Simply Irresistible – Robert Palmer
By 1988, Robert Palmer had already enjoyed a long and successful career, but he was experiencing an extraordinary second act. After years of critical…
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Round and Round – Ratt
By the early 1980s, heavy metal was beginning to evolve. Traditional metal bands like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden were still thriving, but a…
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Magic – The Cars
By 1984, The Cars had already established themselves as one of the most innovative bands in rock. Their unique blend of new wave, power…
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Heartache Tonight – Eagles
Released in 1979 as the lead single from The Long Run, “Heartache Tonight” arrived during a turbulent period for the Eagles. The band had…
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Crimson and Clover – Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Released in 1982 as the second single from I Love Rock ‘n Roll, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ version of “Crimson and Clover” transformed…
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The Reflex – Duran Duran
Released in 1984 as the third single from Seven and the Ragged Tiger, “The Reflex” became the biggest hit of Duran Duran’s career. Already…
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R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. – John Cougar
Released in 1986 as the fourth single from Scarecrow, “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. (A Salute to 60’s Rock)” is one of John Cougar Mellencamp’s…
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Hip to Be Square – Huey Lewis & the News
Released in 1986 as the fourth single from Fore!, “Hip to Be Square” perfectly captured the upbeat, confident spirit that made Huey Lewis &…
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Another Brick in the Wall – Pink Floyd
Released in 1979 as the lead single from Pink Floyd’s landmark album The Wall, “Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)” became one of…
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Little Jeannie – Elton John
Released in 1980 as the lead single from 21 at 33, “Little Jeannie” marked an important moment in Elton John’s career. After dominating much…
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Back on the Chain Gang – The Pretenders
Grief has inspired countless great songs, but few recordings transform personal tragedy into something as uplifting and resilient as The Pretenders’ “Back on the…
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You Give Love a Bad Name – Bon Jovi
Rock music was overflowing with big guitars, towering choruses, and larger-than-life personalities by the mid-1980s, but few songs captured the spirit of the era…
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Who’s Crying Now – Journey
Long before power ballads dominated rock radio, Journey had already mastered the art of combining soaring melodies with heartfelt storytelling. While the band was…
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Good Thing – Fine Young Cannibals
During the late 1980s, pop music was filled with polished production, synthesizers, and dance beats, but few bands managed to blend soul, rock, funk,…
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Bryan Adams – Summer of 69
Certain songs become much bigger than the era that produced them. Bryan Adams’ “Summer of ’69” is one of those rare recordings. Although it…
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867-5309 (Jenny) – Tommy Tutone
Almost everyone who grew up in the 1980s can recognize the opening guitar riff or instantly complete the famous telephone number in the chorus…
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Why Can’t This Be Love – Van Halen
Rock fans knew something significant had changed the moment they heard the opening synthesizer chords of “Why Can’t This Be Love.” Released in March…
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Run to You – Bryan Adams
By the mid-1980s, Bryan Adams had already established himself as one of rock’s fastest-rising stars, but it was Reckless that transformed him into an…
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Open Arms – Journey
Power ballads became one of the defining sounds of the 1980s, but few have achieved the lasting popularity of Journey’s “Open Arms.” Released in…
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Patience – Guns N’ Roses
When most people think of Guns N’ Roses, they picture blistering guitar solos, explosive performances, and hard-rock anthems like “Welcome to the Jungle,” “Paradise…
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I’m on Fire – Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen has built his career on writing vivid stories about ordinary people chasing extraordinary dreams. His songs often feature restless characters searching for…
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A View to a Kill – Duran Duran
James Bond movies have produced some of the most memorable theme songs in popular music history, but only one has ever reached the top…
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Refugee – Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Long before Tom Petty became one of America’s most beloved rock icons, “Refugee” announced that he and The Heartbreakers were a band that couldn’t…
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Pink Houses – John Mellencamp
Released in 1983 as the second single from Uh-Huh, “Pink Houses” became one of John Cougar Mellencamp’s signature songs and one of the defining…
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Photograph – Def Leppard
Rock music changed dramatically during the early 1980s, but few songs captured that transformation better than “Photograph” by Def Leppard. Released in 1983 as…
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Kyrie – Mr. Mister
Few songs from the 1980s are as instantly recognizable as “Kyrie” by Mr. Mister. With its soaring chorus, polished production, and unforgettable melody, the…
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Glory Days – Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen has written songs about factory workers, dreamers, lovers, soldiers, and small-town America, often blending deeply personal stories with universal truths. Yet one…
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Walk of Life – Dire Straits
When people think of Dire Straits, songs like “Sultans of Swing,” “Money for Nothing,” or “Brothers in Arms” often come to mind first. Yet…
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Mr. Roboto – Styx
Love it or hate it, “Mr. Roboto” by Styx is impossible to ignore. Released in 1983 as the lead single from the band’s ambitious…
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La Bamba – Los Lobos
Few songs have traveled a journey quite like “La Bamba.” Long before it became a chart-topping hit for Los Lobos in 1987, it had…
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Hungry Heart – Bruce Springsteen
Before Bruce Springsteen became one of the biggest names in rock music, he was already earning critical acclaim for his vivid storytelling, electrifying live…
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Burning Heart – Survivor
Few songs embody determination, competition, and the relentless pursuit of victory quite like “Burning Heart.” Released by Survivor in 1985, the song became inseparable…
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The Heat Is on – Glenn Frey
There are songs so closely tied to a movie that hearing the opening notes instantly brings scenes from the film rushing back. “The Heat…
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Here I Go Again – Whitesnake
Few rock songs capture the spirit of determination and starting over quite like “Here I Go Again.” Performed by Whitesnake, the song became one…
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Edge of Seventeen – Stevie Nicks
Few artists possess a voice as instantly recognizable as Stevie Nicks. Whether fronting Fleetwood Mac or pursuing a solo career, she has always combined…
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Never Tear Us Apart – INXS
Few rock bands successfully balance raw intensity with emotional vulnerability as effortlessly as INXS. Throughout the 1980s, the Australian group built a reputation for…
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Kiss on My List – Daryl Hall & John Oates
Love songs usually aim for grand declarations. They celebrate soulmates, everlasting devotion, or romance that conquers all. When Daryl Hall & John Oates released…
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Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
Few songs have experienced a second life as extraordinary as “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey. Released in 1981, it was certainly a successful single,…
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I Hate Myself for Loving You – Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Joan Jett built her career on attitude. From her groundbreaking days with The Runaways to her success leading The Blackhearts, she became one of…
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You Make My Dreams – Daryl Hall & John Oates
Released in July 1981 as the third single from Voices, “You Make My Dreams” became one of the most joyful and enduring songs in…
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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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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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Woman – John Lennon
Released in January 1981 as the second single from Double Fantasy, “Woman” became one of John Lennon’s most moving and beloved solo recordings. Written…
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Wanted Dead or Alive – Bon Jovi
Released in February 1987 as the third single from Slippery When Wet, “Wanted Dead or Alive” became one of Bon Jovi’s signature songs and…
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Love Is a Battlefield – Pat Benatar
Released in September 1983 as the lead single from the live album Live from Earth, “Love Is a Battlefield” became one of Pat Benatar’s…
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