[1980s Western Music] Nostalgic 80’s Best Hit Songs

[1980s Western Music] Nostalgic 80’s Best Hit Songs
1	Time After TimeCyndi Lauper	A popular singer from the '80s, known for their individuality and vocal prowess.
2	Don’t Stop Believin’Journey	Don't stop believing; classic hit gains attention again.
3	Heaven is a Place on EarthBelinda Carlisle	Belinda Carlisle’s song here is 1…
4	I Wanna Dance With SomebodyWhitney Houston	Whitney, who magnificently won a Grammy, hi…
5	Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi	The most successful rock band in the world, the peo…
6	Do You Believe In LoveHuey Lewis & The News	Reached No. 7 in the U.S. in 1982. It was their second albu...
7	Eye Of The TigerSurvivor	Survivor’s rock classic “I Am a Champion”
8	Take on Mea-ha	The Norwegian band a-ha’s 1985…
9	Like a VirginMadonna	Michael Jackson’s iconic hits
10	I Love Rock ‘n’ RollJoan Jett & The Blackhearts	Released in January 1982, the American ro...
11	Manic MondayBangles	No. 2 in the U.S. in 1986. From the mid to late ’80s…
12	ThrillerMichael Jackson	Michael Jackson's "Thriller" becomes a massive hit
13	I Miss YouKlymaxx	A women’s R&B band breakup ballad
14	Take My Breath AwayBerlin	Love theme song from Top Gun
15	Don’t You Want MeThe Human League	Synthesizer classics and the romantic dynamics between a man and a woman
16	Don’t Stop Me NowQueen	Queen’s signature song “Don’t Stop Me Now”
17	About A GirlNirvana	Nirvana’s love song makes us rediscover the importance of relationships.
18	(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)Beastie Boys	My parents told me, “Don’t be partying—go study…”
19	True ColorsCyndi Lauper	A soothing masterpiece among Cyndi Lauper’s signature songs
20	Private EyesDaryl Hall & John Oates	Hall & Oates’ signature song—amazing live!
21	Every Breath You TakeThe Police	It's such a masterpiece—once you hear it, you can't forget it.
22	JumpVan Halen	Van Halen’s groundbreaking hit song
23	AfricaTOTO	A rock band that was a massive hit in the 1980s.
24	Club TropicanaWham!	Freedom and liberation envisioned in a tropical resort
25	Karma ChameleonCulture Club	The smash hit from the 80s: a classic by Culture Club
26	Beat ItMichael Jackson	The legendary music video that featured a street gang
27	Hard to Say I’m SorryCHICAGO	Transforming music with synthesizers
28	We Are The WorldUSA For Africa	A charity song for African hunger relief
29	Separate WaysJourney	A band that achieved great success after adding a vocalist
30	We Built This CityStarship	A hit song by a prestigious band from San Francisco
31	ManeaterDaryl Hall & John Oates	A hugely popular Black duo from the 80s
32	Do They Know It’s ChristmasBand Aid	A large-scale charity by stars
33	Union Of The SnakeDuran Duran	The biggest British band on MTV in the ’80s
34	The Final CountdownEurope	A representative Nordic metal band, currently active.
35	Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astley	80s classic hits see a revival online
36	Girls Just Want to Have FunCyndi Lauper	The big hit song from the '80s, 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun'
37	Easy LoverPhilip Bailey, Phil Colins	Phil Bailey and Collins’s classic song
38	Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)Eurythmics	The electric pop classic “Sweet Dreams”
39	I Was Born To Love YouFreddie Mercury	Mercury’s solo song is popular in Japan.
40	Lost In Your EyesDebbie Gibson	Big success as a teen idol in the 80s
41	Purple RainPrince	A musical genius who represents the 80s
42	Run To YouBryan Adams	Bryan Adams's classic song 'Reckless'
43	I Want to Know What Love IsForeigner	The band Forei, representing AOR music
44	CenterfoldThe J. Geils Band	J. Geils' hit tops the U.S. charts at No. 1
45	Video Killed The Radio StarThe Buggles	A classic song that drove radio out with television
46	RioDuran Duran	Duran Duran’s second album
47	FreedomWham!	The Christmas song “Last Christmas”
48	Heaven Is a Place On EarthBelinda Carlisle	An iconic hit from the ’80s, Belinda Carlisle’s classic.
49	I’m In the Mood for DancingThe Nolans	A classic song by our sister group in Ireland
50	Believe It or NotJoey Scarbury	Theme song from a classic American hero comedy
51	Another One Bites the DustQueen	Queen's 'Another One Bites' is a big hit
52	AllentownBilly Joel	The Changing Evaluations of Billy Joel’s “The Nylon Curtain”
53	Let’s DanceDavid Bowie	David Bowie's smash hit song “Let’s Dance”
54	LukaSuzanne Vega	A socially critical masterpiece depicting child abuse
55	Naughty NaughtyJohn Parr	Parr in the ’80s: hit songs and a strange charm
56	GoodbyeNight Ranger	A classic ballad of West Coast rock
57	Sunday Bloody SundayU2	U2’s early classic album “War” was the catalyst for their breakthrough.
58	Waiting For A Girl Like YouForeigner	A tragic music hit that ranked second for 10 consecutive weeks
59	Smooth OperatorSade	A masterpiece that captivated the world with its sound and singing voice
60	ManiacMichael Sembello	In 1983, it became a huge hit as a dance film soundtrack.
61	CONGAGloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine	A song that captivated the world with its Latin rhythm
62	Can’t take my eyes off youBoys Town Gang	A representative popular dance song from the disco heyday
63	Jessie’s GirlRIck Springfield	A massive hit in music, actor Rick Springfield
64	New FrontierDonald Fagen	A masterpiece that portrays an ironic dance party in the age of nuclear war
65	PhysicalOlivia Newton-John	A classic that shifted from pure and innocent to boldly sexy
66	Got My Mind Set on YouGeorge Harrison	Many famous songs by John Lennon of the Beatles
67	Born in the U.S.A.Bruce Springsteen	Bruce Springsteen classic song
68	Shout To The TopThe Style Council	A classic Style Council song from the ’80s
69	Sweet Child o MineGuns N’ Roses	Explanation of Guns N’ Roses’ classic song “Sweet Child.”
70	The Screams Of PassionThe Family	Popular band of the Prince family
71	Mr. RobotoStyx	A leading band of progressive hard rock appears
72	Another Day In ParadisePhil Collins	Phil Collins’s classic hit; a major smash
73	When Doves CryPrince	Prince’s masterpiece “Purple Rain”
74	The ReflexDuran Duran	80s hit song, reached number one in both the UK and US
75	99 LuftballonsNena	Nena’s worldwide hit song “99 Luftballons”
76	Walk Like An EgyptianThe Bangles	The Egyptian-style walk dance attracted attention.
77	Woman in LoveBarbra Streisand	The captivating vocal prowess of popular 1980s actresses and singers
78	RelaxFrankie Goes To Hollywood	Even songs banned from broadcast were hit tracks that defined the 1980s.
79	VacationThe Go-Go’s	Pioneers of girls’ bands, sales success in the 1980s
80	Can’t Fight This FeelingREO Speed Wagon	An inspiring band whose hard work paid off, earning them the number one spot in the United States.
81	Somebody’s Watching MeRockwell	Rockwell’s signature song, a classic featuring Michael
82	I Just Called To Say I Love YouStevie Wonder	The theme song of the movie “The Woman in Red”
83	No Sleep Till BrooklynBeastie Boys	Established rap rock from punk
84	Down UnderMen At Work	Popular Australian band tops the U.S. charts
85	Cum On Feel The NoizeQuiet Riot	The band reached No. 1 in the U.S. and then disbanded.
86	Rock With YouMichael Jackson	The Appeal of Michael Jackson's Music
87	Don’t CryASIA	A major hit by a renowned band of prog members
88	ShoutTears for Fears	A shocking impact on the world with an antisocial song
89	FootlooseKenny Loggins	Explosive hit songs from the ’80s, dance numbers
90	Oh GirlBoy Meets Girl	An iconic song by an ’80s duo is a masterpiece.
91	Upside DownDiana Ross	Diana Ross’s signature 1970s song became a huge hit.
92	Darlin’ IVanessa Williams	Active as a model, actress, and singer
