The Tide Is High – Blondie
Not every great hit begins as a chart-topping success. Sometimes a song quietly waits years before the right artist comes along and introduces it…
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Artists
Take Me Home Tonight – Eddie Money
Not every hit song launches a career. Some save one. By the mid-1980s, Eddie Money had already established himself as one of rock radio’s…
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She’s Like the Wind – Patrick Swayze
When people think of Patrick Swayze, they usually picture him dancing through Dirty Dancing, surfing in Point Break, or delivering unforgettable performances in films…
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Mickey – Toni Basil
Very few pop songs are recognizable from the very first shouted word. Yet all it takes is someone yelling “Oh Mickey!” and almost everyone…
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I Ran (So Far Away) – A Flock of Seagulls
When people think of the sound of the early 1980s, a handful of songs immediately come to mind. Among them is A Flock of…
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Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar
Some songs don’t just become hits—they become rallying cries. The opening guitar riff of Pat Benatar’s “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” is enough…
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Crazy for You – Madonna
By 1985, Madonna had already established herself as one of pop music’s brightest new stars. Hits like “Holiday,” “Lucky Star,” “Borderline,” and “Material Girl”…
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True – Spandau Ballet
Certain songs instantly transport listeners to another time. A single piano chord or saxophone phrase is enough to evoke memories of slow dances, late-night…
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Oh Sherrie – Steve Perry
When Steve Perry stepped away from Journey to record his first solo album, fans naturally wondered whether the voice behind classics like “Don’t Stop…
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Islands in the Stream – Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
Some duets sound good on paper. Others create magic the moment the singers step up to the microphone. “Islands in the Stream,” the unforgettable…
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Hello – Lionel Richie
Only a handful of love songs have become so recognizable that a single word immediately brings the melody to mind. Say “Hello,” and millions…
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Easy Lover – Philip Bailey & Phil Collins
Sometimes musical collaborations feel carefully planned by record companies. Others happen almost completely by accident. “Easy Lover” belongs firmly in the second category. Released…
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Our House – Madness
Few songs capture the warmth, chaos, and charm of family life quite like Madness’ “Our House.” Released in 1982, the upbeat pop classic became…
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Cars – Gary Numan
Long before synthesizers dominated pop music, one song showed the world what the future could sound like. Gary Numan’s “Cars,” released in 1979 and…
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Walk Like an Egyptian – The Bangles
Few songs capture the playful spirit of the 1980s quite like The Bangles’ “Walk Like an Egyptian.” Released in 1986, the quirky pop hit…
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It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me – Billy Joel
Every generation believes it has discovered something completely new. Music changes, fashions evolve, and critics eagerly declare the latest trend to be the future.…
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The Power of Love – Huey Lewis and the News
Some songs become hit singles. Others become movie songs. Very few manage to become permanently linked with one of the greatest films ever made.…
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The Longest Time – Billy Joel
Some songs impress with dazzling guitar solos. Others rely on elaborate studio production or massive orchestras. Billy Joel’s “The Longest Time” accomplished something entirely…
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Sister Christian – Night Ranger
Few power ballads have achieved the lasting popularity of Night Ranger’s “Sister Christian.” Released in 1984, the song became the band’s biggest hit, helping…
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Our Lips Are Sealed – The Go-Go’s
Some songs sparkle with an energy that instantly transports listeners to another time and place. The Go-Go’s “Our Lips Are Sealed” is one of…
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Cum on Feel the Noize – Quiet Riot
Every once in a while, a cover song doesn’t simply introduce an older hit to a new audience—it completely changes the course of music…
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Always on My Mind – Willie Nelson
Some songs are so powerful they seem destined to be recorded more than once. “Always on My Mind” is one of those rare compositions.…
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Rosanna – Toto
Some songs become famous for their unforgettable melodies. Others are remembered for legendary musicianship. Toto’s “Rosanna” somehow managed to become both. Released in 1982,…
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Manic Monday – The Bangles
Very few songs have managed to make the first day of the workweek sound fun, but “Manic Monday” accomplished exactly that. Released in 1986,…
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