Taylor Dayne inspires again: return to the 80s memories!

Taylor Dayne inspires again: return to the 80s memories!

The American singer Taylor Dayne, known for her international hit "Tell It To My Heart" from 1987, surprisingly returned to Germany on March 22, 2025. Here she performed at the event "The 80s Live" in the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, where she presented some of her greatest successes. In addition to "Tell It To My Heart", she also sang hits like "ProVE Your Love", "I’ll be your Shelter" and a cover version of Barry Whites "Can’t Get Enough of Your Love". The appearance comes at the right time, since many of their former fans rediscover the music and style of the 80s in a nostalgic review.

"Tell it to my heart" was a milestone in Dayne's career and spent five weeks at the top of the charts from March to April 1988. In the late 1980s she was one of the great stars of the American pop scene and opened a concert for Michael Jackson in front of 50,000 spectators. Her other top 10 hits such as "I’ll always love you", "Don’t Rush Me" and "Love Will Lead You Back" consolidated her status as an icon of this era.

Health challenges and return to the stage

In November 2022, Taylor Dayne Darmabe was diagnosed, which was fortunately recognized at an early stage and was successfully operated on. Since then, the singer has been in regular medical care. In an interview, she commented on the challenges, both in terms of health and emotion, which she experienced with the handling of her anxiety disorders and panic attacks. Her autobiography "Tell It To My Heart: How I Lost My S#T, Conquered My Fear, and Found My Voice", publishes 2019, gives a deep insight into your childhood, your career and your personal fights.

from 2023 Taylor Dayne performed increasingly, especially at 80s events, where old and new fans gather to experience the journey through time into the past. An appearance in the "Kelly Clarkson Show" underlined her wish to carry the music that shaped the generation of 50plus today. The 1980s are considered an influential decade that has shaped music, fashion and a new attitude to life, which becomes clear in the current return to nostalgia and the events.

The cultural meaning of the 80s

The 80s were a decade full of changes, not only in music, but also in the social attitude to life. Time was characterized by social upheavals such as the fall of the Berlin Wall and an emancipation of women. Musical heroes such as Michael Jackson, Madonna and Prince were celebrated culturally, while fashionable trends such as shoulder pads and neon colors arrived. Taylor Dayne is just one of many artists who dominated the stage at that time and whose music has remained timeless to this day.

Taylor Dayne, born as Leslie Joy Wunderman, is not only an artist, but also a mother of twins who were born in 2002 through surrogacy. With regard to the compatibility of motherhood and career, she is an inspiring figure for many in her generation. In 2024 she published the EP "The Capitol Sessions" with six new songs, which demonstrates its persistent commitment in the music scene.

Overall, Taylor Dayy's return to the stage shows that the music of the 80s is not only a nostalgic relic, but remains alive and relevant. The fascination for this era has many facets and also appeals to younger generations who are interested in the music and values ​​of this time. Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger and 50plus-im-Netz reflect on these cultural currents and the return to the roots of the music and fashion history.