Then there was this

 

Me too, though the scene here in northern nordics was pretty sparse back then, I mostly (don't) remember the illegal parties of early nineties. But the whole scene was a pretty tight-knit one as people knew each other. Good times!

 

The (UK) scene in the 80's was amazing, pirate radio would broadcast locations to meet. You would end up at a disused warehouse greeted to the squelchy sounds of a 303 and the famous "aceeeeeeeeeed", and plenty of smoke wafting over the heads of smiling faces. Legal raves totally killed the vibe

 

I only wish I could have experienced those days. I haven't been to many warehouse parties because they are rare around here but the ones I went to left lasting impressions on me.

Pirate radio too, I still listen to it myself sometimes. I bet it was still a completely different experience when it was fresh & new in those days.

 

peak at #1 1986 billboard 100, the only song in Germany Language ever made that on mainstream chart.. it's dance-able to my inner groove feels.. just sharing.. meet falco too yall

 

I was going to say "surely Kraftwerk" but I think you're right, the KW hits were English versions (outside Germany that is) after all.

But this is a fantastic tune regardless, those fancy synths, oh my.

 

Hmmm... I must say Falco was an amazing talent and just gone too soon. RIP. But what have i got for ya:
Not exactly #1 in the Billboard chart (it was #33), but #2 in UK and surely a song we all remember one way or the other, here you are, fresh from exactly 40 years ago circa 1981, this track is also famous for the Casio VL-1 use:

Oh and while i'm on the Germanic influence, here's one of -what i consider- the most influential tracks of the 80s. Peaking at #1 of the US Dance chart in 1983 and produced by none other than Cristopher Franke (Tangerine Dream), this is one of those jams that will always sound fresh and different:

Since i'm on the influential tip, here's a track i always think of as one of the "forefathers" of techno and house from what is to me one of the most important electronic acts of the modern era, a unique sounding experience back in the day, peaking at #23 of the Billboard chart, still sounding as fresh as the day it was released (1980), please enjoy Yello's "Bostich":

 

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I remember Trio referenced as "Pop nihilists" and that definition has stuck with me since. It's still a fantastic piece, love it!

 

I am surprised we are in page number 2 without mentioning one of the most influential tracks of the 80's: "Planet Rock"

 

Aga & this!

This one barely makes the cut at 79 but...

 

On the other side of 80's dance music we had what they labeled "DOR" or Dance Oriented Rock which encompassed rock, new wave, and anything in-between.

 

Man, I saw that cover and immediately thought of this:

Kool Keith is a genius and this one was sampled by Prodigy no less!

 

Great Thread
I first listened to this track

And it got me hooked. years have passed and I am still a big fan
Then there was this with it's famous video clip

Also these 3 are still great

I was born in 71 but fell in love with Occidental Music (I am in an Arabic speaking country) first with 80's pop then this led me to the 60's & 70's
I have thousands of music and songs from all eras and I love all genres with maybe as an exception Rap, I only like few tracks.
anyway thank you @The Pirate for the nostalgia

I could have posted hundreds of songs and Instrumentals so Pls forgive me for including one more. Enjoy

 

I don't see or feel "Final Countdown" as a dance song per se.

 

@Yellow Raven Since you posted "Billie Jean" I think you are familiar with this one: "Do it again medley Billie Jean". A combination of "Do It Again", a 1973 top-ten hit by Steely Dan and Michael Jackson's number-one song "Billie Jean".

 

@Donut Nyamer Rapper's Delight is a historical song. This song was the first hip hop song ever to reach the Billboard's Top 40 Hits Chart.

Note: At the OP I asked of all of you to post songs but add some explanation to the posts. Some of this songs, such as "Rapper's Delight", have a a lot of history behind them which not everyone knows.

 

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