Miss You Like Crazy – Natalie Cole
The Elegant Ballad That Became Natalie Cole’s Biggest Pop Hit Released in March 1989 as the lead single from Good to Be Back, “Miss…
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Keep Your Hands to Yourself – Georgia Satellites
The Rowdy Rock Hit That Brought Barroom Swagger Back to the Charts Released in November 1986 as the lead single from the Georgia Satellites’…
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ust to See Her – Smokey Robinson
The Soulful Comeback That Returned Smokey Robinson to the Top of the Charts Released in April 1987 as the lead single from One Heartbeat,…
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Joanna – Kool & the Gang
The Elegant Ballad That Became One of Kool & the Gang’s Signature Love Songs Released in November 1983 as the lead single from In…
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In Too Deep – Genesis
The Tender Ballad That Showed Genesis at Their Most Vulnerable Released in August 1986 as the fifth single from Invisible Touch, “In Too Deep”…
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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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I Won’t Hold You Back – Toto
The Heartfelt Ballad That Showcased Toto’s Remarkable Musical Depth Released in January 1983 as the fourth single from Toto IV, “I Won’t Hold You…
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I Don’t Want to Live Without You – Foreigner
The Emotional Power Ballad That Showcased Foreigner’s Romantic Side Released in December 1987 as the third single from Inside Information, “I Don’t Want to…
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Give Me the Night – George Benson
The Funk-Fueled Classic That Turned George Benson into a Pop Superstar Released in June 1980 as the title track from Give Me the Night,…
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Come Dancing – The Kinks
The Nostalgic Hit That Brought The Kinks Back to the Top Released in November 1982 as the lead single from State of Confusion, “Come…
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Born to Be My Baby – Bon Jovi
The Arena Rock Anthem That Proved New Jersey Was No Fluke Released in November 1988 as the second single from New Jersey, “Born to…
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Blue Eyes – Elton John
The Tender Ballad That Marked Elton John’s Return to the Top Released in March 1982 as the lead single from Jump Up!, “Blue Eyes”…
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All Through the Night – Cyndi Lauper
The Gentle Ballad That Revealed Cyndi Lauper’s Emotional Depth Released in September 1984 as the fourth single from She’s So Unusual, “All Through the…
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Ain’t Even Done With the Night – John Cougar
The Breakthrough Ballad That Introduced John Cougar to America Released in January 1981 as the third single from Nothin’ Matters and What If It…
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(Keep Feeling) Fascination – Human League
The Synth-Pop Masterpiece That Proved Lightning Could Strike Twice Released in April 1983, “(Keep Feeling) Fascination” confirmed that The Human League were far more…
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Your Wildest Dreams – The Moody Blues
The Dreamlike Comeback That Introduced The Moody Blues to MTV Released in April 1986 as the lead single from The Other Side of Life,…
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Working for the Weekend – Loverboy
The Ultimate Blue-Collar Party Anthem of the 1980s Released in September 1981 as the lead single from Get Lucky, “Working for the Weekend” became…
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We Don’t Have to Take Our Clothes off – Jermaine Stewart
The Refreshing Pop Hit That Proved Romance Could Be About More Than Physical Attraction Released in 1986 as the lead single from Frantic Romantic,…
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Waiting for a Girl Like You – Foreigner
The Power Ballad That Showed Foreigner’s Softer Side Released in October 1981 as the lead single from 4, “Waiting for a Girl Like You”…
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Truly – Lionel Richie
The Tender Ballad That Launched Lionel Richie’s Solo Superstardom Released in September 1982 as the second single from his self-titled debut solo album, “Truly”…
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Tonight, Tonight, Tonight – Genesis
The Epic That Proved Genesis Could Balance Pop Success with Progressive Ambition Released in February 1987 as the fourth single from Invisible Touch, “Tonight,…
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Theme From Greatest American Hero (Believe It or Not) – Joey Scarbury
The Television Theme That Became One of the Biggest Pop Hits of the 1980s Released in 1981 as the theme song for the ABC…
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The Look – Roxette
The Swedish Pop Explosion That Took Over the World Released in January 1989 as the third single from Look Sharp!, “The Look” transformed Roxette…
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State of Shock – The Jacksons
The Electrifying Collaboration That Brought Two Rock and Pop Icons Together Released in June 1984 as the lead single from Victory, “State of Shock”…
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Slow Hand – The Pointer Sisters
The Sultry Hit That Showed a New Side of The Pointer Sisters Released in May 1981 as the second single from Black & White,…
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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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Obsession – Animotion
The Synth-Pop Smash That Defined Mid-’80s Dance Music Released in 1984 as the debut single from Animotion’s self-titled album, “Obsession” became one of the…
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Master Blaster (Jammin’) – Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder’s Joyful Tribute to Bob Marley and the Spirit of Reggae Released in September 1980 as the lead single from Hotter Than July,…
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Love on the Rocks – Neil Diamond
The Heartbreaking Ballad That Became One of Neil Diamond’s Greatest Performances Released in 1980 as the second single from the soundtrack to The Jazz…
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If This Is It – Huey Lewis & the News
The Smooth Pop Hit That Showed a Softer Side of Huey Lewis & the News Released in July 1984 as the fourth single from…
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Human – Human League
The Sophisticated Ballad That Reinvented The Human League Released in August 1986 as the lead single from Crash, “Human” marked a dramatic shift in…
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How Can I Fall? – Breathe
The Sophisticated Ballad That Showcased Breathe’s Quiet Brilliance Released in 1988 as the fourth single from All That Jazz, “How Can I Fall?” became…
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Guilty – Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb
The Elegant Duet That United Two Pop Music Giants Released in 1980 as the title track and second single from Barbra Streisand’s Guilty album,…
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Get Down on It – Kool & the Gang
The Funk Anthem That Kept the Party Going Released in November 1981 as the second single from Something Special, “Get Down on It” became…
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Funkytown – Lipps, Inc.
The Disco Classic That Refused to Let the Party End Released in March 1980, “Funkytown” arrived at a fascinating moment in popular music. Disco…
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Funky Cold Medina – Tone Loc
The Hip-Hop Party Classic That Helped Rap Take Over Pop Radio Released in March 1989 as the second single from Lōc-ed After Dark, “Funky…
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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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Don’t Talk to Strangers – Rick Springfield
The Hit That Proved Rick Springfield Was More Than a One-Album Wonder Released in April 1982 as the lead single from Success Hasn’t Spoiled…
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Desire – U2
The Blues-Driven Hit That Kicked Off a New Era for U2 Released in September 1988 as the lead single from Rattle and Hum, “Desire”…
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Coward of the County – Kenny Rogers
The Story Song That Became One of Country Music’s Greatest Narratives Released in November 1979, “Coward of the County” stands as one of Kenny…
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Bust a Move – Young MC
The Party Anthem That Brought Clever Wordplay to the Mainstream Released in 1989, “Bust a Move” transformed Young MC from a behind-the-scenes songwriter into…
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Slick Rick – Children’s Story
The Storytelling Masterpiece That Changed Hip-Hop Forever Released in 1988 on Slick Rick’s debut album The Great Adventures of Slick Rick, “Children’s Story” is…
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Bad Medicine – Bon Jovi
The Arena Rock Anthem That Proved Bon Jovi Could Do It Again Released in September 1988 as the lead single from New Jersey, “Bad…
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Angel Eyes – Jeff Healey
The Power Ballad That Introduced Jeff Healey to the World Released in 1989 as the second single from See the Light, “Angel Eyes” became…
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