Control – Janet Jackson
Released in February 1987 as the fourth single and title track from her breakthrough album Control, “Control” became far more than just another hit—it…
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– 1987
Mony Mony – Billy Idol
Released in 1987 as the lead single from the live album Vital Idol, Billy Idol’s version of “Mony Mony” became one of the biggest…
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Father Figure – George Michael
Released in December 1987 as the fourth single from Faith, “Father Figure” became one of George Michael’s most memorable and emotionally complex songs. Built…
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Hungry Eyes – Eric Carmen
Released in October 1987 as part of the soundtrack to the hit film Dirty Dancing, “Hungry Eyes” became one of Eric Carmen’s biggest solo…
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She’s Like the Wind – Patrick Swayze
When people think of Patrick Swayze, they usually picture him dancing through Dirty Dancing, surfing in Point Break, or delivering unforgettable performances in films…
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Is This Love – Whitesnake
By the late 1980s, Whitesnake had become one of the biggest rock bands in the world. Fueled by the explosive success of their self-titled…
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Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now – Starship
Few songs capture the optimism and larger-than-life spirit of the 1980s quite like “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now.” Released in 1987, the soaring power…
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Alone – Heart
There are power ballads, and then there is “Alone.” Released in 1987 as the lead single from Heart’s album Bad Animals, the song became…
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Heaven Is a Place on Earth – Belinda Carlisle
When Belinda Carlisle left The Go-Go’s to launch a solo career, many wondered whether she could achieve the same level of success on her…
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Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
Few songs capture the spirit of perseverance, hope, and determination quite like “Livin’ on a Prayer.” Released in 1986 as the second single from…
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I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking for – U2
By the mid-1980s, U2 had already established itself as one of rock music’s most exciting bands, but “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking…
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Faith – George Michael
Breaking away from a massively successful group is one of the toughest challenges in music. Expectations are enormous, comparisons are unavoidable, and every new…
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The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson
By 1987, Michael Jackson faced an impossible challenge. After the unprecedented success of Thriller, many wondered whether he could ever create another album capable…
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Welcome to the Jungle – Guns N’ Roses
Some songs announce the arrival of a new band. “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses declared war on everything that came before…
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With or Without You – U2
Every great band has a defining moment—a song that transforms them from popular artists into global icons. For U2, that song was “With or…
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Pour Some Sugar on Me – Def Leppard
There are rock songs, and then there are songs that become events. The moment “Pour Some Sugar on Me” by Def Leppard begins, audiences…
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