Top 100 Songs of the 1980s

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The Top 100 songs of the 1980s, featuring timeless hits such as “Thriller,” “Beat It,” and “Billie Jean,” continue to resonate on radio waves today. This era introduced icons like Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and Madonna, who revolutionized the pop music landscape.

Here, we celebrate the best tunes of the 80s, a testament to a decade that forever altered the course of musical history.

Below are the Nolan Method Top 100 Songs of the 1980s. Depending on the decade, these charts are based on the best-selling and most popular songs played on Top 40 radio stations in the United States.

The chart is compiled based on airplay data submitted to Billboard by radio stations and later by sales of singles and then music downloads and streams.

The Nolan Method ranking system was formulated by lead Top40Weekly contributor Jarrett Nolan and is based on a point system for an artist’s chart performance the on Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart.

Be sure to check out our Year in Music snapshot of what was happening in the world of Top 40 music in this decade.

Written by radio and music industry veteran Ed Osborne, each overview highlights the important trends and some of the representative songs and artists that shaped the music landscape and occupied the Top 40 charts during this decade of music.

Also compiled under the Nolan method are the Top 100 Artists and Top 100 Albums of the 1980s. You can listen to all these great songs of the 1980s using our Spotify music player here: 1980s Playlists .

Table of Contents

1980

  1. DO THAT TO ME ONE MORE TIME by Captain & Tennille
  2. CALL ME by Blondie
  3. UPSIDE DOWN by Diana Ross
  4. ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL, PART II by Pink Floyd
  5. IT’S STILL ROCK AND ROLL TO ME by Billy Joel
  6. CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE by Queen
  7. ROCK WITH YOU by Michael Jackson
  8. COMING UP by Paul McCartney
  9. ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST by Queen
  10. LITTLE JEANNIE by Elton John
  11. ALL OUT OF LOVE by Air Supply
  12. MAGIC by Olivia Newton-John
  13. RIDE LIKE THE WIND by Christopher Cross
  14. CRUISIN’ by Smokey Robinson
  15. ESCAPE (THE PIÑA COLADA SONG) by Rupert Holmes
  16. WORKING MY WAY BACK TO YOU/FORGIVE ME, GIRL by The Spinners
  17. THE ROSE by Bette Midler
  18. FUNKYTOWN by Lipps Inc
  19. LOST IN LOVE by Air Supply
  20. EMOTIONAL RESCUE by The Rolling Stones
  21. BIGGEST PART OF ME by Ambrosia
  22. WOMAN IN LOVE by Barbra Streisand
  23. CUPID/I’VE LOVED YOU FOR A LONG TIME by The Spinners
  24. COWARD OF THE COUNTY by Kenny Rogers
  25. SEXY EYES by Dr. Hook
  26. STEAL AWAY by Robbie Dupree
  27. YES, I’M READY by Teri DeSario & KC
  28. DON’T FALL IN LOVE WITH A DREAMER by Kenny Rogers & Kim Carnes
  29. SHINING STAR by The Manhattans
  30. SAILING by Christopher Cross
  31. LONGER by Dan Fogelberg
  32. TAKE YOUR TIME (DO IT RIGHT) by The SOS Band
  33. DRIVIN’ MY LIFE AWAY by Eddie Rabbitt
  34. GIVE ME THE NIGHT by George Benson
  35. HE’S SO SHY by the Pointer Sisters
  36. SEND ONE YOUR LOVE by Stevie Wonder
  37. TOO HOT by Kool & the Gang
  38. CARS by Gary Numan
  39. DESIRE by Andy Gibb
  40. WITH YOU I’M BORN AGAIN by Billy Preston and Syreeta
  41. LATE IN THE EVENING by Paul Simon
  42. NEVER KNEW LOVE LIKE THIS BEFORE by Stephanie Mills
  43. FAME by Irene Cara
  44. SPECIAL LADY by Ray, Goodman & Brown
  45. AGAINST THE WIND by Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band
  46. ON THE RADIO by Donna Summer
  47. THE LONG RUN by Eagles
  48. PLEASE DON’T GO by KC and the Sunshine Band
  49. MORE LOVE by Kim Carnes
  50. THIS IS IT by Kenny Loggins
  51. WE DON’T TALK ANYMORE by Cliff Richard
  52. THE WANDERER by Donna Summer
  53. I CAN’T TELL YOU WHY by Eagles
  54. LOOKIN’ FOR LOVE by Johnny Lee
  55. LADY by Kenny Rogers
  56. REAL LOVE by Doobie Brothers
  57. FIRE LAKE by Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band
  58. I’M ALRIGHT by Kenny Loggins
  59. HURT SO BAD by Linda Ronstadt
  60. LET’S GET SERIOUS by Jermaine Jackson
  61. HIM by Rupert Holmes
  62. LADIES’ NIGHT by Kool & the Gang
  63. BABE by Styx
  64. STOMP! by The Brothers Johnson
  65. THE SECOND TIME AROUND by Shalamar
  66. STILL by Commodores
  67. HOW DO I MAKE YOU by Linda Ronstadt
  68. YOU MAY BE RIGHT by Billy Joel
  69. SARA by Fleetwood Mac
  70. TIRED OF TOEIN’ THE LINE by Rocky Burnette
  71. DON’T DO ME LIKE THAT by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
  72. I’M COMING OUT (#5*) by Diana Ross
  73. LET ME LOVE YOU TONIGHT by Pure Prairie League
  74. BRASS IN POCKET (I’M SPECIAL) by The Pretenders
  75. DAYDREAM BELIEVER by Anne Murray
  76. LET MY LOVE OPEN THE DOOR by Pete Townshend
  77. SHE’S OUT OF MY LIFE by Michael Jackson
  78. JESSE by Carly Simon
  79. XANADU by Olivia Newton-John / Electric Light Orchestra
  80. COOL CHANGE by Little River Band
  81. MASTER BLASTER (JAMMIN’) by Stevie Wonder
  82. DREAMING by Cliff Richard
  83. BETTER LOVE NEXT TIME by Dr. Hook
  84. INTO THE NIGHT by Benny Mardones
  85. I WANNA BE YOUR LOVER by Prince
  86. OFF THE WALL by Michael Jackson
  87. NO MORE TEARS (ENOUGH IS ENOUGH) by Barbra Streisand & Donna Summer
  88. ROMEO’S TUNE by Steve Forbert
  89. AN AMERICAN DREAM by The Dirt Band
  90. ONE FINE DAY by Carole King
  91. HOT ROD HEARTS by Robbie Dupree
  92. YOU’RE ONLY LONELY by J.D. Souther
  93. YOU’RE THE ONLY WOMAN (YOU & I) by Ambrosia
  94. PILOT OF THE AIRWAVES by Charlie Dore
  95. HOLD ON TO MY LOVE by Jimmy Ruffin
  96. ALL OVER THE WORLD by Electric Light Orchestra
  97. LOOK WHAT YOU’VE DONE TO ME by Boz Scaggs
  98. BREAKDOWN DEAD AHEAD by Boz Scaggs
  99. HEAD GAMES by Foreigner
  100. JANE by Jefferson Starship

