The Sweetest Taboo – Sade
By the mid-1980s, Sade had established a sound unlike anyone else in popular music. While many artists embraced the glossy production and larger-than-life style…
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– 1985
All She Wants to Is Dance – Don Henley
When Don Henley launched his solo career following the Eagles’ breakup, many wondered whether he could achieve the same level of success on his…
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Tarzan Boy – Baltimora
Every decade has a handful of songs that instantly transport listeners back to a specific moment in time, and “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora is…
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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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Something About You – Level 42
By the mid-1980s, Level 42 had already earned a reputation as one of Britain’s most accomplished jazz-funk bands. Led by the extraordinary bass playing…
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In My House – Mary Jane Girls
Released in the spring of 1985, “In My House” became the signature hit for the Mary Jane Girls and one of the most memorable…
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Would I Lie to You? – Eurythmics
Released in April 1985, “Would I Lie to You?” marked a dramatic shift in direction for Eurythmics. After several years of dominating the charts…
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If You Love Somebody Set Them Free – Sting
The Bold Solo Debut That Announced Sting’s New Musical Direction Released in June 1985 as the lead single from The Dream of the Blue…
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Secret Lovers – Atlantic Starr
The Soulful Ballad That Became One of the Most Memorable Duets of the 1980s Released in 1985 as the second single from As the…
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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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Dress You Up – Madonna
The Playful Pop Hit That Closed Out Like a Virgin in Style Released in July 1985 as the fifth and final single from Like…
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Nikita – Elton John
Love Across the Iron Curtain: Why “Nikita” Remains One of Elton John’s Most Emotional Hits Released in October 1985 as the second single…
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Cherish – Kool & the Gang
For much of the late 1970s and early 1980s, Kool & the Gang were known for filling dance floors with infectious grooves and feel-good…
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St Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion) – John Parr
The 1980s produced countless movie theme songs, but only a select few managed to take on a life of their own. “St. Elmo’s Fire…
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Saving All My Love for You – Whitney Houston
Every generation produces a handful of singers whose voices seem almost impossible to believe. Whitney Houston was one of those rare artists. Before she…
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Nightshift – Commodores
The Commodores spent much of the late 1970s establishing themselves as one of the premier bands in R&B. With Lionel Richie serving as lead…
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Miami Vice Theme – Jan Hammer
Very few television themes become hit records. Even fewer manage to top the music charts. Yet in 1985, an instrumental composed by Jan Hammer…
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I Can’t Wait – Nu Shooz
Released in 1985 and becoming a worldwide hit in 1986, “I Can’t Wait” transformed Nu Shooz from a little-known Portland, Oregon duo into international…
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We Don’t Need Another Hero – Tina Turner
Released in 1985, “We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” served as the emotional centerpiece of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome and became one of Tina…
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Freeway of Love – Aretha Franklin
Released in 1985 as the lead single from Who’s Zoomin’ Who?, “Freeway of Love” marked one of the greatest comebacks in popular music history.…
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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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When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going – Billy Ocean
Released in 1985, “When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going” was another major milestone in Billy Ocean’s remarkable run of hit singles…
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Voices Carry – ‘Til Tuesday
Every decade produces songs that perfectly capture the emotional tensions of their time, and “‘Til Tuesday’s “Voices Carry” stands among the finest examples of…
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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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Don’t You (Forget About Me) by Simple Minds
Certain songs become so closely associated with a film that it’s nearly impossible to think of one without the other. “Don’t You (Forget About…
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That’s What Friends Are for – Dionne & Friends
Charity singles have produced some of the biggest hits in music history, but few have matched the emotional warmth and enduring legacy of “That’s…
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I’m on Fire – Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen has built his career on writing vivid stories about ordinary people chasing extraordinary dreams. His songs often feature restless characters searching for…
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Glory Days – Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen has written songs about factory workers, dreamers, lovers, soldiers, and small-town America, often blending deeply personal stories with universal truths. Yet one…
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Everytime You Go Away – Paul Young
Not every great hit begins as an instant classic. Sometimes, an overlooked song finds new life in the hands of another artist who discovers…
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Walk of Life – Dire Straits
When people think of Dire Straits, songs like “Sultans of Swing,” “Money for Nothing,” or “Brothers in Arms” often come to mind first. Yet…
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Part-Time Lover – Stevie Wonder
Few artists have been able to reinvent themselves as successfully as Stevie Wonder. After dominating the 1970s with groundbreaking albums like Talking Book, Innervisions,…
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Burning Heart – Survivor
Few songs embody determination, competition, and the relentless pursuit of victory quite like “Burning Heart.” Released by Survivor in 1985, the song became inseparable…
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Sussudio – Phil Collins
Few songs from the 1980s inspire as much debate—and as much dancing—as “Sussudio.” Released by Phil Collins in 1985, the track became one of…
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Head Over Heels – Tears for Fears
Pop music often thrives on simplicity, but every so often a song comes along that proves complexity can be just as irresistible. Released in…
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Raspberry Beret – Prince
Released in May 1985 as the lead single from Around the World in a Day, “Raspberry Beret” showcased yet another side of Prince’s seemingly…
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Rock Me Amadeus – Falco
Released internationally in 1985 from the album Falco 3, “Rock Me Amadeus” became one of the most unlikely global hits of the 1980s. Performed…
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Party All the Time – Eddie Murphy
Released in September 1985 as the lead single from Eddie Murphy’s debut album How Could It Be, “Party All the Time” surprised critics, delighted…
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The Search Is Over – Survivor
Released in April 1985 as the third single from Vital Signs, “The Search Is Over” became one of Survivor’s biggest hits and proved the…
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Say You, Say Me – Lionel Richie
Released in October 1985 as part of the soundtrack to the film White Nights, “Say You, Say Me” became one of Lionel Richie’s greatest…
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Rhythm of the Night – Debarge
Released in March 1985 as the lead single from the soundtrack to The Last Dragon and later included on DeBarge’s album Rhythm of the…
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One More Night – Phil Collins
Released in January 1985 as the second single from No Jacket Required, “One More Night” became one of Phil Collins’ most successful ballads and…
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We Built This City – Starship
Released in August 1985 as the lead single from Knee Deep in the Hoopla, “We Built This City” marked one of the most dramatic…
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Crazy for You – Madonna
By 1985, Madonna had already established herself as one of pop music’s brightest new stars. Hits like “Holiday,” “Lucky Star,” “Borderline,” and “Material Girl”…
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Broken Wings – Mr. Mister
Some songs capture a moment. Others capture a feeling that never fades. “Broken Wings” by Mr. Mister belongs firmly in the latter category. Released…
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Heaven – Bryan Adams
Some love songs fade with the trends of their era. Others become timeless because they express emotions that never go out of style. “Heaven”…
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