#20: Katrina and the Waves — Walking on Sunshine (1985)
This brass-heavy horn blender delivered an absolute, high-octane wave of commercial optimism that completely dominated mid-eighties retail and radio networks. Driven by a relentless, high-velocity Motown-style drumbeat and a screaming vocal performance, the track offered zero room for nuance. The recording remains an immortal, global symbol of pure corporate energy.