93	Let’s GrooveEarth, Wind & Fire	Classic dance music hits of the '80s
94	Don’t Fight ItKenny Loggins ft. Steve Perry	An iconic rock ballad that gives you courage
95	Chariots of FireVangelis	The famous Vangelis theme from the film “Chariots of Fire”
96	A Night To RememberShalamar	A milestone in 80s dance hits
97	The One That You LoveAir Supply	A signature hit by Air Supply representing the 1980s
98	Total Eclipse of the HeartBonnie Tyler	The struggle between the darkness and light of a passionate love
99	Gimme All Your Lovin’ZZ Top	ZZ TOP's smash-hit album achieves major success in the United States
100	Burn Rubber On MeGap Band	The Gap Band’s signature funk classic
101	Straight Outta ComptonN.W.A	A scathing criticism of the police and the stark realities of the streets, red…
102	It’s Still Rock and Roll to MeBilly Joel	Billy Joel is a master of the music world.
103	I’m Coming OutDiana Ross	The birth of a Diana Ross classic beloved by gay people
104	(Just Like) Starting OverJohn Lennon	John Lennon’s posthumous album, the final track
105	Bitter Is BetterKim Wilde	Kim Carnes song popularized by a commercial jingle
106	Stray Cat StrutStray cats	Brian Setzer's music and appearance
107	Last ChristmasWham!	The British duo that created a classic Christmas song
108	Undercover Of The NightThe Rolling Stones	The depth of dance rock imbued with political undertones
109	Crazy for YouMadonna	Madonna’s signature ballad that earned her first Grammy nomination
110	Once In A LifetimeTalking Heads	Suddenly, my life felt as if it were on autopilot...
111	Let It WhipDazz Band	R&B hit song, a classic by The Dazz Band
112	Money For NothingDire Straits	A famous song co-written with Sting, a big hit on MTV
113	Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)Pink Floyd	Socially conscious songs by Pink Floyd
114	Crazy Little Thing Called LoveQueen	Queen’s U.S. No. 1 song, Freddie’s masterpiece
115	It’s My LifeTalk Talk	...with an impressive, cool synthesizer tone,
116	TrueSpandau Ballet	Legendary hit song of the ’80s, a worldwide smash hit
117	ImagineQueen	A masterpiece that prays for peace, loved around the world
118	Under PressureQueen	A classic conversation between the Queen and the Boy
119	In A Big CountryBig Country	A legendary one-hit-wonder band for a single bagpipe tune
120	Heart(Stop Beating in Time)Leo Sayer	Leo Sayer, popular for his mellow, beautiful voice
121	First LoveStryper	Stryper, a Christian metal band from the ’80s
122	Welcome To The JungleGuns N’ Roses	Sharp guitar riffs and screaming vocals...
123	Blue MondayNew Order	Overcoming the tragedy of their former band, the dance floor…
124	Rush HourJane Wiedlin	Rhythm guitarist of the first-ever girl band to reach No. 1 in the U.S.
125	Don’t Answer MeThe Alan Parsons Project	Iconic music videos from MTV’s 1980s era
126	I Wanna Be AdoredThe Stone Roses	A classic song by the highly influential rock band The Stone Roses
127	Slow an’ EasyWhitesnake	A smash hit led by David Coverdale
128	Call MeBlondie	Famous songs from Richard Gere movies
129	Live To TellMadonna	Madonna’s classic masterpiece with profound musicality
130	Back in BlackAC/DC	The legendary rock band AC/DC’s classic song
131	Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham!	A global smash hit and signature song by Wham!, with their fashion also gaining popularity
132	Hands To HeavenBreathe	A masterpiece imbued with a prayer for reunion, Breeze’s signature song
133	Up Where We BelongJoe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes	The famous song from the coming-of-age film of love, 'Departure'
134	Owner Of A Lonely HeartYES	YES's 80s hit songs, pop tracks
135	Crazy TrainOzzy Osbourne	A classic song by Ozzy, a pioneer of heavy metal
136	Holding Back The YearsSimply Red	Simply Red, a US number-one hit song
137	Take your time (Do it right)The SOS Band	A classic hit by an R&B group that represents the ’80s
138	The Tide Is HighBlondie	Blondie covered the Paragons’ song.
139	9 to 5Dolly Parton	Dolly Parton’s signature blockbuster movie theme song
140	Rock the CasbahThe Clash	The Clash in JoJo Part 5 is named after the band.
141	Funky TownLipps Inc	A disco song by Lipps, Inc. that sings of longing for the city
142	And The Beat Goes OnThe Whispers	An iconic song that sees heartbreak in a positive light, with a rhythm that resonates with the heart.
143	Material GirlMadonna	Madonna, the pop queen who represents the 1980s
144	Don’t Wanna Lose YouGloria Estefan	Gloria Estefan, her first solo album
145	Never Ending StoryLimahl	Music that lasts forever, a never-ending story
146	I wonder If I Take You HomeLisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force	Lisa Lisa, a standard-bearer of Hispanic music
147	It’s All A GameNational Pastime	Rediscovering the charm of 80s idol bands
148	Heartbreak BeatThe Psychedelic Furs	A classic song by The Psychedelic Furs from the ’80s
149	Arthur’s ThemeChristopher Cross	The theme song of the 1981 film “Arthur”
150	Come On EileenDexys Midnight Runners	Flagship song of Jugg Rock, a US number-one hit
151	Take It EasyAndy Taylor	Andy's solo single, a song featured in a film
152	DominosRobbie Nevil	Robby keeps thriving even after the hit “C'est la Vie”
153	VenusBananarama	A signature hit of Bananarama from the 1980s
154	Uptown GirlBilly Joel	A love story between a young worker and an upper-class woman
155	I Feel for YouChaka Khan	A masterpiece where synths and rap are in harmony
156	SearchingChange	An Italian band from 1979 influenced by Chic
157	Flashdance… What A FeelingIrene Cara	The famous song from 'Flashdance,' a classic everyone has heard at least once.
158	Mutha (Don’t want to go to school today)Extreme	A fusion band of hard rock and funk
159	Give Me The NightGeorge Benson	George Benson’s classic song becomes a big hit
160	Creeping DeathMetallica	Metallica is a world-famous band.
161	West End GirlsPet Shop Boys	An innovative electropop track with cool vocals
162	Make It RealThe Jets	Hit songs and vocals of a brother band from the '80s
163	They Don’t KnowTracey Ullman	Nostalgic PV of the versatile actress Tracy
164	SledgehammerPeter Gabriel	Peter Gabriel hits No. 1 in the U.S. with a smash single
165	What I Like About YouThe Romantics	Detroit rock band breaks big
166	I Can Dream About YouDan Hartman	Insert song from the movie “Streets of Fire”
167	Still of the NightWhitesnake	David Coverdale's WHITESNAKE
168	Tryin’ To Kill A Saturday NightKeane	The Keen brothers’ rock band, a classic song
169	Especially For YouKylie Minogue & Jason Donovan	A classic song featuring 80s idols
170	Shy BoyBananarama	The appeal of Bananarama, a popular band from the 1980s
171	Now It’s My TurnBerlin	Teri Nunn’s unexpectedly cool singing voice
172	One More TryGeorge Michael	George Michael’s year of major solo hits
173	Favorite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)Haircut 100	Classic songs by 1980s British pop bands
174	Safety DanceMen Without Hats	The band sang anti-establishment themes and went on hiatus.
175	Psycho KillerTalking Heads	Talking Heads, an innovative music band
176	Tainted LoveSoft Cell	A 1964 song that Soft Cell turned into a big hit with their cover
177	Secret LoversAtlantic Starr	Atlantic Starr's hit songs
178	Do That To Me One More TimeCaptain & Tennille	A classic from the ’80s, a beloved ballad cherished by many.
179	When I Think Of YouJanet Jackson	Janet Jackson’s smash hit song
180	La BambaLos Lobos	The famous song of the Mexican folk tune 'La Bamba'
181	Red LightsCuriosity Killed The Cat	A soul band from London with outstanding musicality.
182	Don’t You (Forget About Me)Simple Minds	Theme song of “The Breakfast Club”

