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1983 was a year of diversity in music, with several genres experiencing significant popularity. Pop music continued to dominate the charts, with Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Lionel Richie all enjoying enormous success with hit songs like “Holiday”, “Billie Jean”, and “All Night Long”. Synth-pop, a subgenre of new wave, also continued to grow in popularity,

1983 was a year that saw the release of many iconic and influential songs that have stood the test of time. From rock to pop, R&B to new wave, the year was filled with music that captured the spirit of the times and has continued to resonate with listeners decades later. In this article, we

Tom Whitlock, who wrote the lyrics to 'Danger Zone' from the 'Top Gun' soundtrack, died in February 2023.

Tom Whitlock, who wrote the lyrics to 'Danger Zone' from the 'Top Gun' soundtrack, died in February 2023.

On the cusp of 80, the Brazilian icon reflects on decades of rhythm, melody and joyful living.  Credit: Katsunari Kawai/Concord Music Group. When it comes to 20th-century Brazilian music, Sergio Mendes belongs to a rarefied group of musicians who participated in its creation. “I remember Antônio Carlos Jobim showing me the song ‘Águas de Março [Waters of March]’ in the early 1970s,” Mendes says, casually confirming his status as an OG. “He said, ‘Check ...