The Need For Speed
Berlin reached number one in October with their single Take My Breath Away from the film soundtrack. Top Gun, produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, is a paradigm of the Eighties High Concept movie. The Final Countdown
The Final Countdown was a UK chart hit for Swedish rock band Europe. It succeeded Take My Breath Away at number one in December. Walk Like an Egyptian
The Bangles released the novelty single Walk Like an Egyptian. The song, written by Liam Sternberg, and its video were a massive hit during the MTV era. Pastels Shades
Pastels shades were favoured by interior designers. At the same time movies such as Flashdance (1983) introduced an aesthetic that was more based around neon colours.