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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Do That to Me One More Time – Captain & Tennille
Captain & Tennille – “Do That to Me One More Time” Intro Released in late 1979 and reaching its chart peak in early…
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While You See a Chance – Steve Winwood
Released in 1981 as the lead single from Arc of a Diver, “While You See a Chance” marked a remarkable turning point in Steve…
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Ride Like the Wind – Christopher Cross
Released in 1980 as the debut single from Christopher Cross’s self-titled first album, “Ride Like the Wind” introduced audiences to one of the smoothest…
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Kokomo – The Beach Boys
Released in 1988, “Kokomo” became one of the most surprising comeback hits in popular music history. Nearly a quarter-century after redefining American pop music…
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You Belong to the City – Glenn Frey
Released in 1985, “You Belong to the City” became the defining solo hit of Glenn Frey’s post-Eagles career and one of the signature songs…
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Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do) – Christopher Cross
Movie theme songs have long occupied a special place in popular music, but only a select few have become classics that endure well beyond…
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Sailing – Christopher Cross
Every so often, a song comes along that seems to exist outside of time. Christopher Cross’s “Sailing” is one of those rare recordings. Released…
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Longer – Dan Fogelberg
Beautiful love songs often endure because they capture emotions that never go out of style. Dan Fogelberg’s “Longer” is one of those rare recordings.…
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Holding Back the Years – Simply Red
Long before Simply Red became one of the most successful soul-pop bands in the world, Mick Hucknall wrote a deeply personal song about growing…
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Making Love Out of Nothing at All – Air Supply
here are love songs, and then there are songs so emotionally overwhelming that they seem to exist in a category all their own. “Making…
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At This Moment – Billy Vera & the Beaters
Music history is filled with songs that became instant hits, climbing the charts within weeks of their release. “At This Moment” took a very…
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Private Eyes – Daryl Hall & John Oates
Most pop songs about relationships focus on romance, heartbreak, or reconciliation. Daryl Hall & John Oates took a different route with “Private Eyes,” transforming…
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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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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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Take It on the Run – REO Speedwagon
Released in March 1981 as the second single from Hi Infidelity, “Take It on the Run” became one of REO Speedwagon’s biggest hits and…
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Hard to Say I’m Sorry – Chicago
Released in May 1982 as the lead single from Chicago 16, “Hard to Say I’m Sorry” marked one of the most important turning points…
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Never Gonna Let You Go – Sergio Mendes
Released in 1983 as the lead single from Sérgio Mendes’ self-titled album, “Never Gonna Let You Go” became one of the biggest adult contemporary…
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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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The Lady in Red – Chris Deburgh
Some songs capture a specific moment so perfectly that they become inseparable from romance itself. Chris de Burgh’s “The Lady in Red” is one…
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Escape (The Pina Colada Song) – Rupert Holmes
Some songs are remembered for their unforgettable melodies. Others endure because they tell a story listeners never forget. “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” by…
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Keep on Loving You – REO Speedwagon
By the dawn of the 1980s, REO Speedwagon had spent more than a decade building a loyal following through relentless touring and a steady…
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Africa – Toto
Some songs become hits and slowly fade into nostalgia. Others seem to grow stronger with every passing decade, finding new audiences and becoming even…
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Can’t Fight This Feeling – REO Speedwagon
REO Speedwagon had already become one of America’s biggest rock bands by the mid-1980s, thanks to a string of arena-ready hits and the massive…
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