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Written for the movie "Fame" about the struggles and dreams of performing arts students.

The theme song for the James Bond film of the same name.

The follow-up to Easton's debut hit "Morning Train (Nine to Five)."

Easton's debut single in the U.S., often confused with Dolly Parton's "9 to 5."

Steve Kipner and Terry Shaddick wrote the song with a male rock singer such as Rod Stewart in mind. Its subject is physical attraction; the fitness setting of Newton-John's video should not be confused with the...

A cover of the 1956 Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers hit, reimagined as a dance-pop song.

A song about missed romantic opportunities.

Jackson described Billie Jean as a composite of women whose claims he had encountered around his brothers while the Jackson 5 toured. The song dramatizes a disputed paternity claim. Other biographical accounts...

Written for the movie "Flashdance," this song won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.

A song about maintaining a long-distance relationship, reflecting the era's technology.

A cover of Bob Seger's 1978 hit, turned into a duet.

The song explores the themes of love and relationships, inspired by Madonna's early experiences in the music industry.

The song was inspired by the growing breakdancing culture of the early 1980s.

The song was inspired by the group's experiences of a hot, oppressive summer in London.

Madonna is a singer, songwriter and producer whose first single, Everybody, appeared in 1982. Her early albums connect dance rhythms with concise pop songs; later records range from the ballads of Bedtime Stories to...

Shannon, born Brenda Shannon Greene, grew up in Washington, D.C., and Brooklyn before singing with the New York Jazz Ensemble while at college. A meeting with drummer Lenny White led to recording sessions and the...

Billy Steinberg wrote the lyrics after leaving a difficult relationship and starting a new one. The title conveys emotional renewal rather than a literal claim about sexual experience. Tom Kelly supplied the musical...

The song was inspired by Madonna's ambition and her rising star in the music industry.

A dance-pop track about falling in love, from Madonna's "Like a Virgin" album.

Written for the film "Vision Quest" to capture teenage love and desire.

A dance-pop track with a catchy chorus and upbeat rhythm.

The idea of adorning a lover with affection and desire.

Written for the film "Vision Quest," the song was only released as a single outside the U.S.

A freestyle dance track that became a surprise hit.

An upbeat dance-pop track showcasing George Michael's evolving sound.

Billy Steinberg wrote the lyrics after leaving a difficult relationship and starting a new one. The title conveys emotional renewal rather than a literal claim about sexual experience. Tom Kelly supplied the musical...

A satirical take on 1980s materialism and consumerism.

A confident, sassy pop song produced by Chic's Nile Rodgers.

Written by Prince under the pseudonym Alexander Nevermind, exploring sensuality.

This emotional ballad explores the pain of a broken relationship.

This dance-pop hit expresses the joy of new love.

The song's upbeat tempo and lyrics capture the excitement of new love.

Written for the film "At Close Range," this ballad explores themes of survival and truth-telling.

Jackson wrote this song as a response to being catcalled by men on the street.

This controversial song addresses teenage pregnancy and a young woman's decision to keep her baby.

This dance track explores the moment when a relationship becomes serious.

Madonna wrote this song as a tribute to her then-husband Sean Penn.

This dance-pop hit describes the excitement of new love.

A cover of Shocking Blue's 1969 hit, reimagined with a dance-pop arrangement.

Written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, this song addresses relationship expectations.

This upbeat song celebrates the positive feelings associated with thinking about a loved one.

The thrill and risk of falling in love

Relationship conflicts and public scrutiny

Invitation to a romantic adventure

Personal empowerment and independence

All-encompassing love and devotion

Gossip and its effects on relationships

Teenage romance and rebellion

George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam wrote a song about wanting a lasting companion, not simply finding someone for one evening on a dance floor. Narada Michael Walden produced the recording, which brought an energetic...

Celebration and party atmosphere

Latin culture and a fictional tropical paradise

A funkier cover of Bill Withers' 1972 hit about friendship and support

Desire to be someone's romantic partner

Patience and restraint in physical relationships

Moving on after a failed relationship

The overwhelming feelings of new love

The pursuit of love and romance

Stock Aitken Waterman's signature dance-pop sound

Teenage fantasies and aspirations

Encouraging emotional vulnerability in relationships

The moment when a relationship becomes serious

Romantic fantasies and desires

Self-respect and setting boundaries in relationships

Sexual desire and attraction

The joy and excitement of new love

Title track for Madonna's film of the same name

The excitement and fear of falling in love

The regret of a missed romantic opportunity

The desire for reciprocated feelings

Gibson's own experiences with heartbreak

Kylie Minogue moved from Australian television, including Neighbours, into pop recording with early albums such as Kylie and Enjoy Yourself. Her work with the PWL production team established one phase of that career....

Kylie Minogue moved from Australian television, including Neighbours, into pop recording with early albums such as Kylie and Enjoy Yourself. Her work with the PWL production team established one phase of that career....

