Women of 80s Music - The A-Z of Pop Goddesses
The Pop Goddesses are an elite group of women. These are the women who scaled the top
of the charts. Many of these woman were songwriters, some just vocalists, but all of
them spectacular in their own right.
Allison Moyet - Yaz
As a solo artist or as the lead singer of Yaz, Allison was most noted for her striking
bluesy voice.
Amy Grant
One of the few artists of contemporary Christian music to crossover as a successful
pop star. She released her debut album at age 15 in 1977!
Annie Lennox - Eurythmics
Pop star whose solo work is as popular as her work with the legendary New Wave pop
group Eurythmics from the 80s.
Belinda Carlisle, Jane Wiedlin, Charlotte Caffey, Margot Olaverra (bass), Gina Schock & Kathy Valentine - The Go Go's
The first all-group band to top the album charts with Beauty & The Beat.
Brenda K Starr
Although not attaining much notoriety in the 80s, 90s pop star Mariah Carey sang backup
for her and eventually covered her song "I Still Believe."
Carol Decker - T'Pau
The hit "Heart and Soul" climbed to number 4 in 1987. The band name T'Pau, was taken
from a character in the science fiction series Star Trek.
Corrine Drewery - Swing Out Sister
A former fashion designer, Corrine and her band Swing Out Sister combined pop and jazz
to create a smooth yet funky sound.
Cyndi Lauper
Unusual vocalist with an unusual look, she sold over 5 million copies of her first
album, "She's So Unusual" in 1984.
Debbie Gibson
Teeny bop star who was actually a skilled songwriter, musician and singer.
Today she goes by the "grown up" name of Deborah.
Julia Fordham
British pop singer who hits the charts in 1988 with her song "Happily Ever After"
and in 1989 with "Where Does the Time Go."
Katrina Leskanich - Katrina & The Waves
Pop rock act from the mid 80s, Katrina was a strong vocalist for the group that
produced hits like "Walking on Sunshine."
Laura Branigan
A huge international star in the 80s, pairing her strong vocals with a Eurodisco sound.
Her big hit was "Gloria" in 1982.
Madonna
The ultimate Pop Star of the last twenty years, Madonna remains to be one of the brightest
stars shining in Pop Music today.
Keren Woodward, Sarah Dallin, and Siobhan Fahey - Bananarama
The most successful British all girl group ever, they topped the charts with songs like
"Cruel Summer" "Robert DeNiro's waiting," "Venus" and "I Heard A Rumour."
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