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 80s Western rock masterpieces and hit songs (71–80)
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.
You May Be RightBilly Joel
From the image of a stylish, urban-sounding songwriter who had hits in the late ’70s with ‘The Stranger’ and ’52nd Street,’ he made a sharp turn with 1980’s ‘Glass Houses,’ showcasing a new side with a sound strongly rooted in American rock.
Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)Phil Collins
In the 1980s, Phil Collins was hugely successful not only as Genesis’s drummer but also as a songwriter.
This song is a love ballad written as the theme for the film “Against All Odds,” and it became his biggest hit, earning him a Grammy Award.
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.
Making Love Out Of Nothing At AllAir Supply
A song by an Australian soft rock band.
It was included on their 1983 release Greatest Hits and reached No.
2 on the Billboard chart.
Many artists, including Bonnie Tyler, have covered the song.
It was also used on the soundtrack of the film Mr.
and Mrs.
Smith.
Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)David Bowie
David Bowie is a legendary artist who, beyond his music, wielded immense influence across a wide range of fields—including his innovative style, philosophy, and ideas, as well as fashion and art.
In the realm of manga, he had a particularly significant impact in Japan from the 1970s to the 1980s, especially on the design of characters in shoujo manga.
Naturally, Bowie’s song titles are also referenced in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.
In Part 7, the Stand of Dr.
Ferdinand is named “Scary Monsters,” which is both the title of an album Bowie released in 1980 and its title track.
Bowie’s vocals sung in a Cockney accent and Robert Fripp of King Crimson on guitar make it a fantastic and stylish song—be sure to check it out!