The joy of carefree living

The enduring nature of true love

Breaking stereotypes about women's desires

Stock Aitken Waterman's signature dance-pop sound

Debbie Gibson established herself as a teenage performer who also wrote and produced her own pop material. Only in My Dreams, Foolish Beat and Lost in Your Eyes introduced the combination of singing, songwriting and...

The need for assurance in a relationship

The cyclical nature of life and relationships

The joy and energy of young love

The desire for honesty in a relationship

A cover of Little Eva's 1962 hit

The realization of long-standing feelings for someone.

A mashup of two classic rock songs, reimagined for the late 80s.

Cherry's observations of London street culture and fashion.

A lighthearted love song inspired by the 1960s pop sound.

The song was written about a manipulative ex-boyfriend and the realization of his true nature.

New Kids on the Block grew from Boston auditions organized by producer Maurice Starr and manager Mary Alford in 1984. The project combined pop singing, rap and choreography. Its early recording lineup included Donnie...

The desire to take things slow in a new relationship.

Madonna's call for women to express themselves and demand respect in relationships.

The title track of Abdul's debut album, inspired by her transition from choreographer to pop star.

Kylie Minogue moved from Australian television, including Neighbours, into pop recording with early albums such as Kylie and Enjoy Yourself. Her work with the PWL production team established one phase of that career....

The song was meant to give the boy band a tougher image and appeal to a wider audience.

The excitement and attraction felt towards someone new.

The desire for carefree enjoyment and romantic adventures.

A romantic ballad aimed at the group's young female fanbase.

Soul II Soul grew from the North London sound-system partnership of Jazzie B and Daddae, moving from reggae toward a mix of soul and funk. Their dances at the Africa Centre brought together a broad London audience...

Madonna's Catholic upbringing and her desire to explore religious themes in a provocative manner.

Gibson wrote the song about her first love and the intense emotions of teenage romance.

The song was inspired by Jackson's experiences with love and relationships.

Watley's experiences with love and her desire to create an upbeat dance track.

The song was written by Elliot Wolff and was inspired by the desire to create a catchy dance-pop track.

Sheena Easton's recording career began in Scotland and reached a wider audience through a BBC documentary following the making of Modern Girl. Morning Train (Nine to Five) and the James Bond theme For Your Eyes Only...

The song was inspired by Martika's experiences with friends struggling with drug addiction.

The secrets and hidden feelings in a romantic relationship.

The moment of falling in love at first sight.

Kylie Minogue moved from Australian television, including Neighbours, into pop recording with early albums such as Kylie and Enjoy Yourself. Her work with the PWL production team established one phase of that career....

New Kids on the Block grew from Boston auditions organized by producer Maurice Starr and manager Mary Alford in 1984. The project combined pop singing, rap and choreography. Its early recording lineup included Donnie...

Sonia is the Liverpool pop singer Sonia Evans, whose early recording career was linked to Stock, Aitken and Waterman. She sang in local clubs before her national breakthrough and also appeared in television's Bread....

Paula Abdul's career connects dance, choreography, singing and television. After performing with the Los Angeles Lakers cheerleading squad, she choreographed for artists including Janet Jackson. Her Virgin Records...

Feel-good dance track

Hard rock sound

British house music scene

Longing for a lost love

Teen pop ballad

New jack swing style

The joy of escaping everyday life

Italian house music scene

Dance-pop style

Belgian electronic dance music

Eclectic dance music

Street-tough image

Samples "How Soon Is Now?" by The Smiths

Italian house music

Freestyle music genre

Offering support to a loved one

British soul and dance music

Freestyle music genre

Controversial exploration of sexuality

Belief in the power of love

Attempt at a more mature sound

Follow-up to "The Power"

Paula Abdul's career connects dance, choreography, singing and television. After performing with the Los Angeles Lakers cheerleading squad, she choreographed for artists including Janet Jackson. Her Virgin Records...

Belgian electronic dance music scene

Social consciousness and unity

Teen pop romance

Teen pop romance

Dance-pop track

The group's journey to success

German dance music scene

Charity single for United Cerebral Palsy

Remix of Suzanne Vega's a cappella original

Dance-pop duo

Dance-pop style

New York City's underground ball culture

Freestyle music genre

Dance-pop style

Dance-pop love song

The energy of late-night raves

A love letter delivered by a postman

High-energy dance music

The joy of dance music

Celebration of 1960s culture

The uniqueness of a special relationship

Promise of loyalty in a relationship

Cover of 10cc's hit about denial of feelings

Lingering thoughts of a past love

Unrequited love and fantasies

Sexual liberation and desire

The importance of love in life

Spiritual surrender to love

Personal experiences with lost love

Abdul's desire to showcase her vocal abilities

The energy of dance club culture

The allure of forbidden love

Optimism for the future

Remix of Vega's a cappella original

Breaking down emotional barriers

Desire for physical intimacy

Following one's instincts in love

Paula Abdul's career connects dance, choreography, singing and television. After performing with the Los Angeles Lakers cheerleading squad, she choreographed for artists including Janet Jackson. Her Virgin Records...

