Wild Thing – Tone Loc
By the late 1980s, hip-hop was rapidly evolving from a regional movement into a dominant force in mainstream music. Artists like Run-D.M.C., LL Cool…
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Where Do Broken Hearts Go – Whitney Houston
By the late 1980s, Whitney Houston had become the gold standard for pop and R&B vocalists. With an extraordinary voice capable of both breathtaking…
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When It’s Love – Van Halen
When people think of Van Halen, roaring guitar solos, thunderous drums, and high-energy rock anthems usually come to mind. Songs like “Jump,” “Panama,” and…
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U Got the Look – Prince
Few artists embraced musical reinvention as fearlessly as Prince. By 1987, he had already conquered funk, rock, pop, R&B, and psychedelic soul while building…
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Throwing It All Away – Genesis
By the mid-1980s, Genesis had completed one of the most remarkable transformations in rock history. Once known primarily as a progressive rock band celebrated…
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Through the Years – Kenny Rogers
Few artists have been able to communicate warmth, sincerity, and emotional honesty quite like Kenny Rogers. Throughout a career that spanned more than six…
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They Don’t Know – Tracey Ullman
Before Tracey Ullman became an internationally acclaimed actress, comedian, and television pioneer, she was one of Britain’s brightest new pop stars. While her music…
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The Rose – Bette Midler
Some songs achieve success because of a catchy melody or a memorable chorus. Others become timeless because they speak to something deeply human. “The…
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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 the Long Way Home – Supertramp
Released in 1979, “Take the Long Way Home” is one of Supertramp’s most enduring songs and a perfect example of the band’s ability to…
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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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Stand Back – Stevie Nicks
When Stevie Nicks released “Stand Back” in 1983, she was already one of the most recognizable voices in rock music. As a member of…
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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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Rockwell – Somebody’s Watching Me
Few songs have captured the feeling of paranoia quite like “Somebody’s Watching Me.” Released in 1984, the song became an instant sensation thanks to…
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Sign O’ the Times – Prince
Released in 1987, “Sign o’ the Times” stands as one of Prince’s most daring and socially conscious recordings. While much of his catalog is…
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She’s a Beauty – The Tubes
By the early 1980s, The Tubes had already built a reputation as one of rock’s most theatrical and unpredictable bands. Known for elaborate stage…
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Self Control – Laura Branigan
Some songs become inseparable from the decade that made them famous, and Laura Branigan’s “Self Control” is one of those recordings. Released in 1984,…
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Only in My Dreams – Debbie Gibson
When “Only in My Dreams” arrived in 1987, it introduced listeners to a remarkable new talent who was unlike many of her teen pop…
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Make Me Lose Control – Eric Carmen
By 1988, Eric Carmen had already established himself as one of pop music’s premier songwriters. After finding success with the Raspberries in the early…
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Legs – ZZ Top
Released in July 1984 as the fourth single from Eliminator, “Legs” became the song that transformed ZZ Top from a respected Texas blues-rock trio…
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Lawyers in Love – Jackson Browne
Released in August 1983, “Lawyers in Love” marked one of the most surprising and successful reinventions of Jackson Browne’s career. Best known throughout the…
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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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I’ll Tumble 4 Ya – Culture Club
Released in the summer of 1983, “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya” completed an extraordinary breakthrough year for Culture Club. While songs like “Do You Really…
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I’ll Be Over You – Toto
Released in late 1986 as the second single from Fahrenheit, “I’ll Be Over You” stands as one of Toto’s most heartfelt and enduring ballads.…
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I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love – Chicago
Released in May 1988, “I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love” became one of Chicago’s biggest late-career hits and demonstrated that the legendary band…
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I Don’t Wanna Go on With You Like That – Elton John
Released in May 1988 as the lead single from Reg Strikes Back, “I Don’t Wanna Go on With You Like That” marked a triumphant…
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Hot in the City – Billy Idol
Released in 1982, “Hot in the City” marked Billy Idol’s breakthrough as a solo artist and introduced American audiences to one of rock’s most…
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Holiday – Madonna
Released in September 1983, “Holiday” was the song that introduced Madonna to much of the world and launched one of the most extraordinary careers…
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Hold Me – Fleetwood Mac
Released in July 1982, “Hold Me” became Fleetwood Mac’s biggest American hit of the 1980s and one of the defining songs from their album…
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Forever Your Girl – Paula Abdul
Released in February 1989, “Forever Your Girl” became the song that completed one of the most remarkable chart turnarounds in pop music history. Although…
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Devil Inside – INXS
Released in February 1988, “Devil Inside” became one of the signature songs that transformed INXS from a successful Australian rock band into a global…
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De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da – The Police
Released in November 1980, “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da” became one of The Police’s most recognizable and misunderstood songs. At first…
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Cover Me – Bruce Springsteen
Released in September 1984 as the second single from Born in the U.S.A., “Cover Me” demonstrated Bruce Springsteen’s remarkable ability to blend heartland rock…
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Breakout – Swing Out Sister
Released in 1986, “Breakout” introduced much of the world to Swing Out Sister and immediately established the British group as something different from the…
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Young Turks – Rod Stewart
Released in October 1981, “Young Turks” represented one of the boldest reinventions of Rod Stewart’s remarkable career. Already a superstar thanks to his work…
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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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Union of the Snake – Duran Duran
Released in October 1983, “Union of the Snake” arrived at the height of Duran Duran’s global popularity. The British quintet had already become one…
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Time (Clock of the Heart) – Culture Club
Released in November 1982 in the United Kingdom and in the spring of 1983 in the United States, “Time (Clock of the Heart)” became…
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The Sweetest Thing (I’ve Ever Known) – Juice Newton
Released in August 1981, “The Sweetest Thing (I’ve Ever Known)” showcased another side of Juice Newton’s remarkable versatility. While many listeners remember her for…
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The One That You Love – Air Supply
Released in May 1981, “The One That You Love” became one of Air Supply’s signature songs and cemented the Australian duo’s place among the…
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Sara – Fleetwood Mac
Few bands have turned personal turmoil into timeless music quite like Fleetwood Mac, and “Sara” stands among the group’s most emotionally rich and mysterious…
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Rock Steady – The Whispers
When The Whispers released “Rock Steady” in 1987, they proved that veteran soul groups could still dominate the charts in an era increasingly defined…
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Notorious – Duran Duran
Released in October 1986, “Notorious” marked one of the biggest turning points in Duran Duran’s career. The band had spent the first half of…
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Neutron Dance – Pointer Sisters
The High-Energy Hit That Captured the Spirit of the Mid-1980s Released in November 1984 as the fifth single from Break Out, “Neutron Dance” became…
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More Than I Can Say – Leo Sayer
The Timeless Love Song That Became One of Leo Sayer’s Biggest Hits Released in July 1980 as the lead single from Living in a…
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