Michael Jackson - Thriller
Released in 1983
Genre: Funk, with elements of pop, post-disco, and horror music
Written by: Rod Temperton, with spoken word outro by Vincent Price
Produced by Quincy Jones
Reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the 7th and final single from the album Thriller, which became the best-selling album of all time.Michael Jackson - Beat It
Released in 1982 as part of his legendary album "Thriller"
Genre: Hard rock, dance-rock, disco, dance pop, classic-rock (a genre-blending masterpiece)
Reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Jackson's fourth chart-topping single in the US
Won two Grammy Awards for Best Rock Vocal Performance (Male) and Best Rhythm & Blues Song
Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight
Released in 1979, it's considered the first commercially successful hip hop song, introducing rap to a mainstream audience
Continues to be celebrated as a foundational and iconic song in hip hop historyDavid Bowie - Let's Dance
Released in 1983
Genre: Post-disco, dance-rock, dance-pop, new wave
Bowie's biggest selling single, topping charts worldwidePhil Collins - Sussudio (Official Music Video)
Early Phil Collins solo hit released in 1985 as the first track on his album, "No Jacket Required."
Global success, reaching #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and achieving multiple-platinum sales.Madonna - Into The Groove
Released in 1985
Genre: Upbeat dance-pop, with influences of Latin and funk
Reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Madonna's second chart-topping single
Madonna - Holiday
Released in 1983 on her self-titled debut album
Genre: Dance-pop, post-disco, with hints of Latin and gospel influences
Reached #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped charts in several other countriesMichael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Audio)
Released in 1982
On the album "Thriller"
Genre: Disco, Funk, Pop, with hints of Rock and New Wave influences.
Reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a global hit
- KC and The Sunshine Band - That's the Way I Like It 1975 BayechCom
Released in 1975
Genre: Disco, funk, with a touch of soul and pop influences
Reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for two non-consecutive weeks becoming one of the biggest hits of the disco era
The Jacksons - Blame It On The Boogie
Released in 1978
Genre: Disco, funk, with hints of pop and soul influences.
Reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in several other countriesVillage People - In The Navy
Released in 1979
Genre: Disco, with elements of R&B and soul
Reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped charts in several other countries
Links To Other Playlists:
Songs From My Spotify Playlist Volume 1, 12/27/2023
Songs From My Spotify Playlist Volume 2, 12/30/2023
Songs From My Spotify Playlist Volume 3, 12/31/23
Songs from my Spotify Playlist Volume 4, 01/01/2024
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