Legendary Western rock masterpieces and hit songs of the 80s
Aerosmith, Queen, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, David Bowie, Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC…
From the legendary Western rock that defined the 1980s, here are the classic and hit tracks recommended by our studio staff.
It’s a mighty playlist by rock giants who rewrote the history of music worldwide.
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Legendary Western rock masterpieces and hit songs of the 80s (61–70)
CenterfoldThe J. Geils Band
Formed in Boston in 1967, the band had a long career and was popular for its heavy rock, but the song they released in 1981, with its sexy music video and upbeat sound, became a global smash hit.
The band’s central member, J.
Geils, passed away in April 2017.
Heat Of The MomentASIA
A song by Asia, a progressive rock band from England.
It starts with a rhythm that foregrounds irregular time signatures, then shifts to a standard 4/4 in the vocal sections, creating tension across the whole track.
Featuring the kind of sophisticated performance you’d expect from a supergroup of successful musicians, it’s a piece that epitomizes the progressive scene of the 1980s.
Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles
The Eagles are a legendary country rock band that revolutionized the American music scene.
Formed in Los Angeles in 1971, they captivated the world with a unique sound that fused country, folk, pop, and more.
From the outset they produced numerous hits, winning a Grammy in 1975 for One of These Nights.
Their 1976 album Hotel California sold over 32 million copies worldwide and became their signature work.
Despite lineup changes and a breakup, they reunited in 1994.
With six Grammy wins and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, they have left a brilliant legacy.
Their powerful, beautifully harmonized vocals and polished musicianship are recommended not only for rock fans but for anyone seeking comfortable, satisfying music.
The ReflexDuran Duran
A song by Duran Duran, the British rock band that helped ignite the New Romantic movement and the MTV boom in the 1980s.
With its bright, flamboyant style layered with luxurious choruses, it’s a number that centers on a band-driven sound while also featuring the characteristically New Romantic, pleasing synthesizer tones.
Rock You Like a HurricaneScorpions
It’s a song by Scorpions, the globally renowned hard rock band representing Germany, included on their 1984 release Love at First Sting.
Scorpions also took part in a historic rock event held in front of the remnants of the Berlin Wall after its fall in 1990.
They are also well known for having been invited to Russia as rock ambassadors.
Holding Out For A HeroBonnie Tyler
This is a song that became a major hit on the soundtrack of the 1984 film Footloose, sung by a female vocalist from Wales.
It was included on her sixth album, Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire, released as a single, and reached No.
2 on the UK Singles Chart.
I Love Rock ‘n’ RollJoan Jett & The Blackhearts
Joan Jett was a member of The Runaways, a female rock band that took the 1970s by storm in lingerie-clad outfits, but The Runaways were talked about more for their visuals than their music.
After the band broke up, Joan Jett formed The Blackhearts and pursued full-fledged rock, and this song became a massive hit, reaching No.
1 in the U.S.
in 1982.