The 1980s was a transformational period for music in Glasgow with huge bands and artists emerging from the city’s vibrant music scene.
Music journalist Billy Sloan who was covering the beat at the time encapsulates the scene perfectly saying: “There seemed to be a period in the early 80s, where it almost seemed if you were walking down Sauchiehall Street with a guitar case, some A&R guy was going to jump out of a shop door with a cheque book and go ‘sign here, how much do you want?’”
We asked our audience to tell us their favourite tracks of the decade, and as always they didn’t disappoint. Almost 150 people got back in touch with us to tell us the songs they love best.
Here are 16 of the best songs written by Glasgow bands and musicians during the 1980s.
13. Taking On the World - Gun
"Better Days" is the first track of Gun's debut album Taking On the World which was released in July 1989. | Contributed
14. Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam - The Vaselines
"Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam" was originally released by The Vaselines in 1987. The song was later covered by Nirvana in 1993 and renamed "Jesus Doesn't Want Me for a Sunbeam". | Contributed
15. Never Understand - The Jesus and Mary Chain
Although brothers William and Jim Reid grew up in East Kilbride, the band are linked to Glasgow's music scene. "Never Understand" was the first single released by the band in 1985. Photo: Gie Knaeps
16. Jealousy - Frankie Miller
Bridgeton-born Frankie Miller released "Jealousy" 1982. The song featured on his album Standing on the Edge | Getty Images