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Soft 80s

Dive into the softer side of the 80s with this meticulously curated playlist, highlighting the decade's most emotive and gentle tracks that defined an era of profound musical exploration. From the synth-pop melodies of Nik Kershaw's "Wouldn't It Be Good" to the deep emotional pull of Queen's remastered "Who Wants To Live Forever," this collection embodies the essence of a time when music was as diverse as the artists creating it. Artists like Madonna with "Live to Tell" and Bon Jovi's acoustic-driven "Wanted Dead Or Alive" showcase the versatility and depth found in 80s music, transcending beyond the commonly remembered upbeat dance tracks.

Spanning across various themes from love and longing in Lionel Richie's "Hello" to introspective journeys in Phil Collins' haunting "In The Air Tonight," each song serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of sounds that the 80s offered. The playlist includes gems like "Smooth Operator" by Sade, delivering sleek, soulful rhythms, and "Human" by The Human League, reflecting on the complexity of emotions and relationships. It's not just a trip down memory lane but an immersion into the less thunderous, yet equally captivating, heart of 80s music culture. Whether you're looking to rediscover old favorites or uncover some of the decade's more understated tracks, this playlist has got you covered.

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Air Supply 1 track
Alannah Myles 1 track
Alphaville 1 track
Ambrosia 1 track
Annie Lennox 1 track
Barbra Streisand 1 track
Benny Mardones 1 track
Berlin 1 track
Billy Idol 2 tracks
Black 1 track
Bobby McFerrin 1 track
Bon Jovi 2 tracks
Bruce Hornsby 1 track
Bruce Hornsby and the Range 1 track
Bruce Springsteen 2 tracks
Bryan Adams 1 track
Bryan Ferry 1 track
Carly Simon 1 track
Caron Wheeler 1 track
Chicago 1 track
Chris Isaak 1 track
Chris de Burgh 1 track
Chrissie Hynde 1 track
Christopher Cross 1 track
Cock Robin 1 track
Commodores 1 track
Crowded House 4 tracks
Culture Club 2 tracks
Cyndi Lauper 2 tracks
Daryl Hall & John Oates 2 tracks
Dave Stewart 1 track
Def Leppard 2 tracks
Dire Straits 3 tracks
Don Henley 3 tracks
Elton John 2 tracks
Enya 1 track
Eric Carmen 1 track
Europe 1 track
Eurythmics 1 track
F.R. David 1 track
Fleetwood Mac 2 tracks
Foreigner 2 tracks
Genesis 2 tracks
George Michael 1 track
Gladys Knight 1 track
Guns N' Roses 1 track
Heart 2 tracks
Jan Hammer 1 track
Jennifer Warnes 1 track
Joe Cocker 1 track
John Gallen 1 track
John Lennon 2 tracks
John Waite 1 track
Jon & Vangelis 1 track
Juice Newton 1 track
JuntunenPhD 1 track
Kate Bush 1 track
Kim Carnes 1 track
Madonna 3 tracks
Marillion 1 track
Martika 1 track
Marvin Gaye 1 track
Maxi Priest 1 track
Michael Jackson 2 tracks
Michael McDonald 1 track
Mike + The Mechanics 1 track
Mr. Mister 1 track
Nik Kershaw 1 track
Oleta Adams 1 track
Patrick Swayze 1 track
Pete Brown 1 track
Peter Gabriel 1 track
Phil Collins 5 tracks
Phil Thornalley 1 track
Pretenders 1 track
Prince 1 track
Queen 1 track
REO Speedwagon 1 track
Randy Crawford 1 track
Roxy Music 3 tracks
Roy Orbison 1 track
Sade 3 tracks
Sam Brown 1 track
Sananda Maitreya 1 track
Simple Minds 1 track
Simply Red 4 tracks
Soul II Soul 1 track
Spandau Ballet 1 track
Starship 1 track
Steely Dan 1 track
Stevie Nicks 1 track
Sting 3 tracks
Suzanne Vega 2 tracks
T'Pau 1 track
TOTO 2 tracks
Tears For Fears 1 track
The Alan Parsons Project 3 tracks
The Bangles 1 track
The Beautiful South 1 track
The Cars 1 track
The Flying Pickets 1 track
The Housemartins 1 track
The Human League 2 tracks
The Pointer Sisters 1 track
The Police 1 track
The Range 1 track
Thompson Twins 1 track
Tina Turner 3 tracks
Tom Petty 1 track
Tracy Chapman 2 tracks
U2 2 tracks
UB40 3 tracks
Vanessa Paradis 1 track
Wendy Fraser 1 track
Whitesnake 1 track
Yazoo 1 track