1980 Year Book

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October 21, 1980:
The Philadelphia Phillies win their first World Series Title in 6 games against the Kansas City Royals.

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1980 Music

Growing up in the 1970's meant listening to some great music. Records were all vinyl back then, and we bought our music in albums.

In 1980, the music scene strated making a shift. Disco was out, but a definite techno sound had crept into even rock band music (I think of how a band like Cheap Trick went from a really raw sound in the 70's to a much more polished and techno studio sound by 1980). Anyhow, no matter who your favorite artist was or what you favorite musical genre was, here are some musical memories for you from 1980..

Top 10 most Popular Songs of 1980

1."Please Don't Go" by KC & the Sunshine Band
2."Rock With You" by Michael Jackson
3."Do That to Me One More Time" by The Captain and Tennille
4."Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen
5."Another Brick in the Wall" by Pink Floyd
6."Call Me" by Blondie
7."Funkytown" by Lipps, Inc.
8."Coming Up" by Paul McCartney
9."It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" by Billy Joel
10."Magic" by Olivia Newton-John

What's YOUR favorite 1980 Song?

Grammy Awards for 1980

Record of the Year: "Sailing" by Christopher Cross
Best Song: "Sailing" by Christopher Cross
Best Album: Christopher Cross "Christopher Cross"
Male Vocalist: Kenny Loggins "This Is It"
Female Vocalist: Bette Midler "The Rose"

Other Music hits from 1980                                 

80's music explosion