I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near) – Michael Mcdonald
By 1982, Michael McDonald had already earned a reputation as one of popular music’s most distinctive voices. After helping reshape the sound of the…
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Harden My Heart – Quarterflash
The early 1980s produced countless memorable rock songs, but few combined emotional vulnerability with musical sophistication as effectively as “Harden My Heart.” Blending rock,…
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Got a Hold on Me – Christine McVie
Although Christine McVie was best known as one of the creative pillars of Fleetwood Mac, her songwriting and unmistakable voice often provided the band’s…
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You Can Do Magic – America
By the early 1980s, America had already secured its place as one of the most successful folk-rock bands of the previous decade. Classics like…
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Valotte – Julian Lennon
Carrying one of the most famous last names in music history can be both a blessing and a burden. When Julian Lennon launched his…
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Think of Laura – Christopher Cross
Christopher Cross enjoyed one of the most remarkable breakthroughs in pop music history. His self-titled debut album swept the 1981 Grammy Awards, earning Album…
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I Can’t Tell You Why – Eagles
When the Eagles released The Long Run in 1979, they were one of the biggest bands in the world. Following the unprecedented success of…
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Hey Nineteen – Steely Dan
By 1980, Steely Dan had earned a reputation unlike any other band in popular music. While many groups built their careers on relentless touring…
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Hard Habit to Break – Chicago
By the early 1980s, Chicago had already enjoyed more than a decade of extraordinary success. Known originally for their innovative blend of rock, jazz,…
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Biggest Part of Me – Ambrosia
By 1980, Ambrosia had already earned a reputation as one of the most accomplished bands to emerge from Southern California’s thriving rock scene. Their…
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Babe – Styx
When Styx released “Babe” in 1979, few could have predicted it would become the band’s biggest commercial success. Known primarily for ambitious progressive rock,…
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Throwing It All Away – Genesis
By the mid-1980s, Genesis had completed one of the most remarkable transformations in rock history. Once known primarily as a progressive rock band celebrated…
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Through the Years – Kenny Rogers
Few artists have been able to communicate warmth, sincerity, and emotional honesty quite like Kenny Rogers. Throughout a career that spanned more than six…
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Take the Long Way Home – Supertramp
Released in 1979, “Take the Long Way Home” is one of Supertramp’s most enduring songs and a perfect example of the band’s ability to…
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Take Me Home – Phil Collins
By 1985, Phil Collins was one of the biggest stars in the world. Fresh off the phenomenal success of No Jacket Required, he seemed…
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Stand Back – Stevie Nicks
When Stevie Nicks released “Stand Back” in 1983, she was already one of the most recognizable voices in rock music. As a member of…
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Make Me Lose Control – Eric Carmen
By 1988, Eric Carmen had already established himself as one of pop music’s premier songwriters. After finding success with the Raspberries in the early…
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Legs – ZZ Top
Released in July 1984 as the fourth single from Eliminator, “Legs” became the song that transformed ZZ Top from a respected Texas blues-rock trio…
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I’ll Be Over You – Toto
Released in late 1986 as the second single from Fahrenheit, “I’ll Be Over You” stands as one of Toto’s most heartfelt and enduring ballads.…
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I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love – Chicago
Released in May 1988, “I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love” became one of Chicago’s biggest late-career hits and demonstrated that the legendary band…
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I Don’t Wanna Go on With You Like That – Elton John
Released in May 1988 as the lead single from Reg Strikes Back, “I Don’t Wanna Go on With You Like That” marked a triumphant…
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Hold Me – Fleetwood Mac
Released in July 1982, “Hold Me” became Fleetwood Mac’s biggest American hit of the 1980s and one of the defining songs from their album…
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Breakout – Swing Out Sister
Released in 1986, “Breakout” introduced much of the world to Swing Out Sister and immediately established the British group as something different from the…