1

Time After TimeCyndi Lauper

A popular singer from the '80s, known for their individuality and vocal prowess.

2

Don’t Stop Believin’Journey

Don't stop believing; classic hit gains attention again.

3

Heaven is a Place on EarthBelinda Carlisle

Belinda Carlisle’s song here is 1…

4

I Wanna Dance With SomebodyWhitney Houston

Whitney, who magnificently won a Grammy, hi…

5

Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi

The most successful rock band in the world, the peo…

6

Do You Believe In LoveHuey Lewis & The News

Reached No. 7 in the U.S. in 1982. It was their second albu...

7

Eye Of The TigerSurvivor

Survivor’s rock classic “I Am a Champion”

8

Take on Mea-ha

The Norwegian band a-ha’s 1985…

9

Like a VirginMadonna

Michael Jackson’s iconic hits

10

I Love Rock ‘n’ RollJoan Jett & The Blackhearts

Released in January 1982, the American ro...

11

Manic MondayBangles

No. 2 in the U.S. in 1986. From the mid to late ’80s…

12

ThrillerMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson's "Thriller" becomes a massive hit

13

I Miss YouKlymaxx

A women’s R&B band breakup ballad

14

Take My Breath AwayBerlin

Love theme song from Top Gun

15

Don’t You Want MeThe Human League

Synthesizer classics and the romantic dynamics between a man and a woman

16

Don’t Stop Me NowQueen

Queen’s signature song “Don’t Stop Me Now”

17

About A GirlNirvana

Nirvana’s love song makes us rediscover the importance of relationships.

18

(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)Beastie Boys

My parents told me, “Don’t be partying—go study…”

19

True ColorsCyndi Lauper

A soothing masterpiece among Cyndi Lauper’s signature songs

20

Private EyesDaryl Hall & John Oates

Hall & Oates’ signature song—amazing live!

21

Every Breath You TakeThe Police

It's such a masterpiece—once you hear it, you can't forget it.

