Browsing: 1980s pop

How “Straight Up” turned Paula Abdul into a No. 1 force: the songwriting, the sound, the iconic monochrome video, and why it still hits hard.

From Italian disco to early-’80s radio domination, “Gloria” became a long-haul smash that defined the era’s big-vocal pop style.

1984 was the pivot: hard touring, studio experiments, and “Mother’s Talk” in two versions – the sound of a duo editing their future in real time.

How “I Should Be So Lucky” hit No.1 and how Kylie outgrew the SAW hit factory, reshaping her sound and image through the early 90s.

From Rum Runner nights to MTV domination, here’s Duran Duran’s rise from local scene to peak 80s fame and cultural mayhem.

In 1983 David Bowie filmed “Let’s Dance” in Australia with Joelene King. Here’s what happened, why it mattered, and what the video really says.

At 18, Kim Wilde thought she was heading for art school and session work, not global fame. Here is how she was discovered and the songs that made her an icon.