Who Can It Be Now? – Men at Work
Released in June 1981 in Australia and later internationally in 1982, “Who Can It Be Now?” became the breakthrough hit that introduced Men at…
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– New Wave
Always Something There to Remind Me – Naked Eyes
Released in 1983 as the debut single from Burning Bridges, “Always Something There to Remind Me” introduced British duo Naked Eyes to audiences around…
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Sunglasses at Night – Corey Hart
Released in January 1984 as the lead single from Corey Hart’s debut album First Offense, “Sunglasses at Night” became one of the defining songs…
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Hungry Eyes – Eric Carmen
Released in October 1987 as part of the soundtrack to the hit film Dirty Dancing, “Hungry Eyes” became one of Eric Carmen’s biggest solo…
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Don’t Dream It’s Over – Crowded House
Released in October 1986 as the second single from Crowded House’s self-titled debut album, “Don’t Dream It’s Over” became the band’s defining song and…
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Hands to Heaven – Breathe
Released in July 1988 as the third single from All That Jazz, “Hands to Heaven” became the breakthrough hit that introduced millions of listeners…
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Drive – The Cars
Released in July 1984 as the third single from Heartbeat City, “Drive” became the biggest hit of The Cars’ career and one of the…
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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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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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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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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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Shake It Up – The Cars
By the early 1980s, The Cars had already established themselves as one of rock’s most innovative bands. Blending sleek new wave, guitar-driven rock, and…
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Down Under – Men at Work
Every decade has songs that instantly transport listeners to a particular place and time. “Down Under” by Men at Work does exactly that. Released…
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Whip It – Devo
Some songs become hits because they follow the rules. “Whip It” became a hit because it ignored nearly all of them. Released in 1980…
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Don’t You Want Me – Human League
Few songs have done more to define the sound of the early 1980s than “Don’t You Want Me.” Released in late 1981 as the…
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West End Girls – Pet Shop Boys
Some songs become instant hits because of an infectious melody. Others leave a lasting mark because they capture the mood of an entire era.…
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Everybody Wants to Rule the World – Tears for Fears
Some songs become so deeply woven into popular culture that they come to represent an entire decade. “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by…
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Tainted Love – Soft Cell
Every so often, an artist takes an overlooked song and completely transforms it, creating a version so distinctive that it overshadows the original. That’s…
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Hungry Like the Wolf – Duran Duran
Few songs capture the excitement, style, and ambition of the early 1980s quite like “Hungry Like the Wolf” by Duran Duran. Released in 1982…
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Karma Chameleon – Culture Club
Few songs capture the joyful spirit of the 1980s quite like “Karma Chameleon” by Culture Club. From its instantly recognizable harmonica introduction to its…
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Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) – Eurythmics
Some songs define a decade. Others redefine what popular music can be. “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics accomplished both. Released in…
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Call Me – Blondie
By the end of the 1970s, Blondie had already proven they were one of the most adventurous bands in popular music. They had seamlessly…
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Walking on Sunshine – Katrina & the Waves
Some songs are so full of energy and optimism that they instantly brighten the mood wherever they’re played. “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina &…
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Take on Me – A-Ha
Few songs capture the spirit of the 1980s quite like “Take on Me” by a-ha. Its soaring vocals, unforgettable synthesizer hook, groundbreaking music video,…
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