"The 80s Music Compendium is not only an entertaining book for 80s music lovers, but it is informative for music geeks everywhere." -Nina Blackwood: Original MTV VJ and SiriusXM Radio Host The 80s Music Compendium is the ultimate resource for every 80s music fan, deejay, cover band, and music educator. After listening to all 4,172 songs that made Billboard's Hot 100 chart during the 80s, the author has compiled 113 lists that include over 3600 songs.
"If you like 80s music, The 80s Music Compendium is a must have." -www.liketotally80s.com
80s Music Fans will love the lists that organize their old favorite songs and help them discover lost 80s gems they may have missed.
"This is the perfect companion for 80s fanatics! Love it!" -Clive Farrington, When in Rome
Music Trivia Buffs will love the countless numbers of 80s music trivia, facts, and tidbits. For example, which artist had the most hits with a saxophone solo? The answer is on page 152.
Deejays will love the ready-made playlists this book gives them- Want to make a playlist with songs with piano solos, country-pop crossover hits, 80s rap songs, or 70s remakes? The research is already done for you.
Cover Bands will love the ease with which they can find songs with certain instruments- Need a popular song with a mandolin? What about that guy in your band who's always begging to show off his skills on the accordion, violin, or banjo? Find songs for those instruments quickly and easily!
What about Music Teachers? There are lists of songs with countermelodies, syncopation, ostinatos, foreign languages, etc.
Music from the 80s has never been organized like this!
