We’ve featured websites of some of the best 80s artists in our Website of the Week slot on the 80s Lunchbox (weekdays from midday), but where would they be without great songs ? This week, we spotlight Realsongs, the official site of top hit songwriter Diane Warren who, on her own and with collaborators, has written countless hits for top artists and is still working the magic on the hits of today. Diane’s success started in the 80s with songs for Starship, Aswad, Cher, DeBarge and many more.

Martika stormed the charts at the end of the 80s with hits like Toy Soldiers and I Feel The Earth Move and went on to further success throughout the 90s. Her Official Website is our Website of the Week on The 80s Lunchbox, weekdays at midday on The Cheese.

Tom Petty began his musical career in the 70s.  By the end of the 80s he had chalked up an impressive collection of hits as a group member, solo artist, collaborator and member of the supergroup The Travelling Willburys.  We’ve made Tom’s Official Site our Website of The Week this week on The 80s Lunchbox, weekdays at midday on The Cheese.

Actor Rick Springfield launched a successful musical career in the 80s with the smash hit Jessie’s Girl. Rick is still hard at work performing and producing music. His Official Website is our Website of the Week on The 80s Lunchbox, weekdays at midday.

Sheffield in Northern England had a thriving music scene in the 80s and one of the most successful bands the city produced was ABC.  We’ve made their Official Website our Website Of The Week this week on The 80s Lunchbox.  Tune in weekdays from midday on The Cheese.

At the end of the 70s and into the early 80s, Paul Young was a respected session singer, lending his vocal talents to artists including Squeeze, Gary Numan and Go West in addition to his group membership with The Q-Tips and Streetband. Further major success followed in the 80s with an international solo career. The Website of the Week is Paul’s Official Homepage and you can hear his music on The 80s Lunchbox, Monday to Friday from midday.

Formed in Detroit in the 70s, The Romantics had a major career boost in the 80s with worldwide hits What I Like About You and Talking in Your Sleep. Their Official Website is our Website of the Week on The 80s Lunchbox, weekdays from midday.

Commodores member Lionel Richie‘s solo career blossomed during the 80s with ballads like Hello, Stuck On You to the upbeat offerings such as All Night Long and Dancing On The Ceiling.  The 80s Lunchbox celebrates Lionel’s work this week by making his fan club site our Website Of The Week.  Find out more about him and enjoy the greatest hits of the 80s, weekdays at midday on The Cheese.