22

JumpVan Halen

Van Halen’s groundbreaking hit song

23

AfricaTOTO

A rock band that was a massive hit in the 1980s.

24

Club TropicanaWham!

Freedom and liberation envisioned in a tropical resort

25

Karma ChameleonCulture Club

The smash hit from the 80s: a classic by Culture Club

26

Beat ItMichael Jackson

The legendary music video that featured a street gang

27

Hard to Say I’m SorryCHICAGO

Transforming music with synthesizers

28

We Are The WorldUSA For Africa

A charity song for African hunger relief

29

Separate WaysJourney

A band that achieved great success after adding a vocalist

30

We Built This CityStarship

A hit song by a prestigious band from San Francisco

31

ManeaterDaryl Hall & John Oates

A hugely popular Black duo from the 80s

32

Do They Know It’s ChristmasBand Aid

A large-scale charity by stars

33

Union Of The SnakeDuran Duran

The biggest British band on MTV in the ’80s

34

The Final CountdownEurope

A representative Nordic metal band, currently active.

35

Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astley

80s classic hits see a revival online

36

Girls Just Want to Have FunCyndi Lauper

The big hit song from the '80s, 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun'

37

Easy LoverPhilip Bailey, Phil Colins

Phil Bailey and Collins’s classic song

38

Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)Eurythmics

The electric pop classic “Sweet Dreams”

39

I Was Born To Love YouFreddie Mercury

Mercury’s solo song is popular in Japan.

40

Lost In Your EyesDebbie Gibson

Big success as a teen idol in the 80s

41

Purple RainPrince

A musical genius who represents the 80s

42

Run To YouBryan Adams

Bryan Adams's classic song 'Reckless'

43

I Want to Know What Love IsForeigner

The band Forei, representing AOR music

44

CenterfoldThe J. Geils Band

J. Geils' hit tops the U.S. charts at No. 1

45

Video Killed The Radio StarThe Buggles

A classic song that drove radio out with television

46

RioDuran Duran

Duran Duran’s second album

47

FreedomWham!

The Christmas song “Last Christmas”

48

Heaven Is a Place On EarthBelinda Carlisle

An iconic hit from the ’80s, Belinda Carlisle’s classic.

49

I’m In the Mood for DancingThe Nolans

A classic song by our sister group in Ireland

50

Believe It or NotJoey Scarbury

Theme song from a classic American hero comedy

51

Another One Bites the DustQueen

Queen's 'Another One Bites' is a big hit

52

AllentownBilly Joel

The Changing Evaluations of Billy Joel’s “The Nylon Curtain”

53

Let’s DanceDavid Bowie

David Bowie's smash hit song “Let’s Dance”

54

LukaSuzanne Vega

A socially critical masterpiece depicting child abuse

55

Naughty NaughtyJohn Parr

Parr in the ’80s: hit songs and a strange charm

56

GoodbyeNight Ranger

A classic ballad of West Coast rock

57

Sunday Bloody SundayU2

U2’s early classic album “War” was the catalyst for their breakthrough.

58

Waiting For A Girl Like YouForeigner

A tragic music hit that ranked second for 10 consecutive weeks

59

Smooth OperatorSade

A masterpiece that captivated the world with its sound and singing voice

60

ManiacMichael Sembello

In 1983, it became a huge hit as a dance film soundtrack.

61

CONGAGloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine

A song that captivated the world with its Latin rhythm

62

Can’t take my eyes off youBoys Town Gang

A representative popular dance song from the disco heyday

63

Jessie’s GirlRIck Springfield

A massive hit in music, actor Rick Springfield

64

New FrontierDonald Fagen

A masterpiece that portrays an ironic dance party in the age of nuclear war

65

PhysicalOlivia Newton-John

A classic that shifted from pure and innocent to boldly sexy

66

Got My Mind Set on YouGeorge Harrison

Many famous songs by John Lennon of the Beatles

67

Born in the U.S.A.Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen classic song

68

Shout To The TopThe Style Council

A classic Style Council song from the ’80s

69

Sweet Child o MineGuns N’ Roses

Explanation of Guns N’ Roses’ classic song “Sweet Child.”

70

The Screams Of PassionThe Family

Popular band of the Prince family

71

Mr. RobotoStyx

A leading band of progressive hard rock appears

72

Another Day In ParadisePhil Collins

Phil Collins’s classic hit; a major smash

73

When Doves CryPrince

Prince’s masterpiece “Purple Rain”

74

The ReflexDuran Duran

80s hit song, reached number one in both the UK and US

75

99 LuftballonsNena

Nena’s worldwide hit song “99 Luftballons”

76

Walk Like An EgyptianThe Bangles

The Egyptian-style walk dance attracted attention.

77

Woman in LoveBarbra Streisand

The captivating vocal prowess of popular 1980s actresses and singers

78

RelaxFrankie Goes To Hollywood

Even songs banned from broadcast were hit tracks that defined the 1980s.

79

VacationThe Go-Go’s

Pioneers of girls’ bands, sales success in the 1980s

80

Can’t Fight This FeelingREO Speed Wagon

An inspiring band whose hard work paid off, earning them the number one spot in the United States.

81

Somebody’s Watching MeRockwell

Rockwell’s signature song, a classic featuring Michael

82

I Just Called To Say I Love YouStevie Wonder

The theme song of the movie “The Woman in Red”

83

No Sleep Till BrooklynBeastie Boys

Established rap rock from punk

84

Down UnderMen At Work

Popular Australian band tops the U.S. charts

85

Cum On Feel The NoizeQuiet Riot

The band reached No. 1 in the U.S. and then disbanded.

86

Rock With YouMichael Jackson

The Appeal of Michael Jackson's Music

87

Don’t CryASIA

A major hit by a renowned band of prog members

88

ShoutTears for Fears

A shocking impact on the world with an antisocial song

89

FootlooseKenny Loggins

Explosive hit songs from the ’80s, dance numbers

90

Oh GirlBoy Meets Girl

An iconic song by an ’80s duo is a masterpiece.

91

Upside DownDiana Ross

Diana Ross’s signature 1970s song became a huge hit.

