk melancholia with minimalist charm, whereas Big Audio Dynamite’s "The Bottom Line" mixes funk grooves with bold sampling. Krush’s chaotic "House Arrest" rides acid-house vibes, and "Tired of Getting Pushed Around" by 2 Men A Drum Machine & A Trumpet keeps dance floors buzzing with rhythmic playfulness—all capturing moments of creative evolution.
Ian McCulloch, Wet Wet Wet, Odyssey, Foreigner, Mr. Mister, Breathe, Brother Beyond, Billy Joel, Madonna, Abba, Culture Club, Limahl
Robert Palmer, Olivia Newton John, Electribe 101, Brother Beyond, Diana Ross, Will Downing, John Cougar, Level 42, Joboxers, Julio Iglesias, Eugene Wilde, Femme Fatale
Tone Loc, Mai Tai, Gregory Hines, Vanessa Williams, Toto Coelo, Brother Beyond, The Blow Monkeys, Adeva, Big Fun, Patti Austin, Jaki Graham, UB40
Alice Cooper, Glenn Medeiros, Gloria Estefan, Boy George, Leo Sayer, Joe Strummer, Elton John, ABBA, Dollar, Steve Winwood, Brother Beyond, Chris Rea