With all the political angst being poured into the music of the 1980’s one would have thought that 80’s love songs would be thin on the ground. But no, just like any other decade, people were busy professing their love through song in the 80’s. There was one song (sitting here, in this very list) that I routinely used to write down and send to a girl just up the road. But she never got the message – or maybe I never got the message!
It’s not an exhaustive list – how can it be – but it’s a fair crack, come on, you’ll surely grant me that!? Why 29 songs, well why not? I mean 10, or 20 or 30 are just arbitrary numbers. Anyway, here’s the list. Do you agree? Disagree? It’s all subjective, but I’d love to hear your views.
Champaign | How ‘Bout Us | 81 |
Foreigner | Waiting For A Girl Like You | 81 |
Soft Cell | Say Hello, Wave Goodbye | 81 |
Madness | It Must Be Love | 81 |
Fat Larry’s band | Zoom | 82 |
Jennifer Warnes & Joe Cocker | Up Where We Belong | 82 |
ABC | All Of My Heart | 82 |
Chaka Khan & Rufus | Ain’t Nobody | 83 |
Spandau Ballet | True | 83 |
Flying Pickets | Only You | 83 |
Lionel Richie | Hello | 84 |
Style Council | You’re The Best Thing | 84 |
Sade | Your Love Is King | 84 |
George Michael | Careless Whisper | 84 |
Frankie Goes To Hollywood | The Power Of Love | 84 |
Kool & The Gang | Cherish | 85 |
The Cure | Love Cats | 85 |
Phyllis Nelson | Move Closer | 85 |
Feargal Sharkey | A Good Heart | 85 |
Prefab Sprout | When Love Breaks Down | 85 |
New Order | Bizarre Love Triangle | 86 |
Cutting Crew | (I Just) Died In Your Arms Tonight | 86 |
Anita Baker | Sweet Love | 87 |
Joyce Sims | Come Into my Life | 87 |
Whitesnake | Is This Love | 87 |
Pet Shop Boys | Always On My Mind | 87 |
Womack & Womack | Teardrops | 88 |
Climie Fisher | Love Changes (Everything) | 88 |
Mica Paris | My One Temptation | 89 |
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