All Out of Love – Air Supply
Released in June 1980 as the second single from Lost in Love, “All Out of Love” became one of Air Supply’s signature songs and…
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After All – Cher & Peter Cetera
Released in February 1989, “After All” brought together two of pop music’s most distinctive voices for one of the era’s most memorable romantic duets.…
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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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Never Gonna Let You Go – Sergio Mendes
Released in 1983 as the lead single from Sérgio Mendes’ self-titled album, “Never Gonna Let You Go” became one of the biggest adult contemporary…
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Hands to Heaven – Breathe
Released in July 1988 as the third single from All That Jazz, “Hands to Heaven” became the breakthrough hit that introduced millions of listeners…
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Every Rose Has Its Thorn – Poison
Released in October 1988 as the third single from Open Up and Say… Ahh!, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” transformed Poison from a successful…
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Drive – The Cars
Released in July 1984 as the third single from Heartbeat City, “Drive” became the biggest hit of The Cars’ career and one of the…
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Cold Hearted – Paula Abdul
Released in June 1989 as the fifth single from Paula Abdul’s blockbuster debut album Forever Your Girl, “Cold Hearted” became one of the defining…
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Abracadabra – Steve Miller Band
Released in May 1982, “Abracadabra” became one of the Steve Miller Band’s biggest commercial successes and one of the defining pop-rock hits of the…
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When I See You Smile – Bad English
Released in September 1989, “When I See You Smile” became the signature hit for Bad English and one of the defining power ballads of…
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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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The Tide Is High – Blondie
Not every great hit begins as a chart-topping success. Sometimes a song quietly waits years before the right artist comes along and introduces it…
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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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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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Mickey – Toni Basil
Very few pop songs are recognizable from the very first shouted word. Yet all it takes is someone yelling “Oh Mickey!” and almost everyone…
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I Ran (So Far Away) – A Flock of Seagulls
When people think of the sound of the early 1980s, a handful of songs immediately come to mind. Among them is A Flock of…
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Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar
Some songs don’t just become hits—they become rallying cries. The opening guitar riff of Pat Benatar’s “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” is enough…
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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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True – Spandau Ballet
Certain songs instantly transport listeners to another time. A single piano chord or saxophone phrase is enough to evoke memories of slow dances, late-night…
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Oh Sherrie – Steve Perry
When Steve Perry stepped away from Journey to record his first solo album, fans naturally wondered whether the voice behind classics like “Don’t Stop…
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Islands in the Stream – Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
Some duets sound good on paper. Others create magic the moment the singers step up to the microphone. “Islands in the Stream,” the unforgettable…
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Hello – Lionel Richie
Only a handful of love songs have become so recognizable that a single word immediately brings the melody to mind. Say “Hello,” and millions…
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Easy Lover – Philip Bailey & Phil Collins
Sometimes musical collaborations feel carefully planned by record companies. Others happen almost completely by accident. “Easy Lover” belongs firmly in the second category. Released…
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Our House – Madness
Few songs capture the warmth, chaos, and charm of family life quite like Madness’ “Our House.” Released in 1982, the upbeat pop classic became…
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Cars – Gary Numan
Long before synthesizers dominated pop music, one song showed the world what the future could sound like. Gary Numan’s “Cars,” released in 1979 and…
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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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It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me – Billy Joel
Every generation believes it has discovered something completely new. Music changes, fashions evolve, and critics eagerly declare the latest trend to be the future.…
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The Longest Time – Billy Joel
Some songs impress with dazzling guitar solos. Others rely on elaborate studio production or massive orchestras. Billy Joel’s “The Longest Time” accomplished something entirely…
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Sister Christian – Night Ranger
Few power ballads have achieved the lasting popularity of Night Ranger’s “Sister Christian.” Released in 1984, the song became the band’s biggest hit, helping…
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Our Lips Are Sealed – The Go-Go’s
Some songs sparkle with an energy that instantly transports listeners to another time and place. The Go-Go’s “Our Lips Are Sealed” is one of…
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Always on My Mind – Willie Nelson
Some songs are so powerful they seem destined to be recorded more than once. “Always on My Mind” is one of those rare compositions.…
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Rosanna – Toto
Some songs become famous for their unforgettable melodies. Others are remembered for legendary musicianship. Toto’s “Rosanna” somehow managed to become both. Released in 1982,…
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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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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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1999 – Prince
Long before the calendar actually turned to the year 1999, Prince had already made it one of the most famous dates in music history.…
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The Winner Takes It All – ABBA
By 1980, ABBA had already conquered the world. The Swedish quartet had spent most of the previous decade producing an incredible string of international…
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Straight Up – Paula Abdul
Before “Straight Up,” Paula Abdul was known primarily as one of the hottest choreographers in the music business. She had created memorable dance routines…
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Shake It Up – The Cars
By the early 1980s, The Cars had already established themselves as one of rock’s most innovative bands. Blending sleek new wave, guitar-driven rock, and…
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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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Gloria – Laura Branigan
Some songs explode onto the charts and disappear just as quickly. Others slowly build a reputation before becoming cultural landmarks. Laura Branigan’s “Gloria” belongs…
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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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I Just Called to Say I Love You – Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder spent the 1970s creating some of the most groundbreaking music in popular history. Albums like Innervisions, Songs in the Key of Life,…
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Down Under – Men at Work
Every decade has songs that instantly transport listeners to a particular place and time. “Down Under” by Men at Work does exactly that. Released…
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Dirty Diana – Michael Jackson
When people think of Michael Jackson, they often picture infectious dance hits like “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” or “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough.”…
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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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