Angel of the Morning – Juice Newton
Released in early 1981 as the lead single from Juice, “Angel of the Morning” became the signature hit of Juice Newton’s career and one…
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– 1981
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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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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Elvira – Oak Ridge Boys
Released in March 1981 as the lead single from the album Fancy Free, “Elvira” became the signature song of The Oak Ridge Boys and…
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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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Let’s Groove – Earth, Wind & Fire
Released in September 1981 as the lead single from Raise!, “Let’s Groove” became one of Earth, Wind & Fire’s biggest hits and one of…
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Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic – The Police
Released in September 1981 as the lead single from Ghost in the Machine, “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” became one of The…
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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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Being With You – Smokey Robinson
Released in February 1981 as the title track from his album Being with You, “Being With You” marked one of the greatest solo triumphs…
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Our Lips Are Sealed – The Go-Go’s
Some songs sparkle with an energy that instantly transports listeners to another time and place. The Go-Go’s “Our Lips Are Sealed” is one of…
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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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Centerfold – J. Geils Band
Some songs are impossible to hear without immediately smiling. “Centerfold” by The J. Geils Band is one of those rare records. Released in 1981…
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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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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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Jessie’s Girl – Rick Springfield
Some songs become hits because they’re beautifully written. Others succeed because they’re irresistibly catchy. “Jessie’s Girl” by Rick Springfield managed to be both. Released…
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I Love Rock N’ Roll – Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Some songs define an artist. Others define an entire attitude. “I Love Rock ‘N Roll” by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts accomplished both. Released…
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