Many say that the 1980s was one of the best decades for pop music, and if this collection put together by NOW is anything to go by, they're definitely right.

Queen & David Bowie, The Jam, Madness, Spandau Ballet and The Human League are just some of those you should expect to hear if you pick up a copy, with some of their most memorable hits available.

Though there are a couple of odd choices for the record which might have been replaced by something a little more exciting (Shakin' Stevens' 'Green Door' and Tight Fit's 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' for instance), on the whole this is an extremely pleasing record.

With so many legends of the industry available, there truly is something for each individual style on this record. A perfect gift for anybody just in time for Christmas.

CD1

  1. Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure
  2. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
  3. ABBA - The Winner Takes It All
  4. The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
  5. The Jam - Town Called Malice
  6. Madness - Our House
  7. Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
  8. a-ha - Take On Me
  9. Blondie - The Tide Is High
  10. UB40 - Red Red Wine
  11. Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
  12. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
  13. Spandau Ballet - Gold
  14. ABC - The Look Of Love
  15. Wham - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
  16. Dexys Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen
  17. The Human League - Don't You Want Me
  18. Soft Cell - Tainted Love
  19. A Flock Of Seagulls - Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You)
  20. Ultravox - Vienna

CD 2

  1. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
  2. Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody
  3. Diana Ross - Upside Down
  4. Womack & Womack - Teardrops
  5. Soul II Soul feat. Caron Wheeler - Keep On Movin'
  6. Lisa Stansfield - All Around The World
  7. Irene Cara - Fame
  8. Kylie Minogue - I Should Be So Lucky
  9. Kelly Marie - Feels Like I'm In Love
  10. Jason Donovan - Too Many Broken Hearts
  11. Billy Ocean - When The Going Gets tough, The Tough Get Going
  12. Bros - When Will I Be Famous?
  13. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
  14. Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now
  15. Yazz & The Plastic Population - The Only Way Is Up
  16. Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance
  17. M/A/R/R/S - Pump Up The Volume
  18. Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam
  19. Black Box - Ride On Time

CD 3

  1. George Michael - Faith
  2. Billy Joel - Uptown Girl
  3. The Bangles - Manic Monday
  4. Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse Of The Heart
  5. T'Pau - China In Your Hand
  6. Starship - We Built This City
  7. Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
  8. Wet Wet Wet - With A Little Help From My Friends
  9. Jennifer Rush - The Power Of Love
  10. Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer
  11. Boris Gardiner - I Want To Wake Up With You
  12. Chris De Burgh - The Lady In Red
  13. Kylie Minogue & Jason Donovan - Especially For You
  14. Nik Kershaw - I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  15. Feargal Sharkey - A Good Heart
  16. Terence Trent D'Arby - If You Let Me Stay
  17. Adam & The Ants - Prince Charming
  18. Tight Fit - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
  19. Men At Work - Down Under
  20. Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up
  21. Shakin' Stevens - Green Door

NOW That's what I Call The 80s is available now.


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