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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Thriller – Michael Jackson
Released in November 1983 as the seventh and final single from the landmark album Thriller, “Thriller” became far more than another hit record—it became…
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Tell Her About It – Billy Joel
Released in July 1983 as the lead single from An Innocent Man, “Tell Her About It” became another chart-topping success for Billy Joel and…
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Sledgehammer – Peter Gabriel
Released in April 1986 as the second single from So, “Sledgehammer” became the biggest commercial success of Peter Gabriel’s solo career and one of…
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Let’s Go Crazy – Prince
Released in July 1984 as the second single from the Purple Rain soundtrack, “Let’s Go Crazy” became one of Prince’s defining recordings and one…
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Raspberry Beret – Prince
Released in May 1985 as the lead single from Around the World in a Day, “Raspberry Beret” showcased yet another side of Prince’s seemingly…
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Let’s Hear It for the Boy – Deniece Williams
Released in March 1984 as the lead single from the soundtrack to the film Footloose, “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” became one of…
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Jump (For My Love) – Pointer Sisters
Released in April 1984 as the second single from the album Break Out, “Jump (For My Love)” became one of the Pointer Sisters’ biggest…
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Express Yourself – Madonna
Released in May 1989 as the second single from Like a Prayer, “Express Yourself” became one of Madonna’s most empowering and ambitious recordings. Blending…
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Ebony and Ivory – Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder
Released in March 1982 as the lead single from Paul McCartney’s album Tug of War, “Ebony and Ivory” brought together two of popular music’s…
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True Colors – Cyndi Lauper
Released in August 1986 as the title track and second single from her sophomore album True Colors, “True Colors” marked a dramatic artistic shift…
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Rock Me Amadeus – Falco
Released internationally in 1985 from the album Falco 3, “Rock Me Amadeus” became one of the most unlikely global hits of the 1980s. Performed…
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Party All the Time – Eddie Murphy
Released in September 1985 as the lead single from Eddie Murphy’s debut album How Could It Be, “Party All the Time” surprised critics, delighted…
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We Got the Beat – The Go-Go’s
Released in July 1981 as the second U.S. single from the Go-Go’s debut album Beauty and the Beat, “We Got the Beat” became one…
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Fame – Irene Cara
Released in May 1980 as the title song from the film Fame, “Fame” became one of the defining anthems of ambition, creativity, and youthful…
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Rhythm of the Night – Debarge
Released in March 1985 as the lead single from the soundtrack to The Last Dragon and later included on DeBarge’s album Rhythm of the…
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I’m So Excited – The Pointer Sisters
Released in 1982 from the album So Excited! and reissued in 1984 after being remixed, “I’m So Excited” became one of the most joyful…
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Father Figure – George Michael
Released in December 1987 as the fourth single from Faith, “Father Figure” became one of George Michael’s most memorable and emotionally complex songs. Built…
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Cruel Summer – Bananarama
Released in June 1983 in the United Kingdom and later in 1984 in the United States, “Cruel Summer” became one of Bananarama’s signature songs…
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Maniac – Michael Sembello
Released in May 1983 as the lead single from the Flashdance soundtrack, “Maniac” became one of the defining songs of the 1980s. Driven by…
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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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Venus – Bananarama
Released in July 1986 as the lead single from True Confessions, “Venus” became Bananarama’s biggest international hit and one of the most recognizable dance-pop…
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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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