There was nothing quite like a skate night in the 80s. The music blared. The disco lights rolled around the walls and the shiny wood-like skating floor. Couples skate. Backwards skate. Fast skate songs. Hands in the air songs. (I’m looking at you, YMCA.) Sodas at the counter. Old, young, teens. It was the place to be in the 80s. (and if you’re in the 80s mood, how about some like, totally 80s memes?)
The other night, my hubby was playing music and an old favorite came by…and instantly transported me back to the skating rink. It was such a visceral response to the song, I thought I’d put the call out to my Facebook friends and see what they remembered. Over 58 comments of memories, songs and voila: we have an 80s Skate Night Playlist that needed to be shared.
I loved how instantly everyone could recall the songs from those days. And not only remembering your own favorites, but reading the comments to see what others recalled. So thanks, all – for sharing your Skate memories with us.
Do you have other songs you remember not on this list? Put them in the comments!
Without further ado:
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Thank you so much! I just started DJing a throwback 80’s and 90’s session at my local roller rink, and this helps tremendously. I appreciate it!
You are most welcome! It was crowdsourced by many of my 80s school mates on FB, as well. Should prove a hit. 🙂
Oh no!! I think the link you posted is broken! 🙁 Would you mind reposting?
Hi Marie – The link in the blog still seems to work on my end. But here’s a direct link as well:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0uENZni6Pd1tby4rHM17ns
Here is a mix of 47 timeless songs to rollerskate to. I have blended them together so it’s over an hour of great songs that will take you back in time.
https://www.mixcloud.com/becksentertainment/lets-rollerskate-to-some-old-school-music/