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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– 1984
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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Easy Lover – Philip Bailey & Phil Collins
Sometimes musical collaborations feel carefully planned by record companies. Others happen almost completely by accident. “Easy Lover” belongs firmly in the second category. Released…
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The Longest Time – Billy Joel
Some songs impress with dazzling guitar solos. Others rely on elaborate studio production or massive orchestras. Billy Joel’s “The Longest Time” accomplished something entirely…
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Sister Christian – Night Ranger
Few power ballads have achieved the lasting popularity of Night Ranger’s “Sister Christian.” Released in 1984, the song became the band’s biggest hit, helping…
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I Just Called to Say I Love You – Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder spent the 1970s creating some of the most groundbreaking music in popular history. Albums like Innervisions, Songs in the Key of Life,…
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Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
When most people think of Cyndi Lauper’s breakthrough album She’s So Unusual, energetic hits like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “She Bop”…
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Missing You – John Waite
Some songs capture the pain of a breakup with raw emotion. Others explore longing with quiet reflection. “Missing You” by John Waite manages to…
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The Boys of Summer – Don Henley
Some songs become inseparable from a season. Others transcend the moment they describe and speak to universal experiences that never grow old. “The Boys…
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Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) – Phil Collins
By the early 1980s, Phil Collins had already established himself as one of popular music’s most versatile artists. As the drummer and later lead…
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Ghostbusters – Ray Parker Jr
Some movie theme songs perfectly complement the films they accompany. Others become so iconic that it’s impossible to think of one without immediately hearing…
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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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Dancing in the Dark – Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen had already earned a reputation as one of rock music’s greatest songwriters when “Dancing in the Dark” arrived in 1984, but this…
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I Want to Know What Love Is – Foreigner
Some songs are remembered for their guitar riffs. Others are celebrated for their incredible vocal performances. “I Want to Know What Love Is” by…
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What’s Love Got to Do With It – Tina Turner
Few songs in popular music history represent a personal triumph quite like “What’s Love Got to Do with It” by Tina Turner. Released in…
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