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 (41–50)
The TrooperIron Maiden
A song by a British heavy metal band, released in 1983 as their second single, which reached No.
12 on the UK chart.
Featured on their fourth album, “Piece of Mind,” it is one of their signature works and played a leading role in the heavy metal boom that began in the 1980s.
Total Eclipse of the HeartBonnie Tyler
Bonnie Tyler, a female rock vocalist with a husky voice often called the female Rod Stewart.
This song, a dramatic piece produced by the popular producer Jim Steinman, became the biggest hit of her career, selling over six million copies worldwide.
The Best Of TimesStyx
They debuted in 1972, but broke through with the 1979 single “Babe.” Riding that momentum, their 1981 album “Paradise Theatre” reached No.
1 in the U.S., marking the peak of their popularity.
In 1983, they released “Mr.
Roboto,” which includes Japanese lyrics, and they were also popular in Japan.
Eye of the TigerSurvivor
This song, included on their third album Eye of the Tiger released in 1982, became famous as the theme song for the film Rambo III.
It is said that the song was commissioned by the film’s star, Sylvester Stallone.
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking ForU2
A four-piece rock band from Ireland, they have won 22 Grammy Awards and have enjoyed enormous worldwide support—especially in Europe—from the 1980s to the present.
The vocalist, Bono, is influential and draws attention for his involvement in political and social issues.
Karma ChameleonCulture Club
This song, included on the 1983 album Color by Numbers, spent three consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard chart.
The band was formed around Boy George, who was known for his flamboyant makeup and fashion, and as music videos became widespread at the time, they made a sensational global impact visually as well.
You Spin Me RoundDead Or Alive
A hit song from a UK band included on their 1985 release Youthquake.
Gaining sudden attention with Eurobeat music, which was the mainstream dance music of the time, the track was frequently played at discos in Japan during the peak of the bubble economy, steadily growing its fanbase.
The band continued to maintain popularity in Japan, even releasing albums exclusive to the Japanese market.