92

Darlin’ IVanessa Williams

Active as a model, actress, and singer

93

Let’s GrooveEarth, Wind & Fire

Classic dance music hits of the '80s

94

Don’t Fight ItKenny Loggins ft. Steve Perry

An iconic rock ballad that gives you courage

95

Chariots of FireVangelis

The famous Vangelis theme from the film “Chariots of Fire”

96

A Night To RememberShalamar

A milestone in 80s dance hits

97

The One That You LoveAir Supply

A signature hit by Air Supply representing the 1980s

98

Total Eclipse of the HeartBonnie Tyler

The struggle between the darkness and light of a passionate love

99

Gimme All Your Lovin’ZZ Top

ZZ TOP's smash-hit album achieves major success in the United States

100

Burn Rubber On MeGap Band

The Gap Band’s signature funk classic

101

Straight Outta ComptonN.W.A

A scathing criticism of the police and the stark realities of the streets, red…

102

It’s Still Rock and Roll to MeBilly Joel

Billy Joel is a master of the music world.

103

I’m Coming OutDiana Ross

The birth of a Diana Ross classic beloved by gay people

104

(Just Like) Starting OverJohn Lennon

John Lennon’s posthumous album, the final track

105

Bitter Is BetterKim Wilde

Kim Carnes song popularized by a commercial jingle

106

Stray Cat StrutStray cats

Brian Setzer's music and appearance

107

Last ChristmasWham!

The British duo that created a classic Christmas song

108

Undercover Of The NightThe Rolling Stones

The depth of dance rock imbued with political undertones

109

Crazy for YouMadonna

Madonna’s signature ballad that earned her first Grammy nomination

110

Once In A LifetimeTalking Heads

Suddenly, my life felt as if it were on autopilot...

111

Let It WhipDazz Band

R&B hit song, a classic by The Dazz Band

112

Money For NothingDire Straits

A famous song co-written with Sting, a big hit on MTV

113

Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)Pink Floyd

Socially conscious songs by Pink Floyd

114

Crazy Little Thing Called LoveQueen

Queen’s U.S. No. 1 song, Freddie’s masterpiece

115

It’s My LifeTalk Talk

...with an impressive, cool synthesizer tone,

116

TrueSpandau Ballet

Legendary hit song of the ’80s, a worldwide smash hit

117

ImagineQueen

A masterpiece that prays for peace, loved around the world

118

Under PressureQueen

A classic conversation between the Queen and the Boy

119

In A Big CountryBig Country

A legendary one-hit-wonder band for a single bagpipe tune

120

Heart(Stop Beating in Time)Leo Sayer

Leo Sayer, popular for his mellow, beautiful voice

121

First LoveStryper

Stryper, a Christian metal band from the ’80s

122

Welcome To The JungleGuns N’ Roses

Sharp guitar riffs and screaming vocals...

123

Blue MondayNew Order

Overcoming the tragedy of their former band, the dance floor…

124

Rush HourJane Wiedlin

Rhythm guitarist of the first-ever girl band to reach No. 1 in the U.S.

125

Don’t Answer MeThe Alan Parsons Project

Iconic music videos from MTV’s 1980s era

126

I Wanna Be AdoredThe Stone Roses

A classic song by the highly influential rock band The Stone Roses

127

Slow an’ EasyWhitesnake

A smash hit led by David Coverdale

128

Call MeBlondie

Famous songs from Richard Gere movies

129

Live To TellMadonna

Madonna’s classic masterpiece with profound musicality

130

Back in BlackAC/DC

The legendary rock band AC/DC’s classic song

131

Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham!

A global smash hit and signature song by Wham!, with their fashion also gaining popularity

132

Hands To HeavenBreathe

A masterpiece imbued with a prayer for reunion, Breeze’s signature song

133

Up Where We BelongJoe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes

The famous song from the coming-of-age film of love, 'Departure'

134

Owner Of A Lonely HeartYES

YES's 80s hit songs, pop tracks

135

Crazy TrainOzzy Osbourne

A classic song by Ozzy, a pioneer of heavy metal

136

Holding Back The YearsSimply Red

Simply Red, a US number-one hit song

137

Take your time (Do it right)The SOS Band

A classic hit by an R&B group that represents the ’80s

138

The Tide Is HighBlondie

Blondie covered the Paragons’ song.

139

9 to 5Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton’s signature blockbuster movie theme song

140

Rock the CasbahThe Clash

The Clash in JoJo Part 5 is named after the band.

141

Funky TownLipps Inc

A disco song by Lipps, Inc. that sings of longing for the city

142

And The Beat Goes OnThe Whispers

An iconic song that sees heartbreak in a positive light, with a rhythm that resonates with the heart.

143

Material GirlMadonna

Madonna, the pop queen who represents the 1980s

144

Don’t Wanna Lose YouGloria Estefan

Gloria Estefan, her first solo album

145

Never Ending StoryLimahl

Music that lasts forever, a never-ending story

146

I wonder If I Take You HomeLisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force

Lisa Lisa, a standard-bearer of Hispanic music

147

It’s All A GameNational Pastime

Rediscovering the charm of 80s idol bands

148

Heartbreak BeatThe Psychedelic Furs

A classic song by The Psychedelic Furs from the ’80s

149

Arthur’s ThemeChristopher Cross

The theme song of the 1981 film “Arthur”

150

Come On EileenDexys Midnight Runners

Flagship song of Jugg Rock, a US number-one hit

151

Take It EasyAndy Taylor

Andy's solo single, a song featured in a film

152

DominosRobbie Nevil

Robby keeps thriving even after the hit “C'est la Vie”

153

VenusBananarama

A signature hit of Bananarama from the 1980s

154

Uptown GirlBilly Joel

A love story between a young worker and an upper-class woman

155

I Feel for YouChaka Khan

A masterpiece where synths and rap are in harmony

156

SearchingChange

An Italian band from 1979 influenced by Chic

157

Flashdance… What A FeelingIrene Cara

The famous song from 'Flashdance,' a classic everyone has heard at least once.

158

Mutha (Don’t want to go to school today)Extreme

A fusion band of hard rock and funk

159

Give Me The NightGeorge Benson

George Benson’s classic song becomes a big hit

160

Creeping DeathMetallica

Metallica is a world-famous band.

