I recognized all of them and what a fun trip down memory lane! The 80's were part of my teens and very early 20's and you're right Kabir, it was an absolutely fun decade.
Back when all that was happening I had a poster that we painted a big circle with a line through it right over milli vanilli's faces. Ah to be that young again. :)
I was born in 1971 so I grew up in the 80s. We had GREAT music!! And this was just the tip of the iceberg! Lots of other great songs like Thriller and Purple Rain just to name a few. I knew all these songs except maybe 4 or 5. Some of the early 80s songs flashed me back to rollerblading and hanging with friends. Good times!! I would love a compilation of all these songs together!! 💕
I was born in 74 so same here. I also had a sister 6 years older so I was influenced by popular music at a very early age. I could remember specific times even for the songs in the 70s video!
Everybody could say the same thing about their decade. I can say the same thing about the 70s. And the 70s singers had to actually sing because there was no auto tunes and synthesizers. Bands played real instruments.
I would love to interview someone on my RUclips channel about what it was like being a teenager in the 80s. I was born in 83 but didn't get that teenager experience LOL.
@@shadycnetwork If I could go back and do it all over again, I don’t think I’d change anything about it! You didn’t have to beat your brains in trying to make enough money to live on; prices were much more reasonable. Also, you could get into an arena concert 🎵 for less than $20. I could ramble on all day if given the chance! 🖤🤎
That's the thing about the 80s what a fantastic time it was to be a kid. Literally every single song on this list I remember and can think of a moment of my childhood where I heard it. And they were all good moments. If I could I would go back and Ill live in a perpetual 80s any day.
My children were born in 1980, 1981 and 1982 this video brought back lots of wonderful memories. You've got a great singing voice Kabir. Michael Jackson was much more than just his voice. What a talent!
I graduated high school in 1985 and the 80's was all about the music. This video brought back so many good memories. You would have loved it back then. Much love and many blessings from Michigan.
I grew up in the 80s and I swear that’s where my love for music comes from. I knew all but 5 of these songs. Random fact: I went to High School with Tiffany’s sister. Haven’t thought about her in so long but seeing her in here brought back memories, and so did almost all of these songs. Rock on Kabir 🤘🏼
This reminded me how talented you had to be before autotune. You're right, there wasn't much angst in music then. I appreciate all of these artists more now.
Class of ‘88 here. Sometimes I forget how local cover bands kept the hottest hits going through those decades. Now our local cover bands are Home Free or Pentatonix on RUclips.
Dude I was born end of the 80's and both of my sister's left home when I was 4 leaving me most of their cassettes plus and I love the 80's + 90's music I knew 93 of these songs and didn't know 24 it does make me feel old plus have good music taste at the same time.
You got about 80% from what I could tell, which shows how many of them are still played today. I was young in the 80s and it and the 90s were decades of energy and optimism which were reflected in the music. Times seem much bleaker now in comparison. I feel sorry that young people today have so many problems we didn't have back then.
There was only 3 songs I didn’t know. I was born in ‘74 so I watched MTV when it first started. Love my 80s. I wish that Janet Jackson and more hair bands were featured
I graduated high school in 1990 in America, so I truly lived the 80s! I saw Michael Jackson in concert, Rick James, Stevie Wonder, New Edition, RunDMC, to name a few. Prince also lit up the 80s. ..It's fair to say that the top 5 or top 10 songs of every month in the 80s was a great and memorable song.
So many great things. This is my high-school college years. There’s a lot of folks who had one or two hits, but also the emergence of George Michael, Madonna, Whitney, Cyndi Lauper, and Michael. Absolute legends.
I didn't need a time machine. I was 15 in 1980. Heavy Metal, Punk, Techno, early rap, ectra, collided into a whirlwind of awesome, uphoric, arena rock experiences!!!!! It was AWESOME!!!
I'm so glad I was an 80s kid! I graduated from high school in 1988. I'm a proud 80's kid! The music was amazing and movie soundtracks were the best and never the same again! 😊
Kabri, thanks for doing these, I also enjoy them! Definitely Michael Jackson, Madonna and George Michael were definitely the dominant performers in this decade
I was 17/18 in 1980, so it was an awesome decade for me music-wise! Wish you could have experienced it! Nothing like it. You seemed to remember tons of them. Well done!
