This era of music deserves it's own thread. I wasn't born yet in the 80's, but listening to music from that era makes me feel nostalgic, or something. It was a time for real music, not the autotuned rubbish that we hear today. It was a time where real talent was noticed, and where many artists were at the height of their careers (Michael Jackson, Culture Club, Whitney Houston...)
These are some of my favourite artists/songs that were big in the 80's (in no particular order except for MJ, who will always be first):
Artists:
1. Michael Jackson. His music was real, and almost every song had a powerful message. He put so much heart into what he did, I can actually "feel" his emotions through his voice.
2. Queen. Freddie Mercury's voice was just unbelievable.
3. Bon Jovi
4. Culture Club
5. Metallica
6. Whitney Houston
Songs:
1. Alphaville - Forever Young
2. Toto - Africa
3. a-ha - Take on Me
4. Journey - Don't Stop Believin'
5. Bryan Adams - Heaven
6. F.R. David - Words