The 1980s was a time of synth-pop & new wave. In soul, this era saw emotive vocals & deep feeling influences. This page presents soul songs that defined the 1980s — showcasing emotive vocals & deep feeling.
This Masquerade
George Benson
On Broadway
George Benson
Love Ballad
George Benson
The Lady in My Life
Michael Jackson
I Just Wanna Stop
Gino Vannelli
Love Will Find a Way
Lionel Richie
What You Won't Do for Love
Bobby Caldwell
Your Love Is King
Sade
Smooth Operator
Sade
The Sweetest Taboo
Sade
Sweet Love
Anita Baker
After the Love Has Gone
Earth, Wind & Fire
One Hundred Ways
Quincy Jones featuring James Ingram
Street Life
The Crusaders
That's the Way of the World
Earth, Wind & Fire
Breezin'
George Benson
The Longest Time
Billy Joel
Upside Down
Diana Ross
Truly
Lionel Richie
Say You, Say Me
Lionel Richie
Endless Love
Lionel Richie