When i listened to random 80s i particularly liked "Give me up" by Michael Fotunati. while looking it up I realized it was extremely big in Japan (not the first time it happens, my tastes are aligned to Japan at this point)

Looks like it quite literally marked a generation: lyrics were translated, hundred of covers made, Signore Fotunati was invited to perform there... just look @that list https://eurobeat.fandom.com/wiki/Give_Me_Up

only thing i dont get is its referred to a "pioneering work of Eurobeat" on TOW and others. sounds nothing like eurobeat 2 me... anyone cultured in music genres care to explain?