Great reaction. "What a decade" indeed! The 80s were just hit after hit after hit. Those of us who were kids or teens back then were so fortunate to grow up with this soundtrack. So true these clips are too short though!
The song, "Celebration", has literally been played at almost every wedding I've been to or been a part of, except for my wedding. I got married at a church that didn't allow dancing. However, they did let my husband & I have our first wedding dance as husband & wife. 👍 Where was the song "Thriller" by Michael Jackson? That was a HUGE hit for him❗
You're very entertaining to watch! Getting right into the music. Singing. Pausing the song and singing it a little bit more before moving on to the next song. Lolol. Too cute!
Fun Fact (if no one else has pointed it out yet): The bearded guy on the Barbara Streisand cover is Bee Gees legend Barry Gibb, who wrote a bunch of songs for her that charted really well. EDIT: I'm a bit surprised "Kokomo" by The Beach Boys didn't make the list. It was a HUGE song in 1988 thanks to the movie "Cocktail".
There are quite a few remakes/covers in this vid. In order of appearance: Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love” is a remake of a song recorded and released in 1964 by American soul singer Gloria Jones, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts’ “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” is a remake of a song recorded and released in 1973 by British Glam Rock band The Arrows, David Bowie & Mick Jagger’s duet of “Dancing In The Street” is a remake of a 1964 Motown record from Martha (Reeves) & The Vandellas, Dionne (Warwick) & Friends’ “That’s What Friends Are For” was first recorded and released in 1982 by Rod Stewart for the film “Night Shift”, Whitney Houston’s “The Greatest Love of All” was first recorded and released by George Benson in 1976, Bananarama’s “Venus” was originally a #1 song by the Dutch Rock band Shocking Blue in 1970, Los Lobos’ “La Bamba” was first recorded and released in 1958 by the late Ritchie Valens, a few months before his untimely death in a plane crash and was featured in the 1987 biopic film of Valens, Tiffany’s “I Think We’re Alone Now” was originally recorded and released 20 years earlier by Tommy James & The Shondells, Pet Shop Boys’ “Always on My Mind” was originally recorded and released in 1972 as “(You Were) Always on My Mind by American soul singer Gwen McCrae (that same year both American Brenda Lee and Elvis Presley would record and have released versions of the same song with the title listed the same as Pet Shop Boys’ version), Phil Collins’ “A Groovy Kind of Love” is slowed down remake of the British band, The Mindbenders’ 1967 original, “A Groovy Kind of Love”.
I did not recognize 12 of the songs in this list. It did seem to be mostly the disco music that I didn't really know so well. I do know some ABBA, but I did not recognize anything they had on this list. I thought they were gone by the 80's. So that was a surprise. And I miss the 80's. It was a wonderful time. The music, clothes, hair, makeup, and just the mood of the country was so much fun. I know everyone thinks their teen years were the best of times, but even my father, who loved his teen years in the 60's, agreed that the 80's was a great time. And he had a family of six to provide for, with four teenage girls who wanted the clothes, makeup, hair, and music of the day. Hahaha. He should have been miserable but he too, loved it. It's hard to describe just how fun the 80's was. You have to have lived through it to really understand it. Don't get me wrong, I loved the 70's and how easy everything felt, but there were also some difficult times in the seventies, at least for the adults. But kids could feel the pressure that was on the adults around us. Of course, I lived out in the country then, so the music really worked with that. I remember singing "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" walking up our long dirt drive as it began to sprinkle. Looking out across the property and the wildflowers, birds, bees, and the trees, and all the little insects scurring and buzzing around. The music of the time fit my setting. But then the move to the city in 79, and the 80's music fit right in for my teen years. And what a time it was. Again, there is no describing it. The entire feel of hope and happiness cannot be explained in words. But I guess it can be explained in music. And the music of the time really fit with what everyone was feeling. Just a sense of happiness and let's have some fun. Maybe others can explain it better than me. But if I could return to a time, it would be probably be the 80's. Though I wouldn't mind reliving the 70's again for that laid back feel. I would also be happy to visit the 50's. I didn't live through it and would like to experience it. I hear it closely mirrors the 80's. And I must say, the music of the time has the same flair, as did the clothes and makeup, and even the hair. But then again, I've heard the same about the 20's. And if you listen to the music from the 20's, the styles in fashion, yeah, I can see that. Anyway, I'm ready for the 30 year come back. Did we miss it in the 2010's? I guess it wasn't too bad, but it didn't have the umph from the previous joyful decades, and it lead to the misery everyone seems to feel now. We're behind. Let's catch up!