1981

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  1. BETTE DAVIS EYES by Kim Carnes
  2. ENDLESS LOVE by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
  3. JESSIE’S GIRL by Rick Springfield
  4. WOMAN by John Lennon
  5. CELEBRATION by Kool & the Gang
  6. THEME FROM THE GREATEST AMERICAN HERO (BELIEVE IT OR NOT) by Joey Scarbury
  7. QUEEN OF HEARTS by Juice Newton
  8. I LOVE A RAINY NIGHT by Eddie Rabbitt
  9. THE TIDE IS HIGH by Blondie
  10. KEEP ON LOVING YOU by REO Speedwagon
  11. 9 TO 5 by Dolly Parton
  12. BEING WITH YOU by Smokey Robinson
  13. (JUST LIKE) STARTING OVER by John Lennon
  14. JUST THE TWO OF US by Grover Washington, Jr. & Bill Withers
  15. SLOW HAND by The Pointer Sisters
  16. THE BEST OF TIMES by Styx
  17. KISS ON MY LIST by Daryl Hall & John Oates
  18. ARTHUR’S THEME (BEST THAT YOU CAN DO) by Christopher Cross
  19. STOP DRAGGIN’ MY HEART AROUND by Stevie Nicks with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
  20. START ME UP by the Rolling Stones
  21. STARS ON 45 MEDLEY by Stars on 45
  22. I DON’T NEED YOU by Kenny Rogers
  23. RAPTURE by Blondie
  24. URGENT by Foreigner
  25. PASSION by Rod Stewart
  26. SUKIYAKI by A Taste of Honey
  27. WHO’S CRYING NOW by Journey
  28. MORNING TRAIN (NINE TO FIVE) by Sheena Easton
  29. (THERE’S) NO GETTIN’ OVER ME by Ronnie Milsap
  30. CRYING by Don McLean
  31. A WOMAN NEEDS LOVE (JUST LIKE YOU DO) by Ray Parker, Jr. & Raydio
  32. ANGEL OF THE MORNING by Juice Newton
  33. EVERY WOMAN IN THE WORLD by Air Supply
  34. THE ONE THAT YOU LOVE by Air Supply
  35. TAKE IT ON THE RUN by REO Speedwagon
  36. STEP BY STEP by Eddie Rabbitt
  37. LIVING INSIDE MYSELF by Gino Vannelli
  38. LOVE ON THE ROCKS by Neil Diamond
  39. ELVIRA by The Oak Ridge Boys
  40. PRIVATE EYES by Daryl Hall & John Oates
  41. THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL by ABBA
  42. ALL THOSE YEARS AGO by George Harrison
  43. LADY (YOU BRING ME UP) by Commodores
  44. FOR YOUR EYES ONLY by Sheena Easton
  45. HEARTS by Marty Balin
  46. YOU MAKE MY DREAMS by Daryl Hall & John Oates
  47. THE NIGHT OWLS by Little River Band
  48. GUILTY by Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb
  49. THE BOY FROM NEW YORK CITY by The Manhattan Transfer
  50. HELLO AGAIN by Neil Diamond
  51. GIVING IT UP FOR YOUR LOVE by Delbert McClinton
  52. HUNGRY HEART by Bruce Springsteen
  53. AMERICA by Neil Diamond
  54. IT’S MY TURN by Diana Ross
  55. WHILE YOU SEE A CHANCE by Steve Winwood
  56. I CAN’T STAND IT by Eric Clapton
  57. LADY by Kenny Rogers
  58. SWEETHEART by Franke and the Knockouts
  59. HEY NINETEEN by Steely Dan
  60. THIS LITTLE GIRL by Gary U.S. Bonds
  61. I’VE DONE EVERYTHING FOR YOU by Rick Springfield
  62. TOO MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS by Styx
  63. TRYIN’ TO LIVE MY LIFE WITHOUT YOU (LIVE) by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band
  64. I LOVE YOU by Climax Blues Band
  65. HOLD ON TIGHT by Electric Light Orchestra
  66. MORE THAN I CAN SAY by Leo Sayer
  67. DON’T STAND SO CLOSE TO ME by The Police
  68. TELL IT LIKE IT IS by Heart
  69. I AIN’T GONNA STAND FOR IT by Stevie Wonder
  70. DE DO DO DO, DE DA DA DA by The Police
  71. SAME OLD LANG SYNE by Dan Fogelberg
  72. WHAT ARE WE DOIN’ IN LOVE by Dottie West with Kenny Rogers
  73. HARD TO SAY by Dan Fogelberg
  74. HERE I AM (JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I WAS OVER YOU) by Air Supply
  75. I MADE IT THROUGH THE RAIN by Barry Manilow
  76. HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT by Pat Benatar
  77. HER TOWN TOO by James Taylor & J.D. Souther
  78. WHEN SHE WAS MY GIRL by Four Tops
  79. HOW ‘BOUT US by Champaign
  80. WHAT KIND OF FOOL by Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb
  81. TOGETHER by Tierra
  82. SOMEBODY’S KNOCKIN’ by Terri Gibbs
  83. WATCHING THE WHEELS by John Lennon
  84. COOL LOVE by Pablo Cruise
  85. WAITING FOR A GIRL LIKE YOU by Foreigner
  86. THEME FROM HILL STREET BLUES by Mike Post featuring Larry Carlton
  87. A LITTLE IN LOVE by Cliff Richard
  88. TIME by The Alan Parsons Project
  89. WE’RE IN THIS LOVE TOGETHER by Al Jarreau
  90. MASTER BLASTER (JAMMIN’) by Stevie Wonder
  91. THE BEACH BOYS MEDLEY by The Beach Boys
  92. THE BREAKUP SONG (THEY DON’T WRITE ‘EM) by The Greg Kihn Band
  93. SHARE YOUR LOVE WITH ME by Kenny Rogers
  94. ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST by Queen
  95. GEMINI DREAM by Moody Blues
  96. PHYSICAL by Olivia Newton-John
  97. SUPER FREAK (PART 1) by Rick James
  98. AIN’T EVEN DONE WITH THE NIGHT by John Cougar
  99. MISS SUN by Boz Scaggs
  100. TIME IS TIME by Andy Gibb