161

West End GirlsPet Shop Boys

An innovative electropop track with cool vocals

162

Make It RealThe Jets

Hit songs and vocals of a brother band from the '80s

163

They Don’t KnowTracey Ullman

Nostalgic PV of the versatile actress Tracy

164

SledgehammerPeter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel hits No. 1 in the U.S. with a smash single

165

What I Like About YouThe Romantics

Detroit rock band breaks big

166

I Can Dream About YouDan Hartman

Insert song from the movie “Streets of Fire”

167

Still of the NightWhitesnake

David Coverdale's WHITESNAKE

168

Tryin’ To Kill A Saturday NightKeane

The Keen brothers’ rock band, a classic song

169

Especially For YouKylie Minogue & Jason Donovan

A classic song featuring 80s idols

170

Shy BoyBananarama

The appeal of Bananarama, a popular band from the 1980s

171

Now It’s My TurnBerlin

Teri Nunn’s unexpectedly cool singing voice

172

One More TryGeorge Michael

George Michael’s year of major solo hits

173

Favorite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)Haircut 100

Classic songs by 1980s British pop bands

174

Safety DanceMen Without Hats

The band sang anti-establishment themes and went on hiatus.

175

Psycho KillerTalking Heads

Talking Heads, an innovative music band

176

Tainted LoveSoft Cell

A 1964 song that Soft Cell turned into a big hit with their cover

177

Secret LoversAtlantic Starr

Atlantic Starr's hit songs

178

Do That To Me One More TimeCaptain & Tennille

A classic from the ’80s, a beloved ballad cherished by many.

179

When I Think Of YouJanet Jackson

Janet Jackson’s smash hit song

180

La BambaLos Lobos

The famous song of the Mexican folk tune 'La Bamba'

181

Red LightsCuriosity Killed The Cat

A soul band from London with outstanding musicality.

182

Don’t You (Forget About Me)Simple Minds

Theme song of “The Breakfast Club”