I grew up in a great time...starting in the 60's with grade school into 70's with high school grad 1975 and on...hanging out with friends. Great times....
You want a playlist of this? Just search for any 80s pop playlist and you'll get every song from the video. This is basically as mainstream 80s as you can get. They are all eternal bangers, but are definitely just scratching the surface of what has come out of the 80s. In my honest to god opinion, musical variety peaked in the 80s, began to flatten out in the 90s and turned to what we have today. You literally have to search for a gem these days, whilst they were literally laying in every shelf back then. I remember going to the vinyl store near me and every time I bought the first cool looking vinyl cover, it had bangers in them.
This is actually hard for me to watch. I lived through every one of those songs and there were so many good times and so so many bad times, I can't help but cry. I get transported back to the day when all the people who I loved and who ever truly loved me were still alive. They're all gone now. 😢💔
I know what you mean! Some of these songs just reminded me of having fun but others reminded me of bad relationships and being in situations i wasn't happy in -it can be hard to look back sometimes - but anyway i survived and i still love to party!
I was born in 1979 so I remember most of the songs from about 1984/85 onwards. There was such a variety of music in the 80s and it’s interesting to see the music change as it goes through the decade. There is another video for the 2nd most popular song of each month with every more brilliant 80s songs on it as well as ones for the 90s, 00’s and up to now (although the last one starts from 2012 instead of 2010 as loads of the songs had been blocked).
Kabir, thank you for doing this one. These songs were, except for 2 of them, along with some from the 50s to the 70s, my childhood in music as I was born in the late 70s.
Hey Kabir I love how you get swept away on a good groove - as you commented most of these songs were uplifting and fun and just make you want to party (except for old misery boots Phil Collins, he must have started the trend in moody/pained songs that we still have today)
I was born in November 1986 cool the Top Gun song Take my breath away. Love 80s music. I wish i had a time machine to take me back as me now and place me in the front row at all the great 80s concerts Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Fleetwood Mac, Foreigner, Journey, etc. Concerts were only 20 dollars then well my mom said lol. My 12 yr old daughters 1st grade teacher is John Mellancamp's sister. I lived in Seymour, Indiana with my then husband (ex husband as of 2019).
Being born in 1973, my intire childhood was the 80's and it was extraordinary we all wanted to sing like Whitney Houston. America was a fantastic place in the 80's Plus MTV actually played music videos, we would sit and watch for hours.❤ I loved Prince, his music is still fantastic.
I was born mid-80s. I have aunts who aren’t that much older than me. These songs and up to mid-90s top-40 were what I listened to until I discovered rock music in 1997.
I had forgotten about some of these but overall I remember most of them. I was surprised Bon Jovi was listed only once, Janet Jackson was a powerhouse as well. The 80's was just awesome!
My decades were the 1970's and 1980s. I was born 1959 and the 70's (starting 1975) and 80's are my partying times. Great times and the crazy fashion in the 80's I loved so much. I think I just went thru all the styles. Now with 64 I'm finding many 80's fashion again, and I will wear it this summer in a toned down way. I mean no crazy hair with all that hairspray. 😜😂
Sadly, disco died at about 1983. Was born in 81. My older cousin was born in 75 and she was ALL about the 80's so I listened to this music at a very early age. Her favorite song of all time was Eternal Flame by The Bangles. She and my aunt passed away in 1991(a month and 2 weeks before her 15th birthday) to a drunk driver. I wasn't allowed to go to their funeral as I was only 10, my mom didn't think me and my younger brother could handle it. She has regretted it pretty much ever since. They even played Eternal Flame at the funeral.
Ha Ha, I have my phone filled with 80's hits and that is what I listen to whenever I drive 5+ hours to get to places in the US Midwest from Minneapolis to anywhere. And yes, I graduated HS in 1982 so my early music!
I was in my 20s in the '80s a practicing chiropractic and this was great. MJ, Phil Collins, Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, it could go on and on. Some days this was what was playing in my office...my older patients weren't thrilled.
