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The Best '80s Dance Songs

Get ready to hit the dance floor as we take a rhythmic journey through the best '80s dance songs. The 1980s was a decade bursting with energy, iconic beats, and unforgettable dance tracks that got everyone moving. Whether it was in clubs, high school gyms, or living rooms, these songs defined a generation of music lovers and partygoers. Take I'm So Excited by The Pointer Sisters, for example. With its infectious energy and uplifting lyrics, it became a staple at every dance party. Then there’s Footloose by Kenny Loggins, the title track of the hit movie, which had everyone kicking off their Sunday shoes and dancing with wild abandon. And of course, Girls Just Want To Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper, a feminist anthem that perfectly captured the carefree and rebellious spirit of the '80s dance scene. Now it’s your turn to keep the beat alive. Think back to those vibrant dance floors, the iconic music videos, and the unforgettable moments. Vote on your favorite dance songs popular in the 1980s and see how your top picks stack up against those of other fans who shared the decade's passion for grooving to the music. Get ready to relive the magic and maybe even discover a few new favorites along the way.

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Gloria
73% upvoted
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Beat It
71% upvoted
3
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
71% upvoted
4
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
72% upvoted
5
Footloose
69% upvoted
6
Girls Just Want To Have Fun
70% upvoted
7
Celebration
69% upvoted
8
Billie Jean
70% upvoted
9
Let's Hear It For The Boy
70% upvoted
10
I'm So Excited
68% upvoted
11
Don't You Forget About Me
69% upvoted
12
The Way You Make Me Feel
71% upvoted
13
Don't You Want Me
69% upvoted
14
Need You Tonight
71% upvoted
15
All Night Long (All Night)
68% upvoted
16
West End Girls
68% upvoted
17
You Spin Me 'Round (Like a Record)
65% upvoted
18
It's Raining Men
67% upvoted
19
Walking On Sunshine
65% upvoted
20
Relax
67% upvoted
21
Blue Monday
66% upvoted
22
Walk Like an Egyptian
64% upvoted
23
I Think We're Alone Now
65% upvoted
24
Love Shack
63% upvoted
25
Always On My Mind
65% upvoted
26
Whip It
65% upvoted
27
Come On Eileen
63% upvoted
28
Into the Groove
61% upvoted
29
Kiss
60% upvoted
30
Push It
61% upvoted
31
Pump Up the Jam
61% upvoted
32
Little Red Corvette
59% upvoted
33
Kids In America
68% upvoted
34
Never Gonna Give You Up
59% upvoted
35
Rhythm of the Night
57% upvoted
36
The Safety Dance
57% upvoted
37
Let's Go Crazy
58% upvoted
38
Take On Me
57% upvoted
39
Smalltown Boy
66% upvoted
40
Burning Down the House
64% upvoted
41
Kokomo
63% upvoted
42
Let's Dance
54% upvoted
43
Once in a Lifetime
65% upvoted
44
Our Lips Are Sealed
54% upvoted
45
Mony Mony
61% upvoted
46
Rock Lobster
62% upvoted
47
Just Can't Get Enough
61% upvoted
48
I Want Candy
61% upvoted
49
Straight Up
51% upvoted
50
Cars
62% upvoted
51
Hungry Like the Wolf
53% upvoted
52
Ride on Time
60% upvoted
53
Turning Japanese
60% upvoted
54
Batdance
55% upvoted
55
Sweet Dreams
53% upvoted
56
Let the Music Play
53% upvoted
57
Get Down On It
50% upvoted
58
Dancing With Myself
54% upvoted
59
She Bop
50% upvoted
60
White Lines
53% upvoted
61
Modern Love
48% upvoted
62
Cruel Summer
49% upvoted
63
It's My Life
49% upvoted
64
Nasty
48% upvoted
65
Bust a Move
49% upvoted
66
It Takes Two
47% upvoted
67
Don't You Want Me
47% upvoted
68
Wild Thing
47% upvoted
69
If You Leave
45% upvoted
70
Everybody Have Fun Tonight
48% upvoted
71
Rhythm Nation
47% upvoted
72
Bizarre Love Triangle
46% upvoted
73
Point Of No Return
46% upvoted
74
Don't Go
46% upvoted
75
Shake It Up
43% upvoted
76
I Can't Wait
45% upvoted
77
Love Will Tear Us Apart
46% upvoted
78
Fresh
42% upvoted
79
What Have You Done For Me Lately?
43% upvoted
80
You Shook Me All Night Long
44% upvoted
81
I Want Your Sex
41% upvoted
82
Obsession
44% upvoted
83
When I Think Of You
42% upvoted
84
Sunglasses At Night
41% upvoted
85
The Promise
43% upvoted
86
Girls On Film
42% upvoted
87
Tarzan Boy
37% upvoted
88
Oh Sherrie
36% upvoted
89
Control
35% upvoted
90
Situation
36% upvoted
91
Monkey
33% upvoted
92
Change Of Heart
33% upvoted
93
Miss You Much
31% upvoted
94
Planet Rock
32% upvoted
95
Cool It Now
31% upvoted
96
The Politics of Dancing
25% upvoted
97
Jeopardy
23% upvoted
98
Tenderness
19% upvoted
99
Living On Video
18% upvoted
100
Never Say Never
15% upvoted