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Tag: Classic 80s

Shout – Tears for Fears

"Shout" was released in 1984 by British band Tears for Fears and became an iconic song of the 80's. There have been some great covers of it over the years…

True Colors – Cyndi Lauper

Released in 1986, "True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper became a true 80's classic hit after spending weeks at the top of the charts. You may have also heard versions by…

I’m Still Standing – Elton John

Elton John's upbeat 1985 pop classic "I'm Still Standing" was a massive hit and is really fun to play. I hope you enjoy playing along with the letter notes :)…

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…

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…

Dirty Diana – Michael Jackson

"Dirty Diana" has put Michael Jackson in the charts twice - once upon it's initial release in 1988 then again in 2009 after Michael Jackson's passing. A relatively simple and repetitive…

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…