1982

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  1. HURTS SO GOOD by John Cougar
  2. EYE OF THE TIGER by Survivor
  3. ABRACADABRA by Steve Miller Band
  4. CENTERFOLD by J. Geils Band
  5. DON’T YOU WANT ME by Human League
  6. HARD TO SAY I’M SORRY by Chicago
  7. JACK & DIANE by John Cougar
  8. EBONY AND IVORY by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder
  9. ROSANNA by Toto
  10. I CAN’T GO FOR THAT (NO CAN DO) by Daryl Hall & John Oates
  11. I LOVE ROCK ‘N ROLL by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
  12. WHO CAN IT BE NOW? by Men at Work
  13. DON’T TALK TO STRANGERS by Rick Springfield
  14. PHYSICAL by Olivia Newton-John
  15. HARDEN MY HEART by Quarterflash
  16. EYE IN THE SKY by Alan Parsons Project
  17. HOLD ME by Fleetwood Mac
  18. WE GOT THE BEAT by The Go-Go’s
  19. CHARIOTS OF FIRE by Vangelis
  20. OPEN ARMS by Journey
  21. SHAKE IT UP by The Cars
  22. WAITING FOR A GIRL LIKE YOU by Foreigner
  23. LET IT WHIP by Dazz Band
  24. SWEET DREAMS by Air Supply
  25. 867-5309/JENNY by Tommy Tutone
  26. ALWAYS ON MY MIND by Willie Nelson
  27. THE SWEETEST THING (I’VE EVER KNOWN) by Juice Newton
  28. YOU SHOULD HEAR HOW SHE TALKS ABOUT YOU by Melissa Manchester
  29. TURN YOUR LOVE AROUND by George Benson
  30. YOU CAN DO MAGIC by America
  31. THAT GIRL by Stevie Wonder
  32. THE OTHER WOMAN by Ray Parker Jr.
  33. EVEN THE NIGHTS ARE BETTER by Air Supply
  34. KEY LARGO by Bertie Higgins
  35. LET’S GROOVE by Earth, Wind & Fire
  36. HEAT OF THE MOMENT by Asia
  37. 65 LOVE AFFAIR by Paul Davis
  38. ONLY THE LONELY by The Motels
  39. LEATHER AND LACE by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley
  40. FREEZE-FRAME by J. Geils Band
  41. I KEEP FORGETTIN’ (EVERY TIME YOU’RE NEAR) by Michael McDonald
  42. I’VE NEVER BEEN TO ME by Charlene
  43. LEADER OF THE BAND by Dan Fogelberg
  44. KEEP THE FIRE BURNIN’ by REO Speedwagon
  45. LOVE’S BEEN A LITTLE BIT HARD ON ME by Juice Newton
  46. TAINTED LOVE by Soft Cell
  47. HEART ATTACK by Olivia Newton-John
  48. WASTED ON THE WAY by Crosby, Stills & Nash
  49. SOMEBODY’S BABY by Jackson Browne
  50. GLORIA by Laura Branigan
  51. TAKE IT EASY ON ME by Little River Band
  52. TAKE IT AWAY by Paul McCartney
  53. UP WHERE WE BELONG by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes
  54. TROUBLE by Lindsey Buckingham
  55. DID IT IN A MINUTE by Daryl Hall & John Oates
  56. PAC-MAN FEVER by Buckner & Garcia
  57. DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE by Huey Lewis and the News
  58. HOOKED ON CLASSICS by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
  59. COOL NIGHT by Paul Davis
  60. YOUNG TURKS by Rod Stewart
  61. MAKE A MOVE ON ME by Olivia Newton-John
  62. COMIN’ IN AND OUT OF YOUR LIFE by Barbra Streisand
  63. LOVE IS IN CONTROL (FINGER ON THE TRIGGER) by Donna Summer
  64. CAUGHT UP IN YOU by 38 Special
  65. HEARTLIGHT by Neil Diamond
  66. VACATION by The Go-Go’s
  67. CRIMSON AND CLOVER by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
  68. LOVE WILL TURN YOU AROUND by Kenny Rogers
  69. THINK I’M IN LOVE by Eddie Money
  70. MIRROR MIRROR by Diana Ross
  71. WAITING ON A FRIEND by The Rolling Stones
  72. I RAN (SO FAR AWAY) by A Flock of Seagulls
  73. YESTERDAY’S SONGS by Neil Diamond
  74. WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE? by Diana Ross
  75. GET DOWN ON IT by Kool & the Gang
  76. BREAK IT TO ME GENTLY by Juice Newton
  77. DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ by Journey
  78. BLUE EYES by Elton John
  79. EDGE OF SEVENTEEN by Stevie Nicks
  80. EMPTY GARDEN (HEY HEY JOHNNY) by Elton John
  81. IT’S GONNA TAKE A MIRACLE by Deniece Williams
  82. THROUGH THE YEARS by Kenny Rogers
  83. YOU COULD HAVE BEEN WITH ME by Sheena Easton
  84. DO I DO by Stevie Wonder
  85. OH, PRETTY WOMAN by Van Halen
  86. HOLD ON by Santana
  87. MAKING LOVE by Roberta Flack
  88. WHAT’S FOREVER FOR by Michael Murphey
  89. SHOULD I DO IT by The Pointer Sisters
  90. SPIRITS IN THE MATERIAL WORLD by The Police
  91. THE BEATLES MOVIE MEDLEY by the Beatles
  92. SOMEONE COULD LOSE A HEART TONIGHT by Eddie Rabbitt
  93. MAN ON YOUR MIND by Little River Band
  94. TRULY (#1*) by Lionel Richie
  95. ANY DAY NOW by Ronnie Milsap
  96. BOBBIE SUE by Oak Ridge Boys
  97. OH NO by Commodores
  98. PERSONALLY by Karla Bonoff
  99. GOIN’ DOWN by Greg Guidry
  100. BODY LANGUAGE by Queen

