Head Over Heels – The Go-Go’s
By 1984, The Go-Go’s had already made history. As the first all-female band to write their own songs, play their own instruments, and top…
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– 1984
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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Freedom – Wham!
By 1984, Wham! had become one of the biggest pop acts in the world. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley had already conquered the charts…
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Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go – Wham!
Few songs capture the pure joy and exuberance of 1980s pop quite like “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.” Bursting with infectious energy, colorful…
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Miss Me Blind – Culture Club
By 1984, Culture Club had become one of the biggest pop bands in the world. Led by the charismatic Boy George, the British quartet…
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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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Better Be Good to Me – Tina Turner
By 1984, Tina Turner was doing something almost unheard of in popular music—staging one of the greatest comebacks in entertainment history. After years of…
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Rockwell – Somebody’s Watching Me
Few songs have captured the feeling of paranoia quite like “Somebody’s Watching Me.” Released in 1984, the song became an instant sensation thanks to…
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Self Control – Laura Branigan
Some songs become inseparable from the decade that made them famous, and Laura Branigan’s “Self Control” is one of those recordings. Released in 1984,…
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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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Cover Me – Bruce Springsteen
Released in September 1984 as the second single from Born in the U.S.A., “Cover Me” demonstrated Bruce Springsteen’s remarkable ability to blend heartland rock…
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Neutron Dance – Pointer Sisters
The High-Energy Hit That Captured the Spirit of the Mid-1980s Released in November 1984 as the fifth single from Break Out, “Neutron Dance” became…
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All Through the Night – Cyndi Lauper
The Gentle Ballad That Revealed Cyndi Lauper’s Emotional Depth Released in September 1984 as the fourth single from She’s So Unusual, “All Through the…
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State of Shock – The Jacksons
The Electrifying Collaboration That Brought Two Rock and Pop Icons Together Released in June 1984 as the lead single from Victory, “State of Shock”…
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Obsession – Animotion
The Synth-Pop Smash That Defined Mid-’80s Dance Music Released in 1984 as the debut single from Animotion’s self-titled album, “Obsession” became one of the…
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If This Is It – Huey Lewis & the News
The Smooth Pop Hit That Showed a Softer Side of Huey Lewis & the News Released in July 1984 as the fourth single from…
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An Innocent Man – Billy Joel
Billy Joel’s Loving Tribute to the Golden Age of Soul Music Released in February 1984 as the third single from the album An Innocent…
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The Warrior – Scandal Ft. Patty Smith
The Arena Rock Anthem That Became Scandal’s Signature Hit Released in August 1984, “The Warrior” propelled Scandal featuring Patty Smyth from a promising rock…
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Shout – Tears for Fears
The Anthem That Took Tears for Fears to the Top of the World Released in November 1984, “Shout” transformed Tears for Fears from a…
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Sad Songs (Say So Much) – Elton John
How Elton John Turned Heartbreak Into One of the Most Uplifting Hits of the 1980s Released in May 1984 as the lead single from…
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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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One Night in Bangkok – Murray Head
When people think of songs inspired by Broadway or London’s West End, they usually imagine sweeping ballads or elaborate show tunes. “One Night in…
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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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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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Suddenly – Billy Ocean
Released in 1984 as the second single from Suddenly, the title track became one of Billy Ocean’s most enduring and beloved ballads. While Ocean…
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Cool It Now – New Edition
When New Edition released “Cool It Now” in 1984, they were no longer simply a talented group of teenagers from Boston—they were becoming genuine…
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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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I Can Dream About You – Dan Hartman
Some songs become so closely associated with a movie that it’s easy to forget they have a life of their own. “I Can Dream…
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You Might Think – The Cars
By 1984, The Cars had already established themselves as one of the most influential rock bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Their…
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Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run) – Billy Ocean
Some songs change an artist’s career forever. For Billy Ocean, that song was “Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run).” Released in 1984,…
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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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Stuck on You – Lionel Richie
When people think of Lionel Richie, they often picture soulful ballads like “Hello,” upbeat hits such as “All Night Long (All Night),” or heartfelt…
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Everything She Wants – Wham!
When people think of Wham!, upbeat songs like “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” “Freedom,” and the holiday favorite “Last Christmas” usually come to…
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Borderline – Madonna
Before Madonna became one of the biggest names in music history, she was simply another ambitious young artist trying to stand out in a…
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Axel F – Harold Faltermeyer
Released in 1984 as the instrumental theme from the blockbuster film Beverly Hills Cop, “Axel F” became one of the most recognizable electronic recordings…
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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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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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We Belong – Pat Benatar
Released in October 1984 as the lead single from Tropico, “We Belong” marked a new chapter in Pat Benatar’s remarkable career. Known for hard-rocking…
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Smooth Operator – Sade
Released in September 1984 as the fourth single from the debut album Diamond Life, “Smooth Operator” introduced much of the world to the sophisticated…
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You’re the Inspiration – Chicago
Released in November 1984 as the third single from Chicago 17, “You’re the Inspiration” became one of Chicago’s most beloved songs and one of…
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Sunglasses at Night – Corey Hart
Released in January 1984 as the lead single from Corey Hart’s debut album First Offense, “Sunglasses at Night” became one of the defining songs…
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Drive – The Cars
Released in July 1984 as the third single from Heartbeat City, “Drive” became the biggest hit of The Cars’ career and one of the…
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Oh Sherrie – Steve Perry
When Steve Perry stepped away from Journey to record his first solo album, fans naturally wondered whether the voice behind classics like “Don’t Stop…
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Hello – Lionel Richie
Only a handful of love songs have become so recognizable that a single word immediately brings the melody to mind. Say “Hello,” and millions…
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