This list must be an amalgamation of multiple international charts. There’s a few songs on here that weren’t big in America but were popular elsewhere, for example, ‘Words’ at 5:25 charted very modestly in the US, but was HUGE in Europe. I imagine there’s a few songs on here that applies to
A great video reaction. I think you knew about 75% of the songs, at least. You should do the 60's hits because it was a great decade but you probably won't know as many of the songs.
I've been through all these eras of music. 70s for me since I was born in the late 50s, then my first daughter was born in 74 and she was through the 80s and 90s music, then I had a daughter in '86 that weren't through 80s and 00s music, then I had two other daughters in the beginning and the end of the 90s so I've heard it all intensely!!!
I didn't realize how many of these songs came out way earlier than I thought they did. I was born in 78 so I was young in the 80's but I definitely remember most of these songs and the music videos that played on MTV
I was born in 1990 and my dad preferred 70'n and early '90's rock. I love all music decade by decade and how they slowly "evolved" and melded into each other year by year. I don't think it's a crazy thought.
I was born in 1955 so between the 70s decade I was 15-25 yo, and the 80s I was 25-35. A good age to experience both decades. If I had to choose, I would pick the 70s because there was more variety, artists were fresh and music was not as concerned with being a video because it was before MTV.
I recognized all of them and what a fun trip down memory lane! The 80's were part of my teens and very early 20's and you're right Kabir, it was an absolutely fun decade.
Girl you know it’s True by Milli Vanilli, the one you said was “so funky,” you should look into. It’s got an amazing backstory. 😂😂😂
Absolutely!
Exactly what I was thinking. Go down that rabbit hole. 🤣
I loved those guys, super disappointed when they went down
You got way more than 40%, Kabir. Id say you have earned your honorary Gen X membership!
Your T Shirt and key chain are on the way.
Back when all that was happening I had a poster that we painted a big circle with a line through it right over milli vanilli's faces. Ah to be that young again. :)
Watching you react to this music is pure joy. You know more than you think.
I was born in 1971 so I grew up in the 80s. We had GREAT music!! And this was just the tip of the iceberg! Lots of other great songs like Thriller and Purple Rain just to name a few. I knew all these songs except maybe 4 or 5. Some of the early 80s songs flashed me back to rollerblading and hanging with friends. Good times!! I would love a compilation of all these songs together!! 💕
I have to agree. I was also born in 71 and knew all but 1 song that was towards the end. This definitely brought back memories.
Yep 71 here too , they could do a video like this of #2's each month and it still is a total hits package.
I was born in 74 so same here. I also had a sister 6 years older so I was influenced by popular music at a very early age. I could remember specific times even for the songs in the 70s video!
1972 model here and yes I knew all of these!!
The 80’s are arguably THE BEST DECADE!!! Music, fashion trends, ground-breaking tv and cinema… you name it!
Everybody could say the same thing about their decade. I can say the same thing about the 70s. And the 70s singers had to actually sing because there was no auto tunes and synthesizers. Bands played real instruments.
@@mildredpierce4506 💚💚💚
I love learning about 80's pop culture, one of my favorite shows was "I Love the 80's"
Unfortunately that mf Reagan had to bring it all down in the US at least
@@mildredpierce4506 I agree with the 70s being the best but for more reasons than just it being when I was a teen!
Being a teenager in the 80s was incredible! Life was just free and easy with the best music/concerts ❤️
I would love to interview someone on my RUclips channel about what it was like being a teenager in the 80s. I was born in 83 but didn't get that teenager experience LOL.
@@shadycnetwork If I could go back and do it all over again, I don’t think I’d change anything about it! You didn’t have to beat your brains in trying to make enough money to live on; prices were much more reasonable. Also, you could get into an arena concert 🎵 for less than $20. I could ramble on all day if given the chance! 🖤🤎
@@odieooops4171 hey shoot me a message or comment on my videos some way to get a hold of you cuz I would love to interview you.
I was in hs and college in 80s
Best decade ever. Time machine please
I miss the 80s. It was my Jr high and high school time and I think I had a memory hit me for each song. Those were the good days!
That's the thing about the 80s what a fantastic time it was to be a kid. Literally every single song on this list I remember and can think of a moment of my childhood where I heard it. And they were all good moments. If I could I would go back and Ill live in a perpetual 80s any day.
My son was 3 in 1986 and this was his favorite song and video on MTV.
My children were born in 1980, 1981 and 1982 this video brought back lots of wonderful memories. You've got a great singing voice Kabir. Michael Jackson was much more than just his voice. What a talent!