1983

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  1. FLASHDANCE… WHAT A FEELING by Irene Cara
  2. EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE by The Police
  3. BEAT IT by Michael Jackson
  4. DOWN UNDER by Men at Work
  5. SHAME ON THE MOON by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
  6. BILLIE JEAN by Michael Jackson
  7. TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART by Bonnie Tyler
  8. BABY, COME TO ME by Patti Austin and James Ingram
  9. SWEET DREAMS (ARE MADE OF THIS) by Eurythmics
  10. MANIAC by Michael Sembello
  11. DO YOU REALLY WANT TO HURT ME by Culture Club
  12. HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF by Duran Duran
  13. LET’S DANCE by David Bowie
  14. ELECTRIC AVENUE by Eddy Grant
  15. SHE WORKS HARD FOR THE MONEY by Donna Summer
  16. MAKING LOVE OUT OF NOTHING AT ALL by Air Supply
  17. YOU AND I by Eddie Rabbitt and Crystal Gayle
  18. MANEATER by Daryl Hall & John Oates
  19. NEVER GONNA LET YOU GO by Sérgio Mendes
  20. MR. ROBOTO by Styx
  21. SEXUAL HEALING by Marvin Gaye
  22. THE SAFETY DANCE by Men Without Hats
  23. TELL HER ABOUT IT by Billy Joel
  24. OVERKILL by Men at Work
  25. COME ON EILEEN by Dexys Midnight Runners
  26. AFRICA by Toto
  27. JEOPARDY by The Greg Kihn Band
  28. TIME (CLOCK OF THE HEART) by Culture Club
  29. SEPARATE WAYS (WORLDS APART) by Journey
  30. SHE BLINDED ME WITH SCIENCE by Thomas Dolby
  31. YOU ARE by Lionel Richie
  32. ISLANDS IN THE STREAM by Kenny Rogers with Dolly Parton
  33. WE’VE GOT TONIGHT by Kenny Rogers and Sheena Easton
  34. DIRTY LAUNDRY by Don Henley
  35. THE GIRL IS MINE by Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney
  36. DER KOMMISSAR by After the Fire
  37. TRUE by Spandau Ballet
  38. LITTLE RED CORVETTE by Prince
  39. PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ by Taco
  40. STRAY CAT STRUT by Stray Cats
  41. STAND BACK by Stevie Nicks
  42. ONE ON ONE by Daryl Hall & John Oates
  43. BACK ON THE CHAIN GANG by The Pretenders
  44. MICKEY by Toni Basil
  45. KING OF PAIN by The Police
  46. DON’T LET IT END by Styx
  47. ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER by the Fixx
  48. YOU CAN’T HURRY LOVE by Phil Collins
  49. IS THERE SOMETHING I SHOULD KNOW? by Duran Duran
  50. WANNA BE STARTIN’ SOMETHIN’ by Michael Jackson
  51. ROCK THE CASBAH by The Clash
  52. ALL NIGHT LONG (ALL NIGHT) by Lionel Richie
  53. (KEEP FEELING) FASCINATION by Human League
  54. ALL RIGHT by Christopher Cross
  55. THE OTHER GUY by Little River Band
  56. AFFAIR OF THE HEART by Rick Springfield
  57. GOODY TWO-SHOES by Adam Ant
  58. TOO SHY by Kajagoogoo
  59. SOLITAIRE by Laura Branigan
  60. TWILIGHT ZONE by Golden Earring
  61. GLORIA by Laura Branigan
  62. IT’S A MISTAKE by Men at Work
  63. (SHE’S) SEXY + 17 by Stray Cats
  64. TELEFONE (LONG DISTANCE LOVE AFFAIR) by Sheena Easton
  65. HEART TO HEART by Kenny Loggins
  66. MY LOVE by Lionel Richie
  67. FAMILY MAN by Daryl Hall & John Oates
  68. COME DANCING by The Kinks
  69. OUR HOUSE by Madness
  70. DELIRIOUS by Prince
  71. ALLENTOWN by Billy Joel
  72. HUMAN NATURE by Michael Jackson
  73. I’LL TUMBLE 4 YA by Culture Club
  74. I WON’T HOLD YOU BACK by Toto
  75. ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE TO REMIND ME by Naked Eyes
  76. STEPPIN’ OUT by Joe Jackson
  77. PROMISES, PROMISES by Naked Eyes
  78. DON’T CRY by Asia
  79. HEARTBREAKER by Dionne Warwick
  80. SAY SAY SAY by Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson
  81. SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER by the Motels
  82. FAITHFULLY by Journey
  83. I KNOW THERE’S SOMETHING GOING ON by Frida
  84. UPTOWN GIRL by Billy Joel
  85. SHE’S A BEAUTY by The Tubes
  86. I’M STILL STANDING by Elton John
  87. TONIGHT, I CELEBRATE MY LOVE by Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack
  88. HOT GIRLS IN LOVE by Loverboy
  89. CHINA GIRL by David Bowie
  90. FAR FROM OVER by Frank Stallone
  91. LAWYERS IN LOVE by Jackson Browne
  92. TRULY by Lionel Richie
  93. PASS THE DUTCHIE by Musical Youth
  94. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO LIVE WITHOUT YOU by Laura Branigan
  95. BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE by Talking Heads
  96. YOUR LOVE IS DRIVING ME CRAZY by Sammy Hagar
  97. ROCK THIS TOWN by Stray Cats
  98. STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART by Bryan Adams
  99. 1999 by Prince
  100. CUM ON FEEL THE NOIZE by Quiet Riot

