We’ll choose five songs apiece from six major genres ... the aforementioned “Funkytown” at the top of the charts dominated the Spring of 1980. It wasn't released on a Blondie album ...

Five superb 1980s albums that need to be heard more. Let me explain what I mean with five examples below, all from the 1980s.

These two powerhouse vocalists were absolutely made to make music together. “Back Together Again” is a collaboration between soul-disco icons Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack, released in 1980.