Legendary Western rock masterpieces and hit songs of the 80s

You Might ThinkThe Cars

The Cars – You Might Think (Official Music Video)

A 1984 hit by a rock band from Boston.

Released as a single from their fifth album, Heartbeat City, its music video—which featured then-rare computer graphics—became a hot topic and reached No.

7 on the Billboard chart.

Don’t Stop Me NowQueen

Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now (Official Video)

The moment the piano intro starts, you’re swept up in a rush of excitement that makes your heart dance—this is one of the signature songs by the British band Queen.

Released as a single in 1979, it’s included on the classic album “Jazz.” Written by Freddie Mercury, the song brims with overwhelming energy and euphoria, declaring, “No one can stop me.” Guitarist Brian May reportedly had reservations at first about its unabashedly hedonistic content.

In Japan, it’s well known from commercials for Cosmo Oil and JR Central, as well as its use in the film “Shaun of the Dead,” and just listening to it makes you feel invincible.

It’s a timeless killer tune that’s perfect for pumping up a drive or a party.

Born In The U.S.Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen – Born in the U.S.A. (Official Video)

A hit song from the 1985 album “Born in the U.S.A.” In the United States, the song’s patriotic overtones became widely emphasized and it was even used in election campaigns, but it was originally written under the influence of his friends who were victims of the Vietnam War and returning veterans.

Keep On Loving YouREO Speed Wagon

REO Speedwagon – Keep on Loving You (Video Version)

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.

Hurts So GoodJohn Mellencamp

John Mellencamp – Hurts So Good (Official Music Video)

John Mellencamp, who achieved a major breakthrough in the early 1980s with a classic American rock sound, was known at the time as John Cougar.

He later changed his name twice—to John Cougar Mellencamp, and then to his real name, John Mellencamp.

Let’s DanceDavid Bowie

David Bowie – Let’s Dance (Official Video) [HD]

David Bowie, the world-renowned British artist who constantly kept an eye on the times and changed his musical style like a chameleon.

The work that made his name echo around the globe was released in March 1983 at the height of the disco boom, with funk maestro Nile Rodgers brought on as producer, resulting in an irresistibly groovy dance tune.

Yet beneath the surface lies depth as well—through the image of “wearing red shoes and dancing the blues,” it hints at people who conceal sorrow and feign joy.

The fact that he enlisted the then-unknown Stevie Ray Vaughan also speaks volumes about Bowie’s extraordinary eye for talent.

It’s a perfect track for a night when you want to dance till dawn at a party.

Breaking The LawJudas Priest

Judas Priest – Breaking The Law (Official Music Video)

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.

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