1984

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  1. WHEN DOVES CRY by Prince
  2. WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT by Tina Turner
  3. HELLO by Lionel Richie
  4. AGAINST ALL ODDS (TAKE A LOOK AT ME NOW) by Phil Collins
  5. JUMP by Van Halen
  6. FOOTLOOSE by Kenny Loggins
  7. OWNER OF A LONELY HEART by Yes
  8. KARMA CHAMELEON by Culture Club
  9. DANCING IN THE DARK by Bruce Springsteen
  10. GHOSTBUSTERS by Ray Parker Jr.
  11. MISSING YOU by John Waite
  12. LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOY by Deniece Williams
  13. THE REFLEX by Duran Duran
  14. I JUST CALLED TO SAY I LOVE YOU by Stevie Wonder
  15. TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP by The Romantics
  16. TIME AFTER TIME by Cyndi Lauper
  17. LET’S GO CRAZY by Prince and The Revolution
  18. GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN by Cyndi Lauper
  19. JUMP (FOR MY LOVE) by The Pointer Sisters
  20. HOLD ME NOW by Thompson Twins
  21. SOMEBODY’S WATCHING ME by Rockwell
  22. SAY SAY SAY by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson
  23. JOANNA by Kool & The Gang
  24. STUCK ON YOU by Lionel Richie
  25. SELF CONTROL by Laura Branigan
  26. HARD HABIT TO BREAK by Chicago
  27. SHE BOP by Cyndi Lauper
  28. DRIVE by The Cars
  29. 99 LUFTBALLONS by Nena
  30. OH SHERRIE by Steve Perry
  31. BREAK MY STRIDE by Matthew Wilder
  32. CARIBBEAN QUEEN (NO MORE LOVE ON THE RUN) by Billy Ocean
  33. HERE COMES THE RAIN AGAIN by Eurythmics
  34. I GUESS THAT’S WHY THEY CALL IT THE BLUES by Elton John
  35. EYES WITHOUT A FACE by Billy Idol
  36. THE GLAMOROUS LIFE by Sheila E.
  37. THE HEART OF ROCK & ROLL by Huey Lewis and the News
  38. SAY IT ISN’T SO by Daryl Hall & John Oates
  39. AUTOMATIC by The Pointer Sisters
  40. STATE OF SHOCK by The Jacksons featuring Mick Jagger
  41. RUNNING WITH THE NIGHT by Lionel Richie
  42. THAT’S ALL by Genesis
  43. THE WARRIOR by Scandal featuring Patty Smyth
  44. UNION OF THE SNAKE by Duran Duran
  45. TWIST OF FATE by Olivia Newton-John
  46. SUNGLASSES AT NIGHT by Corey Hart
  47. I CAN DREAM ABOUT YOU by Dan Hartman
  48. I WANT A NEW DRUG by Huey Lewis and the News
  49. IF THIS IS IT by Huey Lewis and the News
  50. SAD SONGS (SAY SO MUCH) by Elton John
  51. MISS ME BLIND by Culture Club
  52. INFATUATION by Rod Stewart
  53. THRILLER by Michael Jackson
  54. TO ALL THE GIRLS I’VE LOVED BEFORE by Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson
  55. ALMOST PARADISE by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson
  56. COVER ME by Bruce Springsteen
  57. LEGS by ZZ Top
  58. BORDERLINE by Madonna
  59. LUCKY STAR by Madonna
  60. SISTER CHRISTIAN by Night Ranger
  61. LOVE SOMEBODY by Rick Springfield
  62. PURPLE RAIN by Prince
  63. YOU MIGHT THINK by The Cars
  64. IF EVER YOU’RE IN MY ARMS AGAIN by Peabo Bryson
  65. NOBODY TOLD ME by John Lennon
  66. ADULT EDUCATION by Daryl Hall & John Oates
  67. LET THE MUSIC PLAY by Shannon
  68. BREAKDANCE by Irene Cara
  69. ALL NIGHT LONG (ALL NIGHT) by Lionel Richie
  70. THEY DON’T KNOW by Tracey Ullman
  71. I’M SO EXCITED by The Pointer Sisters
  72. ON THE DARK SIDE by John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band
  73. UPTOWN GIRL by Billy Joel
  74. WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO-GO by Wham!
  75. WRAPPED AROUND YOUR FINGER by The Police
  76. GOT A HOLD ON ME by Christine McVie
  77. CRUEL SUMMER by Bananarama
  78. LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD by Pat Benatar
  79. UNDERCOVER OF THE NIGHT by The Rolling Stones
  80. PINK HOUSES by John Cougar Mellencamp
  81. HEAD OVER HEELS by The Go-Go’s
  82. AN INNOCENT MAN by Billy Joel
  83. MAGIC by The Cars
  84. THINK OF LAURA by Christopher Cross
  85. BLUE JEAN by David Bowie
  86. BREAKIN’… THERE’S NO STOPPING US by Ollie & Jerry
  87. NEW MOON ON MONDAY by Duran Duran
  88. ROUND AND ROUND by Ratt
  89. LIGHTS OUT by Peter Wolf
  90. DOCTOR! DOCTOR! by Thompson Twins
  91. I FEEL FOR YOU by Chaka Khan
  92. THE LONGEST TIME by Billy Joel
  93. I STILL CAN’T GET OVER LOVING YOU by Ray Parker Jr.
  94. BETTER BE GOOD TO ME by Tina Turner
  95. SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK by Rod Stewart
  96. DESERT MOON by Dennis DeYoung
  97. ROCK ME TONITE by Billy Squier
  98. THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE by Dan Fogelberg
  99. I’LL WAIT by Van Halen
  100. CHURCH OF THE POISON MIND by Culture Club

