# High Schoolers in 1980 Knew These Songs

> High schoolers in 1980 knew three songs by heart before MTV.
- Title: High Schoolers in 1980 Knew These Songs · American Songwriter
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: blondie, abba, diana ross, 1980, disco, rock music, music, culture, High, Schoolers, Knew, Songs
- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/3-songs-that-high-schoolers-in-1980-knew-every-word-to
- Author: Kat Caudill
- Published: 2026-10-09T23:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: blondie, abba, diana ross, 1980, disco, rock music, music, culture
## 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'?'
## Key takeaway

High schoolers in 1980 knew 'Call Me' by Blondie, 'Super Trouper' by ABBA, and 'Upside Down' by Diana Ross.