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Synthesizers and drum machines dominated 1983, shaping everything from new wave and synth-pop to the emerging sounds of electronic dance music. This was a pivotal moment when technology-driven production became mainstream, reflecting a cultural shift toward optimism and futurism in popular music.
Billie Jean
Michael Jackson
Girls Just Want To Have Fun
Cyndi Lauper
Every Breath You Take
The Police
Total Eclipse of the Heart
Bonnie Tyler
Beat It
Michael Jackson
Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
Eurythmics
Thriller
Michael Jackson
Karma Chameleon
Culture Club
Making Love Out Of Nothing At All
Air Supply
Faithfully
Journey
True
Spandau Ballet
Somebody's Watching Me
Rockwell
Uptown Girl
Billy Joel
I'm Still Standing
Elton John
Red Red Wine
UB40
Gimme All Your Lovin'
ZZ Top
All Night Long (All Night)
Lionel Richie
Rebel Yell
Billy Idol
Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)
Journey
Flashdance... What a Feeling
Irene Cara
The Trooper
Iron Maiden
This Charming Man
The Smiths
Moonlight Shadow
Mike Oldfield
It's Like That
Run-D.M.C.
Sharp Dressed Man
ZZ Top
Islands in the Stream
Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
Buffalo Soldier
Bob Marley
I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
Elton John
Everything Counts
Depeche Mode
Let's Dance
David Bowie