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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– 1985
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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Everybody Wants to Rule the World – Tears for Fears
Some songs become so deeply woven into popular culture that they come to represent an entire decade. “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by…
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Money for Nothing – Dire Straits
During the mid-1980s, few songs captured the changing landscape of popular music quite like “Money for Nothing.” Released in 1985 as the second single…
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Material Girl – Madonna
Madonna was already on her way to becoming a global superstar when “Material Girl” arrived in early 1985, but this infectious pop hit elevated…
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We Are the World – USA for Africa
There are hit songs, there are cultural moments, and then there are recordings that become part of history. “We Are the World,” performed by…
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Walking on Sunshine – Katrina & the Waves
Some songs are so full of energy and optimism that they instantly brighten the mood wherever they’re played. “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina &…
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