The 80s were filled with incredible songs from Michael Jackson, Prince, Luther, Teddy, and Anita. The charts never wanted for great souls songs, so let’s share what we believe to be the top soul songs of the 80s…
“Billy Jean” Michael Jackson
“Purple Rain” Prince
“Giving You the Best I’ve Got” Anita Baker
“Sexual Healing” Marvin Gaye
“Thriller” Michael Jackson
“A House is Not a Home” Luther Vandross
“After the Love Has Gone” Earth Wind and Fire
“Smooth Operator” Sade
“Sweet Love” Anita Baker
“I Feel for You” Chaka Kahn
“P.Y.T.” Michael Jackson
Conclusions: The 80s was a diverse sound with both the men and the ladies selling millions of records. The country was also represented, Marvin and Anita from Motown, Teddy from Philadelphia, Prince from Minneapolis, Michael from the West Coast and Earth Wind and Fire from Chicago.
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