I graduated high school in 1985 and the 80's was all about the music. This video brought back so many good memories. You would have loved it back then. Much love and many blessings from Michigan.
I grew up in the 80s and I swear that’s where my love for music comes from. I knew all but 5 of these songs. Random fact: I went to High School with Tiffany’s sister. Haven’t thought about her in so long but seeing her in here brought back memories, and so did almost all of these songs. Rock on Kabir 🤘🏼
This reminded me how talented you had to be before autotune. You're right, there wasn't much angst in music then. I appreciate all of these artists more now.
I was a senior in HS during 85-86. Great time to be alive!
Watching you rock out to the 3 seconds of song is a blast!
Graduated from high school in 82 and college after. So much fun. Best music ever. Loved listening to local bands cover these
Me too!
Class of ‘88 here.
Sometimes I forget how local cover bands kept the hottest hits going through those decades.
Now our local cover bands are Home Free or Pentatonix on RUclips.
I loved growing up in the 80s. It was a special time that I will always cherish.
I am extremely impressed that you knew most of them.
Kudos to you. 🎩🍻
This was an amazing walk down memory lane! Born in the early 80's and I can still remember a lot of these getting regular airplay.
Kabir, PLEASE do more of these videos! These are so much fun, I'm singing and dancing in my kitchen, lol. 😂❤
Man this was my childhood soundtrack! Love it.
Dude I was born end of the 80's and both of my sister's left home when I was 4 leaving me most of their cassettes plus and I love the 80's + 90's music I knew 93 of these songs and didn't know 24 it does make me feel old plus have good music taste at the same time.
You got about 80% from what I could tell, which shows how many of them are still played today. I was young in the 80s and it and the 90s were decades of energy and optimism which were reflected in the music. Times seem much bleaker now in comparison. I feel sorry that young people today have so many problems we didn't have back then.
There was only 3 songs I didn’t know. I was born in ‘74 so I watched MTV when it first started. Love my 80s. I wish that Janet Jackson and more hair bands were featured
Same! I was born in ‘74 as well and remember MTV from its inception.
I graduated high school in 1990 in America, so I truly lived the 80s! I saw Michael Jackson in concert, Rick James, Stevie Wonder, New Edition, RunDMC, to name a few. Prince also lit up the 80s.
..It's fair to say that the top 5 or top 10 songs of every month in the 80s was a great and memorable song.
So many great things. This is my high-school college years. There’s a lot of folks who had one or two hits, but also the emergence of George Michael, Madonna, Whitney, Cyndi Lauper, and Michael. Absolute legends.
Michael emerged WAY before the 80s.
He re-emerged.
@@DeAnne1233 I don't even think re-emerge seems accurate because he never went away.
@@terrigaines1812 Popped back up in a new skin? 😆
@@terrigaines1812 His video footage with his brothers from the 1970s is absolutely amazing!
I just found you!!!! i LOVE YOUR 80'S REACTIONS.......I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL U DO MORE
I didn't need a time machine. I was 15 in 1980. Heavy Metal, Punk, Techno, early rap, ectra, collided into a whirlwind of awesome, uphoric, arena rock experiences!!!!! It was AWESOME!!!
The 80's were magic
I'm so glad I was an 80s kid! I graduated from high school in 1988. I'm a proud 80's kid! The music was amazing and movie soundtracks were the best and never the same again! 😊
I was born in 1977, So i grew up with this...what a fantastic blast from the past.
Kabri, thanks for doing these, I also enjoy them! Definitely Michael Jackson, Madonna and George Michael were definitely the dominant performers in this decade
La Isla Bonita 😍
I was 17/18 in 1980, so it was an awesome decade for me music-wise! Wish you could have experienced it! Nothing like it. You seemed to remember tons of them. Well done!
Great reaction. "What a decade" indeed! The 80s were just hit after hit after hit. Those of us who were kids or teens back then were so fortunate to grow up with this soundtrack. So true these clips are too short though!
MTV was born in the 80's. I graduated high school in 89. Good times. Less bullshit.