[1980s Western Music] Nostalgic 80’s Best Hit Songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Time After TimeCyndi Lauper		A popular singer from the '80s, known for their individuality and vocal prowess.
2	Don’t Stop Believin’Journey		Don't stop believing; classic hit gains attention again.
3	Heaven is a Place on EarthBelinda Carlisle		Belinda Carlisle’s song here is 1…
4	I Wanna Dance With SomebodyWhitney Houston		Whitney, who magnificently won a Grammy, hi…
5	Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi		The most successful rock band in the world, the peo…
6	Do You Believe In LoveHuey Lewis & The News		Reached No. 7 in the U.S. in 1982. It was their second albu...
7	Eye Of The TigerSurvivor		Survivor’s rock classic “I Am a Champion”
8	Take on Mea-ha		The Norwegian band a-ha’s 1985…
9	Like a VirginMadonna		Michael Jackson’s iconic hits
10	I Love Rock ‘n’ RollJoan Jett & The Blackhearts		Released in January 1982, the American ro...
11	Manic MondayBangles		No. 2 in the U.S. in 1986. From the mid to late ’80s…
12	ThrillerMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson's "Thriller" becomes a massive hit
13	I Miss YouKlymaxx		A women’s R&B band breakup ballad
14	Take My Breath AwayBerlin		Love theme song from Top Gun
15	Don’t You Want MeThe Human League		Synthesizer classics and the romantic dynamics between a man and a woman
16	Don’t Stop Me NowQueen		Queen’s signature song “Don’t Stop Me Now”
17	About A GirlNirvana		Nirvana’s love song makes us rediscover the importance of relationships.
18	(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)Beastie Boys		My parents told me, “Don’t be partying—go study…”
19	True ColorsCyndi Lauper		A soothing masterpiece among Cyndi Lauper’s signature songs
20	Private EyesDaryl Hall & John Oates		Hall & Oates’ signature song—amazing live!
21	Every Breath You TakeThe Police		It's such a masterpiece—once you hear it, you can't forget it.
22	JumpVan Halen		Van Halen’s groundbreaking hit song
23	AfricaTOTO		A rock band that was a massive hit in the 1980s.
24	Club TropicanaWham!		Freedom and liberation envisioned in a tropical resort
25	Karma ChameleonCulture Club		The smash hit from the 80s: a classic by Culture Club
26	Beat ItMichael Jackson		The legendary music video that featured a street gang
27	Hard to Say I’m SorryCHICAGO		Transforming music with synthesizers
28	We Are The WorldUSA For Africa		A charity song for African hunger relief
29	Separate WaysJourney		A band that achieved great success after adding a vocalist
30	We Built This CityStarship		A hit song by a prestigious band from San Francisco
31	ManeaterDaryl Hall & John Oates		A hugely popular Black duo from the 80s
32	Do They Know It’s ChristmasBand Aid		A large-scale charity by stars
33	Union Of The SnakeDuran Duran		The biggest British band on MTV in the ’80s
34	The Final CountdownEurope		A representative Nordic metal band, currently active.
35	Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astley		80s classic hits see a revival online
36	Girls Just Want to Have FunCyndi Lauper		The big hit song from the '80s, 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun'
37	Easy LoverPhilip Bailey, Phil Colins		Phil Bailey and Collins’s classic song
38	Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)Eurythmics		The electric pop classic “Sweet Dreams”
39	I Was Born To Love YouFreddie Mercury		Mercury’s solo song is popular in Japan.
40	Lost In Your EyesDebbie Gibson		Big success as a teen idol in the 80s
41	Purple RainPrince		A musical genius who represents the 80s
42	Run To YouBryan Adams		Bryan Adams's classic song 'Reckless'
43	I Want to Know What Love IsForeigner		The band Forei, representing AOR music
44	CenterfoldThe J. Geils Band		J. Geils' hit tops the U.S. charts at No. 1
45	Video Killed The Radio StarThe Buggles		A classic song that drove radio out with television
46	RioDuran Duran		Duran Duran’s second album
47	FreedomWham!		The Christmas song “Last Christmas”
48	Heaven Is a Place On EarthBelinda Carlisle		An iconic hit from the ’80s, Belinda Carlisle’s classic.
49	I’m In the Mood for DancingThe Nolans		A classic song by our sister group in Ireland
50	Believe It or NotJoey Scarbury		Theme song from a classic American hero comedy
51	Another One Bites the DustQueen		Queen's 'Another One Bites' is a big hit
52	AllentownBilly Joel		The Changing Evaluations of Billy Joel’s “The Nylon Curtain”
53	Let’s DanceDavid Bowie		David Bowie's smash hit song “Let’s Dance”
54	LukaSuzanne Vega		A socially critical masterpiece depicting child abuse
55	Naughty NaughtyJohn Parr		Parr in the ’80s: hit songs and a strange charm
56	GoodbyeNight Ranger		A classic ballad of West Coast rock
57	Sunday Bloody SundayU2		U2’s early classic album “War” was the catalyst for their breakthrough.
58	Waiting For A Girl Like YouForeigner		A tragic music hit that ranked second for 10 consecutive weeks
59	Smooth OperatorSade		A masterpiece that captivated the world with its sound and singing voice
60	ManiacMichael Sembello		In 1983, it became a huge hit as a dance film soundtrack.
61	CONGAGloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine		A song that captivated the world with its Latin rhythm
62	Can’t take my eyes off youBoys Town Gang		A representative popular dance song from the disco heyday
63	Jessie’s GirlRIck Springfield		A massive hit in music, actor Rick Springfield
64	New FrontierDonald Fagen		A masterpiece that portrays an ironic dance party in the age of nuclear war
65	PhysicalOlivia Newton-John		A classic that shifted from pure and innocent to boldly sexy
66	Got My Mind Set on YouGeorge Harrison		Many famous songs by John Lennon of the Beatles
67	Born in the U.S.A.Bruce Springsteen		Bruce Springsteen classic song
68	Shout To The TopThe Style Council		A classic Style Council song from the ’80s
69	Sweet Child o MineGuns N’ Roses		Explanation of Guns N’ Roses’ classic song “Sweet Child.”
70	The Screams Of PassionThe Family		Popular band of the Prince family
71	Mr. RobotoStyx		A leading band of progressive hard rock appears
72	Another Day In ParadisePhil Collins		Phil Collins’s classic hit; a major smash
73	When Doves CryPrince		Prince’s masterpiece “Purple Rain”
74	The ReflexDuran Duran		80s hit song, reached number one in both the UK and US
75	99 LuftballonsNena		Nena’s worldwide hit song “99 Luftballons”
76	Walk Like An EgyptianThe Bangles		The Egyptian-style walk dance attracted attention.
77	Woman in LoveBarbra Streisand		The captivating vocal prowess of popular 1980s actresses and singers
78	RelaxFrankie Goes To Hollywood		Even songs banned from broadcast were hit tracks that defined the 1980s.
79	VacationThe Go-Go’s		Pioneers of girls’ bands, sales success in the 1980s
80	Can’t Fight This FeelingREO Speed Wagon		An inspiring band whose hard work paid off, earning them the number one spot in the United States.
81	Somebody’s Watching MeRockwell		Rockwell’s signature song, a classic featuring Michael
82	I Just Called To Say I Love YouStevie Wonder		The theme song of the movie “The Woman in Red”
83	No Sleep Till BrooklynBeastie Boys		Established rap rock from punk
84	Down UnderMen At Work		Popular Australian band tops the U.S. charts
85	Cum On Feel The NoizeQuiet Riot		The band reached No. 1 in the U.S. and then disbanded.
86	Rock With YouMichael Jackson		The Appeal of Michael Jackson's Music
87	Don’t CryASIA		A major hit by a renowned band of prog members
88	ShoutTears for Fears		A shocking impact on the world with an antisocial song
89	FootlooseKenny Loggins		Explosive hit songs from the ’80s, dance numbers
90	Oh GirlBoy Meets Girl		An iconic song by an ’80s duo is a masterpiece.
91	Upside DownDiana Ross		Diana Ross’s signature 1970s song became a huge hit.
92	Darlin’ IVanessa Williams		Active as a model, actress, and singer
