I'd say the whole thing, 1980-89.  Really 1979-1990 actually.  But of anything probably the early to mid years of 1982-86.

the early 80s still had a 70s vibe about it. anywhere from 82, 83 onwards.

Mid 80s personally. Lots of influences were about like Madonna, Prince . . . Even Duran Duran and Spandau Ballet were still at it then.

I graduated high school in 1984, so I'm gonna be biased.  ;)  I'll say 1984-1987.  It seems like it started getting early 90's after that.

I graduated high school in 1984, so I'm gonna be biased.  ;)  I'll say 1984-1987.  It seems like it started getting early 90's after that.


I graduated 1985 (skipped a year, so based on my age should have been class of '86), but I'd lean more toward 1981 or 82 up to maybe 1987 or so.  Do agree that the last couple of years started seeming more like a mix of 80's and 90's.  I know when I started thinking about a lot of the bands that "scream" 80's to me, the ones I liked, I kept on hitting songs from the early to mid 80's for the most part.  Same thing with fashion, when I kept on bringing up mental images of popular fashion some of the kids my age then wore, I kept hitting early to mid 80's.

I voted for "mid", although I think it's a tie between that and early.

I'd say the 80's had three main eras:

1979-1982 was the transitional period between the 70's and 80's. New wave was big (although had yet to make it big via MTV), video games and VCR's were getting popular, Reagan came into office. While this period had a 70's feel as late as 1982, I'd call it a liitle more 80's-ish.

1983-1986 is the true "80's" to me - MTV at its peak. Madonna, MJ, Billy Idol and countless others were huge. The John Hughes movie phase began, as did big hair and yuppies. The era encompassed in "The Wedding Singer".

Not sure how to classify 1987 - seems torn between the feel of the previous time, as well as 1988-1991, which is a cross of late 80's and 90's. Rap was hitting the mainstream and mid 80's slang was dying out. Felt a little more 'cutting edge' in general.

I voted for "mid", although I think it's a tie between that and early.

I'd say the 80's had three main eras:

1979-1982 was the transitional period between the 70's and 80's. New wave was big (although had yet to make it big via MTV), video games and VCR's were getting popular, Reagan came into office. While this period had a 70's feel as late as 1982, I'd call it a liitle more 80's-ish.

1983-1986 is the true "80's" to me - MTV at its peak. Madonna, MJ, Billy Idol and countless others were huge. The John Hughes movie phase began, as did big hair and yuppies. The era encompassed in "The Wedding Singer".

Not sure how to classify 1987 - seems torn between the feel of the previous time, as well as 1988-1991, which is a cross of late 80's and 90's. Rap was hitting the mainstream and mid 80's slang was dying out. Felt a little more 'cutting edge' in general.


Yeah 1979-1991 would sum it up well. But if you look at the charts of 1980 and 1981, there is so much 70s music on there:  It's funny how 1980 is so close to the sixties.  Think about it, only 5 years after Vietnam!