The song, "Celebration", has literally been played at almost every wedding I've been to or been a part of, except for my wedding. I got married at a church that didn't allow dancing. However, they did let my husband & I have our first wedding dance as husband & wife. 👍
Where was the song "Thriller" by Michael Jackson? That was a HUGE hit for him❗
And "Here & Now"
Best Music Decade
The music is so good love the reactions to the music videos
Also so fun, and agree that they need more time on each song. I was in high school and college in the 80s, and it was definitely a fun time. :)
I turned 19 in 1980. I probably danced to many of these songs on many, many Friday and Saturday nights out. This will be fun!
You're very entertaining to watch! Getting right into the music. Singing. Pausing the song and singing it a little bit more before moving on to the next song. Lolol. Too cute!
The 80's was so much better of a decade for music than a lot of people like to give it credit for.
Fun Fact (if no one else has pointed it out yet): The bearded guy on the Barbara Streisand cover is Bee Gees legend Barry Gibb, who wrote a bunch of songs for her that charted really well.
EDIT: I'm a bit surprised "Kokomo" by The Beach Boys didn't make the list. It was a HUGE song in 1988 thanks to the movie "Cocktail".
Born in '82. So many great songs, and some I'm still discovering!
1980’s music was fantastic. Every song ❤️
Was born in 1975. This is bringing back some memories! Really enjoyed your video.
There are quite a few remakes/covers in this vid. In order of appearance: Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love” is a remake of a song recorded and released in 1964 by American soul singer Gloria Jones, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts’ “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” is a remake of a song recorded and released in 1973 by British Glam Rock band The Arrows, David Bowie & Mick Jagger’s duet of “Dancing In The Street” is a remake of a 1964 Motown record from Martha (Reeves) & The Vandellas, Dionne (Warwick) & Friends’ “That’s What Friends Are For” was first recorded and released in 1982 by Rod Stewart for the film “Night Shift”, Whitney Houston’s “The Greatest Love of All” was first recorded and released by George Benson in 1976, Bananarama’s “Venus” was originally a #1 song by the Dutch Rock band Shocking Blue in 1970, Los Lobos’ “La Bamba” was first recorded and released in 1958 by the late Ritchie Valens, a few months before his untimely death in a plane crash and was featured in the 1987 biopic film of Valens, Tiffany’s “I Think We’re Alone Now” was originally recorded and released 20 years earlier by Tommy James & The Shondells, Pet Shop Boys’ “Always on My Mind” was originally recorded and released in 1972 as “(You Were) Always on My Mind by American soul singer Gwen McCrae (that same year both American Brenda Lee and Elvis Presley would record and have released versions of the same song with the title listed the same as Pet Shop Boys’ version), Phil Collins’ “A Groovy Kind of Love” is slowed down remake of the British band, The Mindbenders’ 1967 original, “A Groovy Kind of Love”.
I turned 5 in December of 1980 so this is making me so nostalgic! I'd say 95% of these are attached to memories for me!
Okay I think I just fell in love with you. 😂 You're the first You Tuber I've seen who seems to know and like all of these.
It's nice when somebody actually knows the songs and enjoys music. Most reactors don't know 90% of it except what is used in TikTok videos
I remember as a kid when I got my first radio as a birthday gift. I heard Beat It come on and I have been a music fan ever since.
I did not recognize 12 of the songs in this list. It did seem to be mostly the disco music that I didn't really know so well. I do know some ABBA, but I did not recognize anything they had on this list. I thought they were gone by the 80's. So that was a surprise.
And I miss the 80's. It was a wonderful time. The music, clothes, hair, makeup, and just the mood of the country was so much fun. I know everyone thinks their teen years were the best of times, but even my father, who loved his teen years in the 60's, agreed that the 80's was a great time. And he had a family of six to provide for, with four teenage girls who wanted the clothes, makeup, hair, and music of the day. Hahaha. He should have been miserable but he too, loved it. It's hard to describe just how fun the 80's was. You have to have lived through it to really understand it.
Don't get me wrong, I loved the 70's and how easy everything felt, but there were also some difficult times in the seventies, at least for the adults. But kids could feel the pressure that was on the adults around us. Of course, I lived out in the country then, so the music really worked with that. I remember singing "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" walking up our long dirt drive as it began to sprinkle. Looking out across the property and the wildflowers, birds, bees, and the trees, and all the little insects scurring and buzzing around. The music of the time fit my setting.
