Easy Listening Essentials: '80s

A collection of adult contemporary with soothing and highly polished melodies perfect for lounging around the house. Enjoy a relaxing moment to lushly orchestrated romantic ballads and smooth lyrics. Some of the genre's giants infuse the list, including Elton John, Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, and Lionel Richie.
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Curated by

Henry van den Hoogen

Henry van den Hoogen has spent the last 35 years surrounded by music… all kinds of music: from pop, to punk, R&B, rock, oldies, overtures, funk and funky! In his career, he has programmed music for top radio stations in North American cities and worked for major record labels where he met and worked with some of the biggest names in music. Henry’s overriding passion is to discover great music and to connect listeners and artists by producing outstanding listening experiences.

Artists

Howard Jones
Ambrosia
Gladys Knight
Bill Withers
Juice Newton
Brenda Russell
Johnny Hates Jazz
Pure Prairie League
Fleetwood Mac
Richard Marx

Chart

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The Living Years
Mike + The Mechanics
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Downtown Train
Rod Stewart
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A Different Corner
George Michael
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How 'Bout Us
Champaign
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True
Spandau Ballet
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Days Are Numbers (The Traveller)
The Alan Parsons Project
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Throwing It All Away
Genesis
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An Innocent Man
Billy Joel
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The Old Songs
Barry Manilow
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Seasons Change
Exposé