THE 80’S
The 80s were the years of discovery, of continuous change and political re-establishment. Wars for independence, democracy, and wars of religion. They are the victims of the spread of drugs which in turn has overcome criminality. The use of cocaine and heroin has grown causing the spread of AIDS. That’s why there were high crime rates in central cities during the American crack epidemic.
Nevertheless, the 80s kept their simplicity and in the same way extravagance in ways of doing and thinking.
The 80s are those of the awareness of possessing the ability and the strength to change things, to grow or simply to fight for their own rights Unlike today, during the 80s there was more security among young people. Because there was more work for young people.
In 1986, the same year of MTV ‘s debut, the digital innovation led to the advent of the digital video. The latter was the first video music show in which viewers can dial the show’s number and request the favorite music video.
The music’s stars of the moment owe a special thanks to MTV that gave the success of the musical piece of the musical star of the moment. Just to give a couple of examples Michael Jackson and Madonna
If we want to summarise in a few words, I would say that 1980 is: color, creativity, safety, and eccentricity.
HISTORY
Bologna massacre in Italy on 2 August 1980, three members of the neo-fascist group Armed Corps Revolutionary detonated time bomb at Bologna Central Station, killing 85 people.
The 1984 anti-Sikh riots in India, committed by Hindu militants against Sikhs in response to the assassination of Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by a Sikh militant. Thousands of people are killed and tens of thousands of Sikhs became displaced persons.
The Iran-Iraq War took place from 1980 to 1988. Iraq was accused of using illegal chemical weapons to kill Iranian
In 1982, Canada gained official independence from the United Kingdom Act 1982, authorized by the signature by Elizabeth II. This act is all political dependencies of the United Kingdom in Canada. Mikhail Gorbachev became the leader of the Soviet Union in 1985. Ronald Reagan was elected U.S. President in 1980. The return of democracy in Argentina (1983), Uruguay (1984-85), Brazil (1985-1988) and Chile (1988-89).
Pope John II since 1978 Polish. First non-Italian pope since Adrian VI (1522-1523). Traveled extensively, visiting 129 countries during his pontificate Founded World Youth Day (1984)
MUSIC
The ’80s saw the blast of dance new wave, digital recording, usage of synthesizers, electro music, techno music, house music, and freestyle.
Michael Jackson was the most pop stars R&B in history while Madonna most successful female singer.
Cyndi Lauper was considered from the society the “Voice of the MTV Generation of the ’80s” and I know the different visual style that made the world for teens.
80’s in the UK
Several British artists made the successful transition to Pop in the 1980s and saw great commercial success, such as David Bowie (London), Phil Collins (London) John Lennon, (Liverpool) Billy Ocean, (Trinidad) Sheena Easton (Scotland) and Paul McCartney (Liverpool). Many British pop bands also dominated the American charts in the early 1980s
Australian artists like Olivia Newton-John (UK), Men at Work, Air Supply (Russell Hitchcock, Australian lead vocalist) and AC / DC
Speaking of Ac/Dc 1980 sees the death of the singer in the East Dulwich London for alcohol poisoning.
Prince, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Joel and Springsteen along with U2, Dire Straits (UK) Phil Collins, The Police, The Rolling Stones, Eurythmics and Queen, achieved tremendous success worldwide.
Throughout the 1980s, alternative rock was mainly an underground phenomenon. While on occasion a song would become commercials or albums would receive critical praise in mainstream publications like Rolling Stone.
The music of the ’80s represents the evolution of a society that fights, discovers and invents new genres new styles and a new way to see things.
Each year has a selecting of incredible rhythmical sounds that year by year changed the music of today. This is why, I choose to make 10 different playlists of each year to see the gradual change and, if you are like me on your 30s, you can see the music that was born in your year of birth.
Please let me know if you have any songs you would like to listen to and I will add it to the playlists. ENJOY !!!
Gli anni ottanta sono stati un decennio d’oro per la musica. È in questi anni che sono nate alcune delle più belle canzoni, diventate poi di culto, ed è soprattutto proprio di questo decennio un fenomeno che non si è mai replicato allo stesso modo in altre epoche: quello delle grandi icone musicali pop. Gruppi diventati dei veri e propri fenomeni come i Duran Duran, The Police, The Rolling Stone, The Queen ecc..Anche a livello internazionale sono stati grandi anni per le voci femminili. Donne bellissime e decise, voci graffianti oppure dolci e cristalline, spalline, calze a rete, pizzi e look che hanno saputo lasciare il segno com’è Madonna, Whitney Houston, Kylie Minogue, Cindy Lauper, Bonnie Tyler ecc.. Personalmente essendo nata a fine anni 80 non ho potuto vivere quel periodo ma sn sempre stata affascinata dell’eccentricitá degli artisti di quegli anni….
La playlist del mio anno di nascita è 1986 uno dei più belli non ha caso l’anno della nascita di MTV
Grazie per questo bellissimo commento…hai pienamente ragione Cri!!!
The 80s were really full of change. Impressive, thank you for listing all the events that happened during that time. It makes a difference to see all those songs in context. Wow!
Thank you Yamiii!!! I m happy you liked that!!!
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