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 (21–30)
Rock You Like A HurricaneScorpions
When it comes to iconic songs of the ’80s, this one is indispensable.
With its powerful guitar riffs and striking vocals, it’s brimming with an energy that electrifies listeners.
Released in 1984, the track reached No.
25 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
and became a global hit.
Featured on the album “Love at First Sting,” it remains one of Scorpions’ signature songs to this day.
It has been widely used in movie and TV soundtracks, and its popularity shows no signs of fading.
Its energetic vibe makes it perfect for lifting your spirits or boosting motivation.
Highly recommended not only for rock fans, but for anyone who needs a surge of power.
JumpVan Halen
A song from their seventh album, 1984, released in 1983.
The album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 10 million copies, earning Diamond certification.
This was the last album before vocalist David Lee Roth left, after which the Sammy Hagar era began.
In recent years, they reunited with David Lee Roth and released a new album in 2012, their first in 13 years.
You Give Love a Bad NameBon Jovi
This song, included on their third album, Slippery When Wet, released in 1986, is one of Bon Jovi’s signature works and reached number one on the Billboard singles chart.
It was also featured in a Nissin Cup Noodles commercial, where it gained attention for being sung with Japanese parody lyrics.
UrgentForeigner
A track included on their fourth album, Foreigner 4, released in 1981.
The album spent 10 consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Billboard charts.
The album also features the ballad “Waiting for a Girl Like You,” which has become one of the band’s signature songs.
Crazy TrainOzzy Osbourne
After leaving Black Sabbath, Ozzy’s first solo hit came from his debut solo album, Blizzard of Ozz—Bloody Heroic Legend, released in 1980.
In addition to his music career, Ozzy is also well-known for his appearances on variety shows; his entire family appeared together on an American MTV reality program.
PhotographDef Leppard
This song, included on their third album, Pyromania, released in 1983, reached No.
1 on the Billboard singles chart.
The band, a central figure in early-1990s British heavy rock, has been very popular in Japan and continues to perform, having completed their ninth Japan tour in 2015.
Beat ItMichael Jackson
A track by Michael Jackson, the globally renowned artist known as the King of Pop.
Noted for featuring three guitarists, the song layers Jackson’s soulful vocals over rock-driven guitars, resulting in a catchy number that brilliantly fuses R&B with hard rock.
It is one of Michael Jackson’s signature songs that made a major impact on the music scene of the 1980s.