1980

1. Call Me, Blondie
2. Another Brick In The Wall, Pink Floyd
3. Magic, Olivia Newton-John
4. Rock With You, Michael Jackson
5. Funkytown, Lipps, Inc.
6. Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Queen
7. It's Still Rock And Roll To Me, Billy Joel
8. Do That To Me One More Time, Captain & Tennille
9. Coming Up, Paul McCartney
10. The Rose, Bette Midler
11. Escape (The Pina Colada Song), Rupert Holmes
12. Cars, Gary Numan
13. Cruisin', Smokey Robinson
14. Working My Way Back To You-Forgive Me Girl, Spinners
15. Please Don't Go, K.C. & The Sunshine Band
16. Little Jeannie, Elton John
17. Babe, Styx
18. Upside Down, Diana Ross
19. Lost In Love, Air Supply
20. Ride Like The Wind, Cristopher Cross
21. With You I'm Born Again, Billy Preston & Syreeta
22. Shining Star, Manhattans
23. Still, Commodores
24. Yes, I'm Ready, Teri De Sario With K.C.
25. Sexy Eyes, Dr. Hook
26. Steal Away, Robbie Dupree
27. Biggest Part Of Me, Ambrosia
28. This Is It, Kenny Loggins
29. Cupid-I've Loved You For A Long Time, Spinners
30. Let's Get Serious, Jermaine Jackson
31. Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer, Kenny Rogers & Kim Carnes
32. Sailing, Christopher Cross
33. Longer, Dan Fogelberg
34. Coward Of The County, Kenny Rogers
35. Ladies Night, Kool & The Gang
36. Take Your Time, S.O.S. Band
37. No More Tears (Enough Is Enough), Barbra Streisand & Donna Summer
38. Too Hot, Kool & The Gang
39. More Love, Kim Carnes
40. Pop Muzik, M
41. Brass In Pocket, Pretenders
42. Special Lady, Ray, Goodman & Brown
43. Send One Your Love, Stevie Wonder
44. The Second Time Around, Shalamar
45. We Don't Talk Anymore, Cliff Richard
47. Heartache Tonight , Eagles
48. Stomp, Brothers Johnson
49. Tired Of Toein' The Line, Rocky Burnette
50. Better Love Next Time, Dr. Hook
51. Him, Rupert Holmes
52. Against The Wind, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
53. On The Radio, Donna Summer
54. Emotional Rescue, Rolling Stones
55. Rise, Herb Alpert
56. All Out Of Love, Air Supply
57. Cool Change, Little River Band
58. You're Only Lonely, J.D. Souther
59. Desire, Andy Gibb
60. Let My Love Open The Door, Pete Townshend
61. Daydream Believer, Anne Murray
62. I Can't Tell You Why, Eagles
63. Don't Let Go, Isaac Hayes
64. Don't Do Me Like That, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
65. She's Out Of My Life, Michael Jackson
66. Fame, Irene Cara
67. Fire Lake, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
68. How Do I Make You, Linda Ronstadt
69. Into The Night, Benny Mardones
70. Let Me Love You Tonight, Pure Prairie League
71. Misunderstanding, Genesis
72. An American Dream, Dirt Band
73. One Fine Day, Carole King
74. Dim All The Lights, Donna Summer
75. You May Be Right, Billy Joel
76. Hurt So Bad, Linda Ronstadt
77. Should've Never Let You Go, Neil Sedaka & Dara Sedaka
78. Pilot Of The Airwaves, Charlie Dore
79. Off The Wall, Michael Jackson
80. I Pledge My Love, Peaches & Herb
81.Take The Long Way Home, Supertramp
82. Stand By Me, Mickey Gilley
83. Heartbreaker, Pat Benatar
84. Deja Vu, Dionne Warwick
85. Broken Hearted Me, Anne Murray
86. The Long Run, Eagles
87. Sara, Fleetwood Mac
88. Wait For Me, Daryl Hall & John Oates
89. Jo Jo, Boz Scaggs
90. Ships, Barry Manilow
91. Give Me The Night, George Benson
92. Drivin' My Life Away, Eddie Rabbitt
93. You Decorated My Life, Kenny Rogers
94. Refugee, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
95. I Wanna Be Your Lover, Prince
96. In America, Charlie Daniels Band
97. Breakdown Dead Ahead, Boz Scaggs
98. September Morn, Neil Diamond
99. All Night Long, Joe Walsh
100. Tusk, Fleetwood Mac