But then the move to the city in 79, and the 80's music fit right in for my teen years. And what a time it was. Again, there is no describing it. The entire feel of hope and happiness cannot be explained in words. But I guess it can be explained in music. And the music of the time really fit with what everyone was feeling. Just a sense of happiness and let's have some fun. Maybe others can explain it better than me. But if I could return to a time, it would be probably be the 80's. Though I wouldn't mind reliving the 70's again for that laid back feel.
I would also be happy to visit the 50's. I didn't live through it and would like to experience it. I hear it closely mirrors the 80's. And I must say, the music of the time has the same flair, as did the clothes and makeup, and even the hair. But then again, I've heard the same about the 20's. And if you listen to the music from the 20's, the styles in fashion, yeah, I can see that.
Anyway, I'm ready for the 30 year come back. Did we miss it in the 2010's? I guess it wasn't too bad, but it didn't have the umph from the previous joyful decades, and it lead to the misery everyone seems to feel now. We're behind. Let's catch up!
I grew up in a great time...starting in the 60's with grade school into 70's with high school grad 1975 and on...hanging out with friends. Great times....
You want a playlist of this? Just search for any 80s pop playlist and you'll get every song from the video. This is basically as mainstream 80s as you can get. They are all eternal bangers, but are definitely just scratching the surface of what has come out of the 80s. In my honest to god opinion, musical variety peaked in the 80s, began to flatten out in the 90s and turned to what we have today. You literally have to search for a gem these days, whilst they were literally laying in every shelf back then. I remember going to the vinyl store near me and every time I bought the first cool looking vinyl cover, it had bangers in them.
God, I miss the 80s so much. It hurts.
This is actually hard for me to watch. I lived through every one of those songs and there were so many good times and so so many bad times, I can't help but cry. I get transported back to the day when all the people who I loved and who ever truly loved me were still alive. They're all gone now. 😢💔
I know what you mean! Some of these songs just reminded me of having fun but others reminded me of bad relationships and being in situations i wasn't happy in -it can be hard to look back sometimes - but anyway i survived and i still love to party!
Gosh I just went thru Jr High and High School. Great memories and great songs. Wow you knew a lot good for you. It was a happy time for sure.
I was born in 1979 so I remember most of the songs from about 1984/85 onwards. There was such a variety of music in the 80s and it’s interesting to see the music change as it goes through the decade. There is another video for the 2nd most popular song of each month with every more brilliant 80s songs on it as well as ones for the 90s, 00’s and up to now (although the last one starts from 2012 instead of 2010 as loads of the songs had been blocked).
Kabir, thank you for doing this one. These songs were, except for 2 of them, along with some from the 50s to the 70s, my childhood in music as I was born in the late 70s.
5:10 spot on
Now this was the first decade I was old enough to really remember music. What a time to be alive.
Oh I'm so glad I grew up in the 80's... that was an awesome video
Wow! First time visiting ur channel and I subscribed. I missed 4 I think. But, I graduated h.s. in 80. that was a blast!
Hey Kabir I love how you get swept away on a good groove - as you commented most of these songs were uplifting and fun and just make you want to party (except for old misery boots Phil Collins, he must have started the trend in moody/pained songs that we still have today)
Some good 80's music knowledge there already, keep going.
I was born in November 1986 cool the Top Gun song Take my breath away. Love 80s music. I wish i had a time machine to take me back as me now and place me in the front row at all the great 80s concerts Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Fleetwood Mac, Foreigner, Journey, etc. Concerts were only 20 dollars then well my mom said lol. My 12 yr old daughters 1st grade teacher is John Mellancamp's sister. I lived in Seymour, Indiana with my then husband (ex husband as of 2019).
MJ. George micheal Phil collins. Whitney. Such great talents.
Being born in 1973, my intire childhood was the 80's and it was extraordinary we all wanted to sing like Whitney Houston. America was a fantastic place in the 80's Plus MTV actually played music videos, we would sit and watch for hours.❤ I loved Prince, his music is still fantastic.
My oldest daughter was born in '74 and was that "big hair" 80's girl!!!!
I was born in 1971 and it definitely was a great time to grow up in! There were just so many great songs in the 80s!!
I was born mid-80s. I have aunts who aren’t that much older than me. These songs and up to mid-90s top-40 were what I listened to until I discovered rock music in 1997.
Amazing reaction 🤩🎶🎶🎤
I had forgotten about some of these but overall I remember most of them. I was surprised Bon Jovi was listed only once, Janet Jackson was a powerhouse as well. The 80's was just awesome!
