00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the best examples of songs with production values, sounds, and or vibes that feel the most 80s.
00:25Number 10, Breathe Deeper, Tame Impala.
00:30If you love groovy and psychedelic music, Tame Impala is probably right up your alley.
00:39It's the brainchild of Kevin Parker, and features some beautiful and layered productions.
00:44There's nothing quite like listening to Breathe Deeper, with the track giving you a glimpse into the singer's brain.
00:48His vocals might remind you of John Lennon, with effects that give you a deeper 80s funk vibe.
00:54The latter sound wafts through your speakers, sending listeners a postcard from the middle of a beloved decade.
01:06It's a lush experience that few can create, as well as this performer.
01:10Starting off the 2020s in style, the single and the accompanying album, The Slow Rush, gives you a tornado of laid-back beats.
01:17Number 9, Leave the Door Open, Silk Sonic.
01:35Combining two talented people, Silk Sonic is something like a fantasy team-up for certain music fans.
01:40Anderson Paak and Bruno Mars take things slow with this tribute to R&B from long ago.
01:45Leave the Door Open is a warm brush of smooth jams, forming a love letter full of soul and pop elements.
01:51I'ma leave the door open.
01:55I'ma leave the door open.
01:57You don't need to be an expert to recognize this as a faithful adaptation of 70s and 80s styles.
02:02Throughout the listening experience, viewers might imagine putting on the period wardrobe and accessories as well.
02:08Both artists know exactly what they're doing and make this an enjoyable effort.
02:12Unsurprisingly, the track won a slew of Grammys, like Record of the Year.
02:23Number 8, Good Luck Babe, Chapel Roan.
02:27This iconoclastic vocalist sounds like she could have been a star in any generation.
02:40Good Luck Babe finds the artist in top form, creating an incredible melody that goes the distance.
02:46Roan is a fiercely independent voice that could be connected to titans like Kate Bush.
02:50As both a singer and songwriter, she's already proven herself as a timeless and multifaceted pop star.
02:55Her provocative style harkens back to Madonna's trailblazing work in the 1980s.
03:04This song takes aim at somebody denying their identity, but with the charm of a synth-pop groove underneath.
03:10The artist also explored an upbeat Tony Basil-esque single, with her crowd-pleasing Hot To Go.
03:14H-O-T-T-T-R-G-O, you can take it hard to go.
03:21Number 7, Falling Through, Particle House featuring Ryan Gilmore.
03:26Someday you'll rise, I'm coming to a field of youth.
03:34This one might sound so 80s that you'll be doing a double-take.
03:37Particle House's Falling Through captures the wave of nostalgia that a well-placed synth can give you.
03:43While you could spend all day on the keys, you can't forget the rocking guitar either.
03:47There's an ounce of new wave and arena rock in there too.
03:50With some heartfelt and sincere vocals, this song takes audiences to a time where Journey or even Kenny Loggins ruled the day.
04:02The Immaculate Production copies all of the finer elements of a bygone pop era.
04:07Even the drum fills make you wonder if a band like Starship secretly recorded this one.
04:18Number 6, Let's Love, David Gitta and Sia.
04:22With a superstar producer and a world-class singer, you know this song is going to be good.
04:33Let's Love immediately hits you with its dreamy synths and an 80s drum machine sound.
04:38If you listen closely, you might even hear a hint of Pat Benatar in the music.
04:42David Gitta lays down a great groove for Sia to sing over.
04:51The pop hook makes the catchy track all the more memorable, with a slick sound that'll have you skipping to the beat.
04:57Gitta is clearly a huge fan of the previous decade, and makes his love known throughout.
05:01Number 5, If You're Too Shy, Let Me Know, the 1975.
05:20Overflowing with influences, the 1975 travel into another era for this single.
05:25If You're Too Shy, Let Me Know shines with guitar and synth lines reminiscent of many 80s classics.
05:31It's a deceptively simple song that's jet-propelled by a crystal-clear production.
05:35The steady beat keeps a strong pulse, making the dance elements come alive.
05:46Their work here owes a healthy amount to any number of pop, rock, and electronic acts from yesteryear.
05:52They're able to both build tension and execute high-flying maneuvers with ease.
05:56Adding in a saxophone, the group calls to mind a day when more unexpected instruments
06:00filled mainstream music.
06:09Number 4, Midnight Sky, Miley Cyrus.
06:12Yeah, it's been a long night in the mirror's telling me to go home.
06:16But it's been a long time since I felt this good of my own.
06:20With her signature vocals, Miley Cyrus can seemingly blend any number of genres.
06:24Midnight Sky finds her going for a pure pop number with a splash of disco.
06:28Shining lights and bright dance floors might hit your brain as you listen.
06:32It's a fun ride full of a fusion of 80s pop, electronic, and synth flavors.
06:44Don't underestimate her ability to make you have a great time.
06:47You can groove to it and maybe even sing along to the sharp hook.
06:50In another successful era, Cyrus salutes the past and brings old sounds into the present day.
06:56Her raspy twang only makes it all that much better.
07:02Number 3, Levitating.
07:05Dua Lipa featuring DaBaby.
07:07If you wanna run away with me, I know a galaxy and I can take you for a ride.
07:11On her second album, Dua Lipa kicked it up a notch with a number of big hits, like Levitating and Love Again.
07:18The former exemplifies her take on the new disco genre.
07:21It mixes modern production with a dash of late 70s and early 80s disco.
07:25You can see people of all ages dancing to this at the club.
07:28So you can fly away from me tonight.
07:31Baby, let me take you for a ride.
07:33Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
07:34The song and its lyrics only uplift you, throwing you back to an earlier decade where many pop acts were doing the same.
07:40The single somehow manages to be nostalgic, without being desperate.
07:44With Lipa at the helm, this one makes you wanna dance in your parachute pants.
07:55Number 2, Save Your Tears.
07:58The Weeknd.
08:05If you know The Weeknd's music, you're probably hearing the 80s influence.
08:09There's everything from Prince, to other classic pop and R&B sounds.
08:13Save Your Tears is one of his most effective synth ballads, covering heartbreak with a rich layer of electronic keyboards.
08:19It's the moodier flip side of his other big and vintage-sounding single, Blinding Lights.
08:31With his high-quality vocals, the artist knows how to give listeners a musical journey full of emotions.
08:37It's so catchy that you can't stop listening or wondering how he does it.
08:41Using a tried-and-true formula, the performer crafts tribute to dreamlike and melancholic 80s tracks.
08:46Let's save your tears for another day.
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09:07Number 1. As It Was
09:11Harry Styles
09:12Come on, Harry, we want to say goodnight to you!
09:22On his third album, Harry's House, this pop star earns one of his biggest hits yet.
09:28As It Was finds the artist singing over bouncy synth lines.
09:31There's an ease with which he can access the massive highs of an 80s mixtape.
09:35This one in particular feels like a nod to any number of music icons,
09:39blending in what could be a mix of new wave and new romantic sounds.
09:48He's also proving once again that he shouldn't be underestimated.
09:52Throughout his acclaimed solo career, Styles shows that he's full of exciting choices and traditional pop elements.
09:57As It Was
10:00Do we forget another recent song that's packed with 80s flavor?
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