Best Songs of the 1980s
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1)
Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson
“This is my favorite song of ALL time!”
“MAKE THAT CHANGE”
“best song I’ve ever heard”
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“Steve Perry is the only person who made the band Journey very successful and famous today. Nobody can ever imitate his voice. Open Arms is the best 1980’s love power ballad!”
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3)
Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N’ Roses
“this song is the best of all time”
“it’s so romantic that’s why I love it”
“I wasn’t alive either! This song is romantic and beautiful!”
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4)
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
“the greatest song in the world! I love it so much”
“I love this song :)”
“Well, Michael Jackson is Michael Jackson!”
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5)
When Doves Cry - Prince and The Revolution
“I love this song... his metaphors are great
”
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6)
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
“Amazing song! Inspiring. Great vocals! Don’t stop believin!”
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7)
Livin’ on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
“Bon Jovi is the greatest band from the 80’s”
“I LOVE I LOVE I LOVE. I’m only 13 years old and I am the biggest fan of bon jovi, in Portugal! This song is beautiful, THIS SONG ROCK’s”
“I just went to my first bon jovi concert in february and there is NO way to describe the feeling that was in that area when they began singing this song! truly the greatest anthem EVER! love you richie!”
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8)
La Isla Bonita - Madonna
“The king of pop revolutionized the music era with this song!”
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“I love this song”
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11)
Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye
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12)
Kiss - Prince & The Revolution
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13)
Little Red Corvette - Prince
“Prince is a genius. This song was innovative and catchy.”
“Classic 80s”
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“Madonna is the queen and is the best in all her music for life! Sticky and Sweetness. :)”
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15)
In the Air Tonight - Phil Collins
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16)
Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears For Fears
“because I love the band tears for fears I hope there conduct a concert here in the philippines... I love you guys! tears fors feras rules!”
“I think this song represents all what the 80s where about good music”
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17)
Eye Of the Tiger - Survivor
“Song from Rocky. You hear this song at any and every basketball, football, or hockey game you attend.”
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18)
Girl's Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
“I Love You!”
19)
Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson
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20)
Drive - The Cars
“The cars are insane. Love them.”
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“Iconic song”
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“Luv it!”
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23)
I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight - Cutting Crew
24)
Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
“Queen and Freddie Mercury are an amazing combination. There voices are one of a kind. Queen Rocks!”
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26)
West End Girls - Pet Shop Boys
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27)
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham
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29)
We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off - Jermaine Stewart
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31)
Just Like Heaven - The Cure
“robert smith is song writing/musical genius! the 80’s were the best times for the cure! not that it srops me from seeing them anytime they tour!”
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“Kiss, best group ever and FOREVER”
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33)
Alone - Heart
“I love how the verses contrast with the chorus. The verses are really subdued but the chorus knocks you back in your chair!”
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34)
Don’t You Want Me? - Human League
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35)
Your Love - Outfield
36)
You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
37)
One - U2
38)
Can't Fight This Feeling - REO Speedwagon
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39)
Africa - Toto
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40)
How Soon Is Now - Morrissey
“These were the best years of my high school days. This song the summer, friends. Just brings back good times. Morrisey and the Smiths will always be a fav of the 80’s generation.”
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“love this song
”
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42)
Welcome To The Jungle - Guns n Roses
“Not only does this song describe the 80’s as a turning point, pivotial to the song... A new culture, a jungle if you will... It represents rock at it’s best!”
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43)
Rock You Like a Hurricane - Scorpions
“Not one of the bands of my choice but definitely one of my favorite songs.”
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45)
Mona Lisa - Slick Rick
46)
You Dropped A Bomb On Me - the Gap Band
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“This is the song that plays in my head as soon as someone says 80’s.”
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48)
Jump - Van Halen
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49)
Pour Some Sugar on Me - Def Leppard
“BEST BAND IN THE 80S .MISS U STEVE.”
50)
Head Like A Hole - NIne Inch Nails
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51)
Still Loving You - Scorpions
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52)
Rock The Casbah - The Clash
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53)
Good Times - INXS & Jimmy Barnes
“Wow! Who knew this could work out well?!”
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54)
You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall
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55)
Jungle Life - Tarzan Boys
56)
Summer of '69 - Bryan Adams
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57)
You're the Inspiration - Chicago
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58)
Turn the Radio Up - Eric Carmen
“Great song, Eric is such a great vocalist, but the correct title to this song is "Make Me Lose Control".”
59)
I Remember You - Skidrow
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61)
Heaven - Warrant
“One of the best power ballads of the 80s.”
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62)
We Built This City - Jefferson Starship
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63)
Paradise City - Guns n Roses
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64)
I Wanna Rock 'n Roll All Nite - KISS
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66)
Keep Your Hands to Yourself - The Georgia Satellites
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listen to sample of Lean On Me - Club Nouveau
listen to sample of Cruel Summer - Bananarama
69)
I Love Rock 'N Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
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70)
I Won't Back Down - Tom Petty
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72)
The Final Countdown - Europe
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73)
Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne
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74)
Nothing But A Good TIme - Poison
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75)
Being With You - Smokey Robinson
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77)
I Wanna Be Adored - The Stone Roses
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78)
Head Over Heels - Tears For Fears
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79)
Every Breath You Take - The Police
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80)
Carribbean Queen - Billy Ocean
81)
Blame It On the Rain - Milli Vanilli
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83)
Dr. Feelgood - Motley Crue
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84)
Personal Jesus - Depeche Mode
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87)
Wild, Wild West - The Escape Club
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88)
Once In a Lifetime - Talking Heads
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89)
Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
“the anthem of the 80’s”
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91)
Wanted Dead or Alive - Bon Jovi
“cool song with an acoustic intro”
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92)
Youth Gone Wild - Skid Row
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93)
Hurts So Good - John Cougar Mellencamp
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95)
Hard Habit to Break - Chicago
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97)
Let's Go All the Way - Sly Fox
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98)
Abracadabra - Steve Miller Band
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99)
Walk Like an Egyptian - The Bangles
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100)
Rosanna - Toto
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