There was just so many great songs in the 80s. Definitely too many to fit in one video like this!
Wow yes no Janet !- that's a surprise she was massive back then
awesome job Kabir. Also letting you know, there is a part 2 of this. It's the 2nd most popular songs of each month. More songs you'll probably know.
Born late 1981 so I heard so many of these growing up. Just a great era for music!
My decades were the 1970's and 1980s. I was born 1959 and the 70's (starting 1975) and 80's are my partying times. Great times and the crazy fashion in the 80's I loved so much. I think I just went thru all the styles.
Now with 64 I'm finding many 80's fashion again, and I will wear it this summer in a toned down way. I mean no crazy hair with all that hairspray. 😜😂
Blondie's Call Me was the song of the month when I was born :D Always loved them.
Sadly, disco died at about 1983.
Was born in 81. My older cousin was born in 75 and she was ALL about the 80's so I listened to this music at a very early age. Her favorite song of all time was Eternal Flame by The Bangles. She and my aunt passed away in 1991(a month and 2 weeks before her 15th birthday) to a drunk driver. I wasn't allowed to go to their funeral as I was only 10, my mom didn't think me and my younger brother could handle it. She has regretted it pretty much ever since. They even played Eternal Flame at the funeral.
I was a teenager in the 80s, oh what a decade, I loved every minute, well I would as was at school
I remember when Rickrolling first started, I never thought I could memorize that many RUclips URLs.🤣🤣🤣
I was born in the 80s, but I didn’t remember how cool it was. I was a child.
I think you are an 80's man!!! You knew at least 80% of these. lol good for you.
Ha Ha, I have my phone filled with 80's hits and that is what I listen to whenever I drive 5+ hours to get to places in the US Midwest from Minneapolis to anywhere. And yes, I graduated HS in 1982 so my early music!
It was uplifting. It was the “go-go 80’s”. Everyone did aerobics, worked hard and payed harder. Way harder. 😂
I was in my 20s in the '80s a practicing chiropractic and this was great. MJ, Phil Collins, Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, it could go on and on. Some days this was what was playing in my office...my older patients weren't thrilled.
This list must be an amalgamation of multiple international charts. There’s a few songs on here that weren’t big in America but were popular elsewhere, for example, ‘Words’ at 5:25 charted very modestly in the US, but was HUGE in Europe. I imagine there’s a few songs on here that applies to
A great video reaction. I think you knew about 75% of the songs, at least. You should do the 60's hits because it was a great decade but you probably won't know as many of the songs.
Grew up in the 80's, was young in the early years of the decade so the ones I didn't know were from then but still knew all but 14 songs.
I've been through all these eras of music. 70s for me since I was born in the late 50s, then my first daughter was born in 74 and she was through the 80s and 90s music, then I had a daughter in '86 that weren't through 80s and 00s music, then I had two other daughters in the beginning and the end of the 90s so I've heard it all intensely!!!
Some of these are covers from he 60s. Good presentation. Just the right amount of commentary.
Kabir, I think you got more than 40%
..and we even got a little bit of solo style. Very fun!!!
I didn't realize how many of these songs came out way earlier than I thought they did. I was born in 78 so I was young in the 80's but I definitely remember most of these songs and the music videos that played on MTV
This is my teenage years in a capsule. Oh, my heart!
I was born in 1990 and my dad preferred 70'n and early '90's rock.
I love all music decade by decade and how they slowly "evolved" and melded into each other year by year.
I don't think it's a crazy thought.
You like Tainted Love too!
I missed 9 in 80 and 81 but was fortunate enough to be a young kid and teen in the 80s. I knew all from 82 on and fantastic Era! ❤
80s were my Era! I was groovin' like a loser!! Lol Thanks Kabir!! Truth! I would put all these on my Playlist!!
70's were pretty darn good, as well
I was 7-17yrs old during the 80's. It was such a great time for music. Also the early 90's too.
Agree that the clips aren't long enough was singing along and grooving and have to rapidly change song lol I was born in 86 but love 80s music
My kids grew up in the 80's and 90's, so I know alot of these!!
I was born in 1955 so between the 70s decade I was 15-25 yo, and the 80s I was 25-35. A good age to experience both decades. If I had to choose, I would pick the 70s because there was more variety, artists were fresh and music was not as concerned with being a video because it was before MTV.