Your Own Sweet Way (The Notting Hillbillies) – From Mark Knopfler’s side project during Dire Straits late-80s hiatus. Slower and more contemplative, this country-blues influenced project is rather reminiscent of his recent solo work. This live version strikes a good balance of staying true to the original and improvisation. The slow and laid back pace works well with Knopfler’s vocal stylings. Harmonies and tasty organ work are always a plus.

Magic (Ladyhawke) – After being introduced to Ladyhawke, I was delighted to discover you can trace each of her songs from her debut album to something that was created in the 80s. In the case of the wonderful opening track to her album, looking no further than the extended mix of The Safety Dance. Following the mantra of ‘great artists steal’, this is a wonderfully catchy track that would not be out of place in any 2980s dance floor, or 2000s for that matter.

Fool’s Gold (The Stone Roses) - Taking a more funk-orientated direction than their seminal album, this is possibly their most known song (among fans, apparently), with its bright and bouncy rhythms. Waterfall, She Bangs The Drums and Made of Stone are also contenders in my ranking of their top material. It is astonishing they managed to produce some truly great songs in only the span of one album and a few years of time.