VOTE! Play-in Game - C

WE'VE GOT PLAY-IN GAMES!!

There were SO MANY deserving entries into this bracket, that we felt like 64 just wouldn't cut it. Enter the play-in games. 16 artists enter, only four advance. We've also upped our game a little bit - if you need your memory jogged on these artists, we've given you summaries of their 80s accomplishments, and a YouTube video to boot. We'll take on one play-in per day - you've just got 24 hours to vote! Remember (and this is of the utmost importance):

ONLY THEIR '80s MUSIC COUNTS!

The Go-Go’s/Belinda Carlisle

The Go-Go’s blazed brand new musical trails, as one of the most successful all-female bands of all time. And then Belinda Carlisle went on to have a phenomenal solo career too.

The 80s albums (The Go-Go’s):

Beauty and the Beat - 2x Platinum

Vacation - Gold

Talk Show

The 80s albums (Belinda Carlisle):

Belinda - Gold

Heaven on Earth - Platinum

Runaway Horses - Gold

The 80s singles (The Go-Go’s): “Our Lips are Sealed,” “We Got the Beat,” “Vacation,” “Head Over Heels,” Turn to You,” and more.

The 80s singles (Belinda Carlisle): “Mad About You,” “Heaven in a Place on Earth,” “I Get Weak,” “Circle in the Sand,” “Leave a Light On,” and more.

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Paula Abdul

From Lakers Cheerleader to Janet Jackson choreographer to pop star to American Idol judge, she’s forever your girl. Straight up.

The 80s albums:

Forever Your Girl - 7x Platinum

The 80s singles: “Straight Up,” “Forever Your Girl,” “Cold Hearted,” “Opposites Attract,” “(It’s Just) The Way that You Love Me,” “Knocked Out”

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Gloria Estefan

Whether as the frontwoman for Miami Sound Machine, or as a legendary solo artist, Gloria Estefan created an iconic sound and image. She brought that Cuban sound to pop music, and it was a huge hit.

The 80s albums (Miami Sound Machine):

Eyes of Innocence - Gold

Primitive Love - 3x Platinum

Let it Loose - 3x Platinum

The 80s albums (Gloria Esteban):

Cuts Both Ways - 3x Platinum

The 80s singles (Miami Sound Machine): “Conga,” “Words Get in the Way,” “Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” “Can’t Stay Away From You,” “Anything For You,” and more.

The 80s singles (Gloria Estefan): “Don’t Wanna Lose You,” “Get On Your Feet,” and more.

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Debbie Gibson

Seventeen year old pop star who stole the hearts of millions, and who went on to grace the Broadway stage. Just take a look at those singles - you know you know every word!

The 80s albums:

Out of the Blue - 3x Platinum

Electric Youth - 2x Platinum

The 80s singles: “Only in My Dreams,” “Shake Your Love,” “Out of the Blue,” “Foolish Beat,” “Staying Together,” “Lost in Your Eyes,” “Electric Youth,” and more.