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.

Playlist

Legendary Western rock masterpieces and hit songs of the 80s
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Every Breath You TakeThe Police		Signature song by The Police, a chart-topping classic
2	Another One Bites the DustQueen		A signature song by Queen, with a black music vibe.
3	Back In BlackAC/DC		AC/DC’s signature song “Back in Black” album
4	Take on mea-ha		An iconic, refreshing Nordic band song from the '80s
5	AngelAerosmith		Aerosmith’s hit song, No. 3 in the U.S.
6	Talk Dirty To MePoison		Poison’s iconic hit that represents the ’80s
7	We’re Not Gonna Take itTwisted Sister		Twisted Sister’s Rebel Song
8	Hot For TeacherVan Halen		A classic brimming with Eddie’s guitar and a exhilarating sense of speed
9	Youth Gone WildSkid Row		A legendary song that captures the rebellious spirit of youth
10	PanamaVan Halen		A classic 80s heavy metal anthem, a must-listen for rock fans.
11	Sweet Child o’ MineGuns N’ Roses		Guns N’ Roses’ signature song became a huge hit
12	You Shook Me All Night LongAC/DC		Legendary rock band AC/DC, powerful tracks!
13	Rainbow In The DarkDio		Dio’s classic “Holy Diver”: a portrayal of loneliness and hope
14	Restless HeartWhitesnake		A moving song by a legendary band from the 80s
15	Here I Go AgainWhitesnake		A signature song by Whitesnake, a tale of heartbreak and hope.
16	Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi		Bon Jovi’s signature 80s rock song
17	Dr. FeelgoodMötley Crüe		The classic song that warns about drug problems, “Dr. Feel…”
18	I Wanna RockTwisted Sister		The Rebel Song of Twisted Sister
19	Dream WarriorsDokken		Dokken: a heavy metal masterpiece of loneliness and melancholy
20	Lay It DownRatt		An iconic 80s glam metal song, passionate
21	WaitWhite Lion		The classic by White Lion, A Vow of Love
22	Rock You Like A HurricaneScorpions		A classic by Scorpions that represents the 1980s
23	JumpVan Halen		The story of Van Halen’s classic album “1984”
24	You Give Love a Bad NameBon Jovi		Bon Jovi’s hit song becomes popular through Cup Noodles commercial
25	UrgentForeigner		Foreigner's signature album becomes a massive hit
26	Crazy TrainOzzy Osbourne		Ozzy makes his musical debut with his first solo album
27	PhotographDef Leppard		Popular rock band tops the charts with a hit song
28	Beat ItMichael Jackson		Michael's signature song, a fusion of R&B and rock
29	The Final CountdownEurope		The popular European song “The Final Countdown.”
30	OneMetallica		A signature song by Metallica, nominated for a Grammy Award
31	Start Me UpThe Rolling Stones		A grand-scale signature work by the Stones
32	Open ArmsJourney		Power ballad from San Francisco
33	Comfortably numbPink Floyd		Pink Floyd, the profound world of music
34	Wrapped Around Your FingerThe Police		Music that fuses The Police’s rock and reggae
35	AfricaTOTO		Toto’s signature song hits No. 1 on the Billboard chart
36	Girls, Girls, GirlsMötley Crüe		A sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll band
37	With or Without YouU2		U2’s hit song “With or Without You”
38	Don’t Stop Believin’Journey		Journey’s classic, a signature work from the Steve Perry era
39	Let’s DanceDavid Bowie		David Bowie's signature works and his final album
40	Under PressureQueen		A collaborative song by two legendary rock stars
41	Girls on filmDuran Duran		Signature single by Duran Duran
42	Don’t You Want MeThe Human League		Hit songs of 80s new wave
43	The TrooperIron Maiden		Signature song of a metal band, representative of the 80s
44	Total Eclipse of the HeartBonnie Tyler		Bonnie Tyler’s smash hit is hugely popular around the world.
45	The Best Of TimesStyx		The Chicago band STYX was hugely popular in the 1980s.
46	Eye of the TigerSurvivor		The theme song of the movie Rambo III, a moving piece.
47	I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking ForU2		U2, a globally popular rock band
48	Karma ChameleonCulture Club		Culture Club’s big hit song from the 1980s
49	You Spin Me RoundDead Or Alive		Hit Eurobeat songs from the '80s are very popular in Japan.
50	AloneHeart		Heart covers 'Taking a Cold Look'
51	The RiverBruce Springsteen		Bruce Springsteen's soul-stirring masterpiece
52	Money For NothingDire Straits		A song that mocked MTV ironically became a hit on MTV.
53	Waiting for a Girl like YouForeigner		The Legendary Smash Hits of Michael Jackson
54	Straight from The HeartBryan Adams		Gaining attention before their breakthrough, a major hit in ’84
55	Promises In The DarkPat Benatar		Pat Benatar's powerful vocals
56	Purple RainPrince & The Revolution		Prince's signature song wins an Academy Award
57	You Might ThinkThe Cars		Popular songs on Computer G
58	Don’t Stop Me NowQueen		Queen’s signature song “Don’t Stop Me Now”
59	Born In The U.S.Bruce Springsteen		A patriotic song set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War
60	Keep On Loving YouREO Speed Wagon		REO Speedwagon's smash hit
61	Hurts So GoodJohn Mellencamp		The renamed life of a blockbuster 80s Rockman
62	Let’s DanceDavid Bowie		The musicality and depth of spirit of David Bowie
63	Breaking The LawJudas Priest		A Judas Priest classic sung by Halford
64	CenterfoldThe J. Geils Band		A hit song by The J. Geils Band becomes a global smash.
65	Heat Of The MomentASIA		Progressive rock masterpieces in odd time signatures
66	Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles		Eagles, the legendary country rock band
67	The ReflexDuran Duran		A classic song by a British band that defined the MTV era
68	Rock You Like a HurricaneScorpions		Signature songs and history of Scorpions
69	Holding Out For A HeroBonnie Tyler		1980s hit songs, Welsh female vocalist
70	I Love Rock ‘n’ RollJoan Jett & The Blackhearts		Joan Jett achieves major success in rock
71	(Wish I Could Fly Like) SupermanThe Kinks		The Kinks’ disco rock, exhilarating music
72	Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)Phil Collins		Phil Collins' hit songs and awards
73	Owner of a Lonely HeartYES		A lonely anthem for Jesus, packed with groove
74	About A GirlNirvana		Nirvana’s love song makes us rediscover the importance of relationships.
75	You May Be RightBilly Joel		A shift in musical style from an urban feel to American rock
76	Making Love Out Of Nothing At AllAir Supply		Popular hit songs by Australian bands
77	Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)David Bowie		Bowie has had a major impact on music and culture.
78	This Little GirlGary U. S. Bonds		Bono’s classic, produced by Springsteen
79	Welcome To The JungleGuns N’ Roses		The History and Influence of Guns N’ Roses