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Category: 1980-1990

Running Up That Hill – Kate Bush

Kate Bush is one of my favourites, especially her older stuff! "Running Up That Hill" is one of her most popular and has been covered by Within Temptation and Placebo.…

Beat it – Michael Jackson

Another Michael Jackson hit, this one with a powerful message which is as relevant today as it was in 1982 when "Beat It" was released. A fun one to play…

Andante, Andante – ABBA

Another ABBA song, also featuring in Mamma Mia - "Andante, Andante" wasn't a song I was familiar with before but turns out it's a fun and challenging tune to play,…

Africa – Toto

Released in 1982 by Toto, Africa has become an iconic song which everyone has encountered at some point and remembers because of that catchy melody =D It has quite a…

Money, Money, Money – ABBA

Another ABBA classic - what instrument would you play if you had a little money?! Whether you know the original or the version from the hit musical film and stage…

Thriller – Michael Jackson

Appropriately timed for Halloween, "Thriller" is one of Michael Jackson's most iconic songs with that famous dance everyone loves to imitate! The song is very long and has many different…

Eye of the Tiger – Survivor

Featuring in the film 1982 Rocky III, "Eye of the Tiger" has become a well-known classic rock track which has been covered and parodied numerous times! A fun challenge for…

Super Trouper – ABBA

The classic 80's ABBA hit "Super Trouper" translated over really nicely into letter notes :) Whether you know the original, heard it in the film Mamma Mia or even the…

Fast Car – Tracy Chapman

Tracy Chapman released "Fast Car" in 1988, topping the charts around the world. The melodic chorus part at the end is the best bit, enjoy the music notes below :)…

Angel of Music – Phantom of the Opera

Sung by the talented Emily Rossum for the film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera" - the song "Angel of Music" is an understated tune, offering…