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The One That You Love – Air Supply
Released in May 1981, “The One That You Love” became one of Air Supply’s signature songs and cemented the Australian duo’s place among the…
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Sara – Fleetwood Mac
Few bands have turned personal turmoil into timeless music quite like Fleetwood Mac, and “Sara” stands among the group’s most emotionally rich and mysterious…
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More Than I Can Say – Leo Sayer
The Timeless Love Song That Became One of Leo Sayer’s Biggest Hits Released in July 1980 as the lead single from Living in a…
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In Too Deep – Genesis
The Tender Ballad That Showed Genesis at Their Most Vulnerable Released in August 1986 as the fifth single from Invisible Touch, “In Too Deep”…
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I Don’t Want to Live Without You – Foreigner
The Emotional Power Ballad That Showcased Foreigner’s Romantic Side Released in December 1987 as the third single from Inside Information, “I Don’t Want to…
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Blue Eyes – Elton John
The Tender Ballad That Marked Elton John’s Return to the Top Released in March 1982 as the lead single from Jump Up!, “Blue Eyes”…
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Your Wildest Dreams – The Moody Blues
The Dreamlike Comeback That Introduced The Moody Blues to MTV Released in April 1986 as the lead single from The Other Side of Life,…
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Waiting for a Girl Like You – Foreigner
The Power Ballad That Showed Foreigner’s Softer Side Released in October 1981 as the lead single from 4, “Waiting for a Girl Like You”…
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Tonight, Tonight, Tonight – Genesis
The Epic That Proved Genesis Could Balance Pop Success with Progressive Ambition Released in February 1987 as the fourth single from Invisible Touch, “Tonight,…
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Theme From Greatest American Hero (Believe It or Not) – Joey Scarbury
The Television Theme That Became One of the Biggest Pop Hits of the 1980s Released in 1981 as the theme song for the ABC…
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Sara – Starship
The Power Ballad That Took Starship to the Top of the Charts Released in December 1985 as the second single from Knee Deep in…
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How Can I Fall? – Breathe
The Sophisticated Ballad That Showcased Breathe’s Quiet Brilliance Released in 1988 as the fourth single from All That Jazz, “How Can I Fall?” became…
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Don’t Talk to Strangers – Rick Springfield
The Hit That Proved Rick Springfield Was More Than a One-Album Wonder Released in April 1982 as the lead single from Success Hasn’t Spoiled…
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You Keep Me Hangin’ on – Kim Wilde
How Kim Wilde Reinvented a Motown Classic for the MTV Generation Released in 1986, Kim Wilde’s version of “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” proved…
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Steppin’ Out – Joe Jackson
The Sophisticated Pop Classic That Captured the Magic of City Nights Released in August 1982 as the lead single from Joe Jackson’s album Night…
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Jackson Browne – Somebody’s Baby
Jackson Browne built his reputation during the 1970s as one of America’s finest singer-songwriters. With thoughtful lyrics, introspective storytelling, and beautifully crafted melodies, he…
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Even the Nights Are Better – Air Supply
Air Supply built an extraordinary career by doing something remarkably simple—they understood how to write and perform unforgettable love songs. While many artists chased…
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Will You Still Love Me? – Chicago
Few bands have reinvented themselves as successfully as Chicago. During the 1970s, they built their reputation on an ambitious blend of rock, jazz, brass,…
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Two Hearts – Phil Collins
Phil Collins spent the 1980s accomplishing something few artists have ever matched. Whether performing as the drummer and vocalist for Genesis or enjoying enormous…
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The Way It Is – Bruce Hornsby and the Range
Not every hit song of the 1980s was built around synthesizers, screaming guitar solos, or flashy music videos. Sometimes all it took was a…
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Lost in Love – Air Supply
Few duos have ever become as closely associated with romantic ballads as Air Supply. Throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, Russell Hitchcock and…
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If You Don’t Know Me by Now – Simply Red
Some songs are so well written that they can thrive in completely different eras. “If You Don’t Know Me by Now” is one of…
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