1985

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  1. CARELESS WHISPER by Wham! featuring George Michael
  2. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS by Foreigner
  3. LIKE A VIRGIN by Madonna
  4. CRAZY FOR YOU by Madonna
  5. EASY LOVER by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins
  6. WE ARE THE WORLD by USA for Africa
  7. EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD by Tears for Fears
  8. EVERYTIME YOU GO AWAY by Paul Young
  9. THE POWER OF LOVE by Huey Lewis and the News
  10. CAN’T FIGHT THIS FEELING by REO Speedwagon
  11. DON’T YOU (FORGET ABOUT ME) by Simple Minds
  12. TAKE ON ME by a-ha
  13. MONEY FOR NOTHING by Dire Straits
  14. CHERISH by Kool & the Gang
  15. ST. ELMO’S FIRE (MAN IN MOTION) by John Parr
  16. SAVING ALL MY LOVE FOR YOU by Whitney Houston
  17. RASPBERRY BERET by Prince and The Revolution
  18. SUSSUDIO by Phil Collins
  19. SHOUT by Tears for Fears
  20. HEAVEN by Bryan Adams
  21. PART-TIME LOVER by Stevie Wonder
  22. A VIEW TO A KILL by Duran Duran
  23. THE HEAT IS ON by Glenn Frey
  24. EVERYTHING SHE WANTS by Wham!
  25. YOU’RE THE INSPIRATION by Chicago
  26. IF YOU LOVE SOMEBODY SET THEM FREE by Sting
  27. LOVERBOY by Billy Ocean
  28. OH SHEILA by Ready for the World
  29. RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT by DeBarge
  30. ONE MORE NIGHT by Phil Collins
  31. FREEWAY OF LOVE by Aretha Franklin
  32. NEVER SURRENDER by Corey Hart
  33. YOU GIVE GOOD LOVE by Whitney Houston
  34. THE WILD BOYS by Duran Duran
  35. WE DON’T NEED ANOTHER HERO by Tina Turner
  36. MIAMI VICE THEME by Jan Hammer
  37. ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK by Murray Head
  38. THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER by Howard Jones
  39. THE SEARCH IS OVER by Survivor
  40. NIGHTSHIFT by Commodores
  41. LOVERGIRL by Teena Marie
  42. ALL I NEED by Jack Wagner
  43. MATERIAL GIRL by Madonna
  44. NEUTRON DANCE by The Pointer Sisters
  45. DON’T LOSE MY NUMBER by Phil Collins
  46. GLORY DAYS by Bruce Springsteen
  47. OBSESSION by Animotion
  48. AXEL F by Harold Faltermeyer
  49. SMOOTH OPERATOR by Sade
  50. SUDDENLY by Billy Ocean
  51. LONELY OL’ NIGHT by John Cougar Mellencamp
  52. THE BOYS OF SUMMER by Don Henley
  53. HEAD OVER HEELS by Tears for Fears
  54. WE BELONG by Pat Benatar
  55. SEA OF LOVE by The Honeydrippers
  56. RUN TO YOU by Bryan Adams
  57. SOME LIKE IT HOT by Power Station
  58. TOO LATE FOR GOODBYES by Julian Lennon
  59. IN MY HOUSE by Mary Jane Girls
  60. FREEDOM by Wham!
  61. COOL IT NOW by New Edition
  62. SUMMER OF ’69 by Bryan Adams
  63. CALIFORNIA GIRLS by David Lee Roth
  64. ANGEL by Madonna
  65. OUT OF TOUCH by Daryl Hall & John Oates
  66. WOULD I LIE TO YOU? by Eurythmics
  67. YOU BELONG TO THE CITY by Glenn Frey
  68. DRESS YOU UP by Madonna
  69. WE BUILT THIS CITY by Starship
  70. I’M ON FIRE by Bruce Springsteen
  71. VOICES CARRY by ‘Til Tuesday
  72. WALKING ON SUNSHINE by Katrina and the Waves
  73. FORTRESS AROUND YOUR HEART by Sting
  74. METHOD OF MODERN LOVE by Daryl Hall & John Oates
  75. WHO’S HOLDING DONNA NOW by DeBarge
  76. BORN IN THE U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
  77. PRIVATE DANCER by Tina Turner
  78. I FEEL FOR YOU by Chaka Khan
  79. FRESH by Kool & the Gang
  80. ALL SHE WANTS TO DO IS DANCE by Don Henley
  81. SENTIMENTAL STREET by Night Ranger
  82. BE NEAR ME by ABC
  83. VALOTTE by Julian Lennon
  84. MISLED by Kool & the Gang
  85. POP LIFE by Prince & the Revolution
  86. INVINCIBLE by Pat Benatar
  87. DARE ME by The Pointer Sisters
  88. LOVIN’ EVERY MINUTE OF IT by Loverboy
  89. YOU’RE ONLY HUMAN (SECOND WIND) by Billy Joel
  90. WHAT ABOUT LOVE by Heart
  91. GET IT ON (BANG A GONG) by Power Station
  92. NO MORE LONELY NIGHTS by Paul McCartney
  93. DANCING IN THE STREET by Mick Jagger & David Bowie
  94. DO WHAT YOU DO by Jermaine Jackson
  95. SUGAR WALLS by Sheena Easton
  96. LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME by Thompson Twins
  97. SEPARATE LIVES by Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin
  98. I WOULD DIE 4 U by Prince
  99. MISSING YOU by Diana Ross
  100. SMUGGLER’S BLUES by Glenn Frey

