Walk This Way – Run-D.M.C
Released in July 1986, “Walk This Way” became one of the most important recordings in modern music history. Originally written and recorded by Aerosmith…
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These Dreams – Heart
Released in January 1986 as the third single from the self-titled album Heart, “These Dreams” became a milestone in the legendary band’s career. The…
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Sledgehammer – Peter Gabriel
Released in April 1986 as the second single from So, “Sledgehammer” became the biggest commercial success of Peter Gabriel’s solo career and one of…
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Amanda – Boston
Released in September 1986 as the lead single from Third Stage, “Amanda” marked Boston’s triumphant return after an eight-year absence from the music scene.…
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True Colors – Cyndi Lauper
Released in August 1986 as the title track and second single from her sophomore album True Colors, “True Colors” marked a dramatic artistic shift…
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(I Just) Died in Your Arms – Cutting Crew
Released in July 1986 as the debut single from Cutting Crew’s first album, Broadcast, “(I Just) Died in Your Arms” became one of the…
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Somewhere Out There – Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram
Released in November 1986 as the centerpiece of the An American Tail soundtrack, “Somewhere Out There” became one of the most beloved duets of…
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Don’t Dream It’s Over – Crowded House
Released in October 1986 as the second single from Crowded House’s self-titled debut album, “Don’t Dream It’s Over” became the band’s defining song and…
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Venus – Bananarama
Released in July 1986 as the lead single from True Confessions, “Venus” became Bananarama’s biggest international hit and one of the most recognizable dance-pop…
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Take Me Home Tonight – Eddie Money
Not every hit song launches a career. Some save one. By the mid-1980s, Eddie Money had already established himself as one of rock radio’s…
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Walk Like an Egyptian – The Bangles
Few songs capture the playful spirit of the 1980s quite like The Bangles’ “Walk Like an Egyptian.” Released in 1986, the quirky pop hit…
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Manic Monday – The Bangles
Very few songs have managed to make the first day of the workweek sound fun, but “Manic Monday” accomplished exactly that. Released in 1986,…
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The Lady in Red – Chris Deburgh
Some songs capture a specific moment so perfectly that they become inseparable from romance itself. Chris de Burgh’s “The Lady in Red” is one…
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Addicted to Love – Robert Palmer
Some songs become famous for their unforgettable hooks. Others are remembered for groundbreaking music videos. “Addicted to Love” by Robert Palmer achieved both. Released…
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Invisible Touch – Genesis
By 1986, Genesis had already undergone one of the most remarkable evolutions in rock history. What began as an ambitious progressive rock band in…
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Danger Zone – Kenny Loggins
Few songs capture the thrill of speed, adventure, and adrenaline quite like “Danger Zone.” Released in 1986 as the centerpiece of the Top Gun…
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Take My Breath Away – Berlin
Certain songs become inseparable from the movies that introduced them to the world. “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin is one of those rare…
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