From American Songwriter · Kat Caudill · · 30s
High Schoolers in 1980 Knew These Songs
High schoolers in 1980 knew three songs by heart before MTV.
In brief
High schoolers in 1980 knew three songs by heart before MTV. High schoolers in 1980 knew 'Call Me' by Blondie, 'Super Trouper' by ABBA, and 'Upside Down' by Diana Ross. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Blondie's 'Call Me'
High schoolers in 1980 knew Blondie's 'Call Me' by heart.
“Italian composer Giorgio Moroder, the 'Father of Disco,' wrote this song and had Fleetwood Mac frontwoman Stevie Nicks in mind.”
ABBA's 'Super Trouper'
High schoolers in 1980 knew ABBA's 'Super Trouper' by heart.
“No one who has experienced facing a hysterical audience can avoid feeling the shivers in their spine.”
Diana Ross's 'Upside Down'
High schoolers in 1980 knew Diana Ross's 'Upside Down' by heart.
“You know that song is a hit all over again, 'With that movie, that television show. What is it, a movie? 'Stranger Things'?'”
The key point
High schoolers in 1980 knew 'Call Me' by Blondie, 'Super Trouper' by ABBA, and 'Upside Down' by Diana Ross.