1986

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  1. THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR by Dionne Warwick featuring Gladys Knight, Elton John and Stevie Wonder
  2. ON MY OWN by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald
  3. SAY YOU, SAY ME by Lionel Richie
  4. HOW WILL I KNOW by Whitney Houston
  5. BURNING HEART by Survivor
  6. FRIENDS AND LOVERS by Gloria Loring and Carl Anderson
  7. DANCING ON THE CEILING by Lionel Richie
  8. WEST END GIRLS by Pet Shop Boys
  9. THERE’LL BE SAD SONGS (TO MAKE YOU CRY) by Billy Ocean
  10. GREATEST LOVE OF ALL by Whitney Houston
  11. SLEDGEHAMMER by Peter Gabriel
  12. LIVE TO TELL by Madonna
  13. KISS by Prince and The Revolution
  14. SECRET LOVERS by Atlantic Starr
  15. KYRIE by Mr. Mister
  16. ADDICTED TO LOVE by Robert Palmer
  17. STUCK WITH YOU by Huey Lewis and the News
  18. GLORY OF LOVE by Peter Cetera
  19. PAPA DON’T PREACH by Madonna
  20. HIGHER LOVE by Steve Winwood
  21. SARA by Starship
  22. I CAN’T WAIT by Nu Shooz
  23. ROCK ME AMADEUS by Falco
  24. WHEN I THINK OF YOU by Janet Jackson
  25. VENUS by Bananarama
  26. MAD ABOUT YOU by Belinda Carlisle
  27. HOLDING BACK THE YEARS by Simply Red
  28. TAKE MY BREATH AWAY by Berlin
  29. THESE DREAMS by Heart
  30. DON’T FORGET ME (WHEN I’M GONE) by Glass Tiger
  31. WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING by Billy Ocean
  32. TALK TO ME by Stevie Nicks
  33. WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME LATELY by Janet Jackson
  34. WHAT YOU NEED by INXS
  35. PARTY ALL THE TIME by Eddie Murphy
  36. I MISS YOU by Klymaxx
  37. CRUSH ON YOU by The Jets
  38. DANGER ZONE by Kenny Loggins
  39. INVISIBLE TOUCH by Genesis
  40. MANIC MONDAY by The Bangles
  41. IF YOU LEAVE by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
  42. TYPICAL MALE by Tina Turner
  43. WHY CAN’T THIS BE LOVE by Van Halen
  44. NO ONE IS TO BLAME by Howard Jones
  45. I’M YOUR MAN by Wham!
  46. ALIVE AND KICKING by Simple Minds
  47. TRUE COLORS by Cyndi Lauper
  48. NASTY by Janet Jackson
  49. CONGA by Miami Sound Machine
  50. I DIDN’T MEAN TO TURN YOU ON by Robert Palmer
  51. R.O.C.K. IN THE U.S.A. by John Cougar Mellencamp
  52. WALK OF LIFE by Dire Straits
  53. SOMETHING ABOUT YOU by Level 42
  54. WHO’S JOHNNY by El DeBarge
  55. TWO OF HEARTS by Stacey Q
  56. HUMAN by The Human League
  57. LET’S GO ALL THE WAY by Sly Fox
  58. THE SWEETEST TABOO by Sade
  59. THROWING IT ALL AWAY by Genesis
  60. WE DON’T HAVE TO TAKE OUR CLOTHES OFF by Jermaine Stewart
  61. YOUR LOVE by The Outfield
  62. SWEET FREEDOM by Michael McDonald
  63. WORDS GET IN THE WAY by Miami Sound Machine
  64. SMALL TOWN by John Cougar Mellencamp
  65. ALL CRIED OUT by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam
  66. RUMORS by Timex Social Club
  67. LIVING IN AMERICA by James Brown
  68. AMANDA by Boston
  69. LOVE TOUCH by Rod Stewart
  70. WALK THIS WAY by Run–D.M.C. featuring Aerosmith
  71. ALL I NEED IS A MIRACLE by Mike + The Mechanics
  72. TAKE ME HOME by Phil Collins
  73. BAD BOY by Miami Sound Machine
  74. TRUE BLUE by Madonna
  75. HARLEM SHUFFLE by the Rolling Stones
  76. DREAMTIME by Daryl Hall
  77. SILENT RUNNING (ON DANGEROUS GROUND) by Mike + The Mechanics
  78. NIKITA by Elton John
  79. BABY LOVE by Regina
  80. SEPARATE LIVES by Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin
  81. TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT by Eddie Money
  82. TONIGHT SHE COMES by The Cars
  83. BROKEN WINGS by Mr. Mister
  84. SPIES LIKE US by Paul McCartney
  85. LIFE IN A NORTHERN TOWN by Dream Academy
  86. KING FOR A DAY by Thompson Twins
  87. HEARTBEAT by Don Johnson
  88. A DIFFERENT CORNER by George Michael
  89. MY HOMETOWN by Bruce Springsteen
  90. YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME by Bon Jovi
  91. GO HOME by Stevie Wonder
  92. SWEET LOVE by Anita Baker
  93. YOUR WILDEST DREAMS by Moody Blues
  94. WORD UP! by Cameo
  95. LOVE ZONE by Billy Ocean
  96. IS IT LOVE by Mr. Mister
  97. TENDER LOVE by Force MDs
  98. THIS COULD BE THE NIGHT by Loverboy
  99. A LOVE BIZARRE by Sheila E.
  100. TUFF ENUFF by Fabulous Thunderbirds