93	Let’s GrooveEarth, Wind & Fire		Classic dance music hits of the '80s
94	Don’t Fight ItKenny Loggins ft. Steve Perry		An iconic rock ballad that gives you courage
95	Chariots of FireVangelis		The famous Vangelis theme from the film “Chariots of Fire”
96	A Night To RememberShalamar		A milestone in 80s dance hits
97	The One That You LoveAir Supply		A signature hit by Air Supply representing the 1980s
98	Total Eclipse of the HeartBonnie Tyler		The struggle between the darkness and light of a passionate love
99	Gimme All Your Lovin’ZZ Top		ZZ TOP's smash-hit album achieves major success in the United States
100	Burn Rubber On MeGap Band		The Gap Band’s signature funk classic
101	Straight Outta ComptonN.W.A		A scathing criticism of the police and the stark realities of the streets, red…
102	It’s Still Rock and Roll to MeBilly Joel		Billy Joel is a master of the music world.
103	I’m Coming OutDiana Ross		The birth of a Diana Ross classic beloved by gay people
104	(Just Like) Starting OverJohn Lennon		John Lennon’s posthumous album, the final track
105	Bitter Is BetterKim Wilde		Kim Carnes song popularized by a commercial jingle
106	Stray Cat StrutStray cats		Brian Setzer's music and appearance
107	Last ChristmasWham!		The British duo that created a classic Christmas song
108	Undercover Of The NightThe Rolling Stones		The depth of dance rock imbued with political undertones
109	Crazy for YouMadonna		Madonna’s signature ballad that earned her first Grammy nomination
110	Once In A LifetimeTalking Heads		Suddenly, my life felt as if it were on autopilot...
111	Let It WhipDazz Band		R&B hit song, a classic by The Dazz Band
112	Money For NothingDire Straits		A famous song co-written with Sting, a big hit on MTV
113	Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)Pink Floyd		Socially conscious songs by Pink Floyd
114	Crazy Little Thing Called LoveQueen		Queen’s U.S. No. 1 song, Freddie’s masterpiece
115	It’s My LifeTalk Talk		...with an impressive, cool synthesizer tone,
116	TrueSpandau Ballet		Legendary hit song of the ’80s, a worldwide smash hit
117	ImagineQueen		A masterpiece that prays for peace, loved around the world
118	Under PressureQueen		A classic conversation between the Queen and the Boy
119	In A Big CountryBig Country		A legendary one-hit-wonder band for a single bagpipe tune
120	Heart(Stop Beating in Time)Leo Sayer		Leo Sayer, popular for his mellow, beautiful voice
121	First LoveStryper		Stryper, a Christian metal band from the ’80s
122	Welcome To The JungleGuns N’ Roses		Sharp guitar riffs and screaming vocals...
123	Blue MondayNew Order		Overcoming the tragedy of their former band, the dance floor…
124	Rush HourJane Wiedlin		Rhythm guitarist of the first-ever girl band to reach No. 1 in the U.S.
125	Don’t Answer MeThe Alan Parsons Project		Iconic music videos from MTV’s 1980s era
126	I Wanna Be AdoredThe Stone Roses		A classic song by the highly influential rock band The Stone Roses
127	Slow an’ EasyWhitesnake		A smash hit led by David Coverdale
128	Call MeBlondie		Famous songs from Richard Gere movies
129	Live To TellMadonna		Madonna’s classic masterpiece with profound musicality
130	Back in BlackAC/DC		The legendary rock band AC/DC’s classic song
131	Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham!		A global smash hit and signature song by Wham!, with their fashion also gaining popularity
132	Hands To HeavenBreathe		A masterpiece imbued with a prayer for reunion, Breeze’s signature song
133	Up Where We BelongJoe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes		The famous song from the coming-of-age film of love, 'Departure'
134	Owner Of A Lonely HeartYES		YES's 80s hit songs, pop tracks
135	Crazy TrainOzzy Osbourne		A classic song by Ozzy, a pioneer of heavy metal
136	Holding Back The YearsSimply Red		Simply Red, a US number-one hit song
137	Take your time (Do it right)The SOS Band		A classic hit by an R&B group that represents the ’80s
138	The Tide Is HighBlondie		Blondie covered the Paragons’ song.
139	9 to 5Dolly Parton		Dolly Parton’s signature blockbuster movie theme song
140	Rock the CasbahThe Clash		The Clash in JoJo Part 5 is named after the band.
141	Funky TownLipps Inc		A disco song by Lipps, Inc. that sings of longing for the city
142	And The Beat Goes OnThe Whispers		An iconic song that sees heartbreak in a positive light, with a rhythm that resonates with the heart.
143	Material GirlMadonna		Madonna, the pop queen who represents the 1980s
144	Don’t Wanna Lose YouGloria Estefan		Gloria Estefan, her first solo album
145	Never Ending StoryLimahl		Music that lasts forever, a never-ending story
146	I wonder If I Take You HomeLisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force		Lisa Lisa, a standard-bearer of Hispanic music
147	It’s All A GameNational Pastime		Rediscovering the charm of 80s idol bands
148	Heartbreak BeatThe Psychedelic Furs		A classic song by The Psychedelic Furs from the ’80s
149	Arthur’s ThemeChristopher Cross		The theme song of the 1981 film “Arthur”
150	Come On EileenDexys Midnight Runners		Flagship song of Jugg Rock, a US number-one hit
151	Take It EasyAndy Taylor		Andy's solo single, a song featured in a film
152	DominosRobbie Nevil		Robby keeps thriving even after the hit “C'est la Vie”
153	VenusBananarama		A signature hit of Bananarama from the 1980s
154	Uptown GirlBilly Joel		A love story between a young worker and an upper-class woman
155	I Feel for YouChaka Khan		A masterpiece where synths and rap are in harmony
156	SearchingChange		An Italian band from 1979 influenced by Chic
157	Flashdance… What A FeelingIrene Cara		The famous song from 'Flashdance,' a classic everyone has heard at least once.
158	Mutha (Don’t want to go to school today)Extreme		A fusion band of hard rock and funk
159	Give Me The NightGeorge Benson		George Benson’s classic song becomes a big hit
160	Creeping DeathMetallica		Metallica is a world-famous band.
161	West End GirlsPet Shop Boys		An innovative electropop track with cool vocals
162	Make It RealThe Jets		Hit songs and vocals of a brother band from the '80s
163	They Don’t KnowTracey Ullman		Nostalgic PV of the versatile actress Tracy
164	SledgehammerPeter Gabriel		Peter Gabriel hits No. 1 in the U.S. with a smash single
165	What I Like About YouThe Romantics		Detroit rock band breaks big
166	I Can Dream About YouDan Hartman		Insert song from the movie “Streets of Fire”
167	Still of the NightWhitesnake		David Coverdale's WHITESNAKE
168	Tryin’ To Kill A Saturday NightKeane		The Keen brothers’ rock band, a classic song
169	Especially For YouKylie Minogue & Jason Donovan		A classic song featuring 80s idols
170	Shy BoyBananarama		The appeal of Bananarama, a popular band from the 1980s
171	Now It’s My TurnBerlin		Teri Nunn’s unexpectedly cool singing voice
172	One More TryGeorge Michael		George Michael’s year of major solo hits
173	Favorite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)Haircut 100		Classic songs by 1980s British pop bands
174	Safety DanceMen Without Hats		The band sang anti-establishment themes and went on hiatus.
175	Psycho KillerTalking Heads		Talking Heads, an innovative music band
176	Tainted LoveSoft Cell		A 1964 song that Soft Cell turned into a big hit with their cover
177	Secret LoversAtlantic Starr		Atlantic Starr's hit songs
178	Do That To Me One More TimeCaptain & Tennille		A classic from the ’80s, a beloved ballad cherished by many.
179	When I Think Of YouJanet Jackson		Janet Jackson’s smash hit song
180	La BambaLos Lobos		The famous song of the Mexican folk tune 'La Bamba'
181	Red LightsCuriosity Killed The Cat		A soul band from London with outstanding musicality.
182	Don’t You (Forget About Me)Simple Minds		Theme song of “The Breakfast Club”

[1980s Western Music] Nostalgic 80’s Best Hit Songs

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