1981
1. Bette Davis Eyes, Kim Carnes
2. Endless Love, Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
3. (Just Like) Starting Over, John Lennon
4. Lady, Kenny Rogers
5. 9 To 5, Dolly Parton
6. Celebration, Kool & The Gang
7. Kiss On My List, Daryl Hall & John Oates
8. I Love A Rainy Night, Eddie Rabbitt
9. Jessie's Girl, Rick Springfield
10. Being With You, Smokey Robinson
11. Theme From "Greatest American Hero", Joey Scarbury
12. Morning Train (Nine To Five), Sheena Easton
13. Keep On Loving You, REO Speedwagon
14. Queen Of Hearts, Juice Newton
15. Slow Hand, Pointer Sisters
16. A Woman Needs Love, Ray Parker jr. & Raydio
17. The Tide Is High, Blondie
18. Just The Two Of Us, Grover Washington jr.
19. Rapture, Blondie
20. I Love You, Climax Blues Band
21. Woman, John Lennon
22. Sukiyaki, A Taste Of Honey
23. The Winner Takes It All, Abba
24. Medley, Stars On 45
25. Angel Of The Morning, Juice Newton
26. Love On The Rocks, Neil Diamond
27. Every Woman In The World, Air Supply
28. The One That You Love, Air Supply
29. Guilty, Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb
30. The Best Of Times, Styx
31. Elvira, Oak Ridge Boys
32. Take It On The Run, REO Speedwagon
33. No Gettin' Over Me, Ronnie Milsap
34. Living Outside Myself, Gino Vannelli
35. Woman In Love, Barbra Streisand
36. Boy From New York City, Manhattan Transfer
37. Urgent, Foreigner
38. Passion, Rod Stewart
39. Lady (You Bring Me Up), Commodores
40. Crying, Don Mclean
41. Hearts, Marty Balin
42. It's My Turn, Diana Ross
43. You Make My Dreams, Daryl Hall & John Oates
44. I Don't Need You, Kenny Rogers
45. How 'Bout Us, Champaign
46. Hit Me With Your Best Shot, Pat Benatar
47. The Breakup Song, Greg Kihn Band
48. Time, Alan Parsons Project
49. Hungry Heart, Bruce Springsteen
50. Sweetheart, Franke & The Knockouts
51. Someone's Knockin', Terri Gibbs
52. More Than I Can Say, Leo Sayer
53. Together, Tierra
54. Too Much Time On My Hands, Styx
55. What Are We Doin' In Love, Dottie West
56. Who's Crying Now, Journey
57. De Do Do Do, De Da Da, Police
58. This Little Girl, Gary U.S. Bonds
59. Stop Draggin' My Heart Around, Stevie Nicks With Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
60. Giving It Up For Your Love, Delbert McClinton
61. A Little In Love, Cliff Richard
62. America, Neil Diamond
63. Ain't Even Done With The Night, John Cougar
64. Arthur's Theme, Christopher Cross
65. Another One Bites The Dust, Queen
66. Games People Play, Alan Parsons Project
67. I Can't Stand It, Eric Clapton
68. While You See A Chance, Steve Winwood
69. Master Blaster, Stevie Wonder
70. Hello Again, Neil Diamond
71. Don't Stand So Close To Me, Police
72. Hey Nineteen, Steely Dan
73. I Ain't Gonna Stand For It, Stevie Wonder
74. All Those Years Ago, George Harrison
75. Step By Step, Eddie Rabbitt
76. The Stroke, Billy Squier
77. Feels So Right, Alabama
78. Sweet Baby, Stanley Clarke & George Duke
79. Same Old Lang Syne, Dan Fogelberg
80. Cool Love, Pablo Cruise
81. What Kind Of Fool, Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb
82. It's Now Or Never, John Schneider
83. Treat Me Right, Pat Benatar
84. Winning, Santana
85. Hold On Tight, ELO
86. Watching The Wheels, John Lennon
87. Tell It Like It Is, Heart
88. Suddenly, Olivia Newton-John & Cliff Richard
89. I Made It Through The Rain, Barry Manilow
90. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', Daryl Hall & John Oates
91. Smoky Mountain Rain, Ronnie Milsap
92. Miss Sun, Boz Scaggs
93. Time Is Time, Andy Gibb
94. Whip It, Devo
95. Modern Girl, Sheena Easton
96. Really Wanna Know You, Gary Wright
97. Seven Year Ache, Rosanne Cash
98. I'm Coming Out, Diana Ross
99. For Your Eyes Only, Sheena Easton
100. The Beach Boys Medley, Beach Boys