...SERIOUSLY.

I know I talk a lot about the 1980s when it comes to music and in particular, the year 1984 but there's just SO MUCH going on this year that calls for a book detailing all that was going on in music at the time.

Jackie Wilson died in 1984.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

Yes. An oft overlooked fact.

But, who wants to hear about Prince, MJ and Madonna and Springsteen and Lionel for the upteenth time.

Lets here about the emerging Hip-Hop scene. The electronic/new wave scene. Others who had hits in 84 like New Edition, Cindy Lauper and others.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

That's my point. There's so much more to 1984 besides Michael, Springsteen, Prince and Madonna that 1984 deserves an in depth analysis that covers every musical detail of the year.

That said, of course that doesn't mean they shouldn't be included but there are far more avenues that have yet to be touched upon or delved into deeper like what you've mentioned, the metamorphosis of R&B's sound/ Jam and Lewis, black music in general, the debut of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and others, the deaths of Marvin Gaye and especially Jackie Wilson and the impacts they left, the Minneapolis music scene, southern music, the rise of Wham!, U2 and other British bands and artists and their impact, the impact, importance and popularity of midcard acts and less popular acts like the one-hit wonders and underground/ indie acts, albums (from the hottest megastar down to the burgeoning underground talent), the commercial success of soundtracks tours and countless other things.

Heaven is the limit when it comes to source material for this.
[Edited 10/23/16 13:30pm]

MotownSubdivision said:

LittleBLUECorvette said:

But, who wants to hear about Prince, MJ and Madonna and Springsteen and Lionel for the upteenth time. Lets here about the emerging Hip-Hop scene. The electronic/new wave scene. Others who had hits in 84 like New Edition, Cindy Lauper and others.

That's my point. There's so much more to 1984 besides Michael, Springsteen, Prince and Madonna that 1984 deserves an in depth analysis that covers every musical detail of the year. That said, of course that doesn't mean they shouldn't be included but there are far more avenues that have yet to be touched upon or delved into deeper like what you've mentioned, the metamorphosis of R&B's sound/ Jam and Lewis, black music in general, the debut of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and others, the deaths of Marvin Gaye and especially Jackie Wilson and the impacts they left, the Minneapolis music scene, southern music, the rise of Wham!, U2 and other British bands and artists and their impact, the impact, importance and popularity of midcard acts and less popular acts like the one-hit wonders and underground/ indie acts, albums (from the hottest megastar down to the burgeoning underground talent), the commercial success of soundtracks tours and countless other things. Heaven is the limit when it comes to source material for this. [Edited 10/23/16 13:30pm]

That would be so cool! Agreed, there was so much going on musically in that year. I remember a few years back, VH1 did a Behind the Music on 1984, but it just really touched on the highlights of the year. I don't recall it being that in-depth.

breakdance was in full effect...soundtracks like Footloose & Breakin were popular

I was really big into 80s R&B/Dance...

Bar-Kays "Freakshow On The Dance Floor"

Ollie & Jerry "Breakin...There's No Stoppin Us"

Prince "When Doves Cry"

Cheryl Lynn "Encore"

Janet Jackson "Don't Stand Another Chance"

Kool & The Gang "Tonight"

Stephanie Mills "The Medicine Song"

SOS Band "Just The Way You Like It"

Lakeside "Outrageous"

One Way "Mr Groove"

Chaka Khan "I Feel For You"

Yarbrough & Peoples "Don't Waste Your Time"

Change "Change Of Heart"

Midnight Star "Operator"

Shalamar "Dancing In The Sheets"

Patrice Rushen "Feels So Real (Won't Let Go)"

Teena Marie "Lovergirl"

Eveleyn "Champange" King "Action"

Jacksons "Torture"

Irene Cara "Breakdance"

Whispers "Contagious"

New Edition "Cool It Now"

Diana Ross "Swept Away"

Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five "Step Off"

Billy Ocean "Caribbean Queen"

Melba Moore "Livin For Your Love"

Rockwell "Somebody's Watching Me"

Deniece Williams "Let's Hear It For The Boy"

I forgot "Basketball" by Kurtis Blow!

[Edited 10/23/16 14:31pm]

MotownSubdivision said:

Right on.

Shoot, I'd like to hear more about music outside of North America and the UK at the time. Japan's music scene has always been interesting to me.