From American Songwriter · Kat Caudill · · 40s
82 Songs That Could Keep Clubs Open
Four 1982 songs that would still dominate dance floors today.
In brief
Four 1982 songs that would still dominate dance floors today. Four 1982 songs could single-handedly keep clubs open today. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Africa by Toto
David Paich wrote 'Africa' almost spontaneously with a CS-80 keyboard.
“I sang the chorus out as you hear it. It was like God channeling it. I thought, 'I’m talented, but I’m not that talented. Something just happened here!'”
Thriller by Michael Jackson
Thriller was released in late 1982 and made Michael Jackson a global superstar.
Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners
This song has a hooky 'too ra loo ra' that could work as EDM today.
Everybody by Madonna
Madonna played 'Everybody' at clubs before signing with Sire Records.
The one thing
Four 1982 songs could single-handedly keep clubs open today.
