Top 10 Best 80s Synth Songs
VOICE OVER: Ryan Wild
WRITTEN BY: George Pacheco
Get ready to dance through memory lane as we explore the most iconic synthesizer-driven hits that defined a generation! From dark and moody tracks to upbeat dance floor fillers, we're diving into the electronic sounds that shaped the 1980s music scene. Which synthetic masterpiece tops our list? Our countdown includes classics from New Order, Eurythmics, a-ha, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, and more! Whether you're a synth-pop enthusiast or just discovering these electronic gems, this list celebrates the innovative sound that revolutionized music.
- #10: Dont You Want Me (1981) The Human League
- #9: Tainted Love (1982) Soft Cell
- #8: You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (1985) Dead Or Alive
- #7: West End Girls (1986) Pet Shop Boys
- #6: Relax (1984) Frankie Goes to Hollywood
- #5: Just Cant Get Enough (1981) Depeche Mode
- #4: Rio (1982) Duran Duran
- #3: Take On Me (1985)
- #2: Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (1983) Eurythmics
- #1: Blue Monday (1983) New Order
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