[Shaun]

Since the 90s edition is quite popular, and the 1980s was a decade of absolute musical brilliance, I thought I'd do another edition. I also have plans for a 70s and 00s version, perhaps even a 60s. But those won't be around for a while.

The songs I've chosen were all very successful in the 80s - I might have missed out a few gems, but I think these 64 are a good all-around reflection of the decade.

Anyway, the rules:
- 8 groups with 8 songs in each. You vote for your favourite 4 from each one. The 4 with the most votes will go through to the next round.
- One vote per member.
- If there is a tie at the end of the round, there will be a separate poll to decide which song goes through.

The Groups:

Group One:
Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights
George Michael - Careless Whisper
Duran Duran - The Reflex
Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
Lionel Richie - Hello
David Bowie - Ashes to Ashes
Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind
Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddap You Face

Group Two:
Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
Jennifer Rush - The Power Of Love
Adam And The Ants - Stand and Deliver
John Lennon - Imagine
The Police - Every Breath You Take
Softcell - Tainted Love
Madonna - Papa, Don't Preach
Billy Ocean - When The Going Gets Tough...

Group Three:
Ray Parker Jr. - Theme From Ghostbusters
Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
Berlin - Take My Breath Away
The Specials - Ghost Town
Huey Lewis & The News - The Power of Love
Ultravox - Vienna
Madness - House of Fun
Kylie & Jason Donovan - Especially For You

Group Four:
Diana Ross - Chain Reaction
Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Round
The Jam - Town Called Malice
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
Lionel Richie - All Night Long
Irene Cara - Fame
Ben E. King - Stand By Me
Nena - 99 Red Balloons

Group Five:
Chris De Burgh - The Lady In Red
Bros - When Will I Be Famous?
Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax!
Billy Joel - Uptown Girl
Spandau Ballet - True
Blondie - Atomic
The Bangles - Eternal Flame
David Bowie - Let's Dance

Group Six:
Europe - The Final Countdown
ABBA - The Winner Takes It All
Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie
Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue
Yazz - The Only Way Is Up
Wham! - Wake Me Up (Before You Go-Go)
UB40 - Red Red Wine

Group Seven:
Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
Dexy's Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen
Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure
Survivor - The Eye Of The Tiger
Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer
Black Box - Ride On Time

Group Eight:
Prince - Kiss
The Pointer Sisters - Automatic
Human League - Don't You Want Me?
Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Aha - The Sun Always Shines on TV
Phil Collins - You Can't Hurry Love
Madonna - Into The Groove
Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart