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)
Breaking The LawJudas Priest
A song by Judas Priest, the heavy metal band from England featuring vocalist Rob Halford, known by the nickname “Metal God.” It’s a quintessential heavy metal number where the Metal God’s high-pitched vocals ride over a heavy rhythm and noisy guitars.
Thanks to its simple song structure, the vocals are easy to appreciate, resulting in a catchy track.
Keep On Loving YouREO Speed Wagon
This is the song with which REO Speedwagon—hard-working musicians who spent over a decade tirelessly touring live across the United States, earning a strong reputation on stage but struggling to land a hit—finally reached number one on the U.S.
charts.
It features a pop sound, and the lyrics are a straightforward love song.
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.
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.