A dance-pop track about falling deeply in love.

A provocative song exploring themes of sex and power.

A celebratory dance track about finding the right person.

Kylie Minogue moved from Australian television, including Neighbours, into pop recording with early albums such as Kylie and Enjoy Yourself. Her work with the PWL production team established one phase of that career....

A cheerful pop song celebrating a lover's smile.

A unique blend of dance music and country, with surreal lyrics.

An empowering dance song about moving on from a bad relationship.

Move This first appeared on Technotronic's 1989 album Pump Up the Jam, with Ya Kid K featured and credited as a writer alongside Jo Bogaert. It gained another wave of attention in 1992 through a Revlon advertisement...

An energetic dance track celebrating the power of rhythm.

The track blends house music with pop and R&B elements, focusing on the power of love.

Madonna is a singer, songwriter and producer whose first single, Everybody, appeared in 1982. Her early albums connect dance rhythms with concise pop songs; later records range from the ballads of Bedtime Stories to...

2 Unlimited emerged in 1991 from the partnership of Belgian producers Jean-Paul De Coster and Phil Wilde with rapper Ray Slijngaard and singer Anita Doth. Get Ready for This became central to the act's dance-oriented...

CeCe Peniston grew up mainly in Phoenix after being born in Dayton, Ohio. Church singing, piano study, musical productions and talent shows helped shape her early performing experience. Work with Phoenix producer...

A cover of Rose Royce's 1978 song about hoping for love.

Written for the film "Poetic Justice," reflecting on rekindled love.

Madonna is a singer, songwriter and producer whose first single, Everybody, appeared in 1982. Her early albums connect dance rhythms with concise pop songs; later records range from the ballads of Bedtime Stories to...

The song addresses issues of gender roles and expectations in relationships.

Taylor Dayne emerged as an international pop performer with Tell It to My Heart in the late 1980s. Her subsequent repertoire includes Prove Your Love, I'll Always Love You and Love Will Lead You Back, connecting...

Take That developed as a British male vocal group after Manchester auditions brought singers and dancers together around Gary Barlow. Its early identity joined recorded pop with coordinated stage performance. After...

East 17 formed in East London in 1991 and took its name from Walthamstow's postal district. The band's recordings brought elements of hip-hop and dance into a pop-group setting. House of Love began its run of...

The song explores themes of love and self-discovery, with nods to disco music.

Exterminate! belongs to Snap!'s The Madman's Return period and features Niki Haris, who also shares a writing credit with Benito Benites and John Virgo Garrett III. The song circulated in several mixes, including...

A cover of Peggy Lee's 1958 version, with a more dance-oriented arrangement.

The song explores the pain of realizing a former partner has moved on.

The song explores sexual fantasies and desires with a blend of rock and R&B elements.

Captain Hollywood Project was the dance-music venture led by American producer, rapper and dancer Tony Dawson-Harrison. After relocating to Germany and performing with Twenty 4 Seven, he developed a separate project....

2 Unlimited emerged in 1991 from the partnership of Belgian producers Jean-Paul De Coster and Phil Wilde with rapper Ray Slijngaard and singer Anita Doth. Get Ready for This became central to the act's dance-oriented...

Dino is the Las Vegas singer, songwriter and producer whose performing career followed work as a DJ. His catalog includes I Like It, Romeo, Summer Girls and Ooh Child. Albums from this recording period include 24/7,...

The song uses rain as a metaphor for cleansing and new beginnings.

The song blends Eurodance and hip-hop elements, celebrating the power of music and dance.

Shanice is an R&B singer and songwriter whose early recordings included collaborations with producer Bryan Loren. Her move to Motown brought work with Narada Michael Walden and the international success of I Love...

The track blends house music with pop and R&B elements, focusing on the power of love.

Jackson wanted to create a more mellow, sensual sound compared to her previous work.

2 Unlimited emerged in 1991 from the partnership of Belgian producers Jean-Paul De Coster and Phil Wilde with rapper Ray Slijngaard and singer Anita Doth. Get Ready for This became central to the act's dance-oriented...

An exploration of the nature of love set to a Eurodance beat.

Take That developed as a British male vocal group after Manchester auditions brought singers and dancers together around Gary Barlow. Its early identity joined recorded pop with coordinated stage performance. After...

A celebration of pure, uncomplicated love set to a house music beat.

Written for the film "Poetic Justice," reflecting on rekindled love.

Janet Jackson's recording career took a decisive turn with Control in 1986, made with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Its mixture of funk, synthesizers, dance rhythms and vocal arrangements established a musical...

The excitement and anticipation of nightlife and romance.