1987

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  1. I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY (WHO LOVES ME) by Whitney Houston
  2. ALONE by Heart
  3. NOTHING’S GONNA STOP US NOW by Starship
  4. HERE I GO AGAIN by Whitesnake
  5. SHAKEDOWN by Bob Seger
  6. DON’T DREAM IT’S OVER by Crowded House
  7. LIVIN’ ON A PRAYER by Bon Jovi
  8. LA BAMBA by Los Lobos
  9. ALWAYS by Atlantic Starr
  10. C’EST LA VIE by Robbie Nevil
  11. WITH OR WITHOUT YOU by U2
  12. LOOKING FOR A NEW LOVE by Jody Watley
  13. AT THIS MOMENT by Billy Vera and the Beaters
  14. SHAKE YOU DOWN by Gregory Abbott
  15. I WANT YOUR SEX by George Michael
  16. HEAD TO TOE by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam
  17. I STILL HAVEN’T FOUND WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR by U2
  18. DIDN’T WE ALMOST HAVE IT ALL by Whitney Houston
  19. ONLY IN MY DREAMS by Debbie Gibson
  20. THE LADY IN RED by Chris de Burgh
  21. OPEN YOUR HEART by Madonna
  22. HEART AND SOUL by T’Pau
  23. WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN by The Bangles
  24. KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF by Georgia Satellites
  25. LOST IN EMOTION by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam
  26. (I JUST) DIED IN YOUR ARMS by Cutting Crew
  27. LEAN ON ME by Club Nouveau
  28. I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING (FOR ME) by Aretha Franklin and George Michael
  29. JACOB’S LADDER by Huey Lewis and the News
  30. YOU KEEP ME HANGIN’ ON by Kim Wilde
  31. LAND OF CONFUSION by Genesis
  32. SOMEWHERE OUT THERE by Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram
  33. CONTROL by Janet Jackson
  34. I THINK WE’RE ALONE NOW by Tiffany
  35. I JUST CAN’T STOP LOVING YOU by Michael Jackson with Siedah Garrett
  36. U GOT THE LOOK by Prince
  37. TOUCH ME (I WANT YOUR BODY) by Samantha Fox
  38. MONY MONY by Billy Idol
  39. WHO’S THAT GIRL by Madonna
  40. NOTORIOUS by Duran Duran
  41. I HEARD A RUMOUR by Bananarama
  42. LITTLE LIES by Fleetwood Mac
  43. CAUSING A COMMOTION by Madonna
  44. IN TOO DEEP by Genesis
  45. YOU GOT IT ALL by The Jets
  46. SONGBIRD by Kenny G
  47. LUKA by Suzanne Vega
  48. DON’T MEAN NOTHING by Richard Marx
  49. CARRIE by Europe
  50. DON’T DISTURB THIS GROOVE by The System
  51. WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME? by Chicago
  52. SIGN O’ THE TIMES by Prince
  53. LA ISLA BONITA by Madonna
  54. COME GO WITH ME by Exposé
  55. LET’S WAIT AWHILE by Janet Jackson
  56. BAD by Michael Jackson
  57. CHANGE OF HEART by Cyndi Lauper
  58. WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE by Bon Jovi
  59. MANDOLIN RAIN by Bruce Hornsby and the Range
  60. CAN’T WE TRY by Dan Hill featuring Vonda Shepard
  61. SOMEDAY by Glass Tiger
  62. EVERYBODY HAVE FUN TONIGHT by Wang Chung
  63. WHEN SMOKEY SINGS by ABC
  64. CASANOVA by LeVert
  65. RHYTHM IS GONNA GET YOU by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine
  66. LET ME BE THE ONE by Exposé
  67. THE FINER THINGS by Steve Winwood
  68. BREAKOUT by Swing Out Sister
  69. ROCK STEADY by The Whispers
  70. THE WAY IT IS by Bruce Hornsby and the Range
  71. TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT by Genesis
  72. BIG TIME by Peter Gabriel
  73. DIAMONDS by Herb Alpert
  74. POINT OF NO RETURN by Exposé
  75. HEAT OF THE NIGHT by Bryan Adams
  76. SOMETHING SO STRONG by Crowded House
  77. IS THIS LOVE by Survivor
  78. BIG LOVE by Fleetwood Mac
  79. MIDNIGHT BLUE by Lou Gramm
  80. JUST TO SEE HER by Smokey Robinson
  81. NOTHING’S GONNA CHANGE MY LOVE FOR YOU by Glenn Medeiros
  82. BRILLIANT DISGUISE by Bruce Springsteen
  83. VICTORY by Kool & the Gang
  84. RESPECT YOURSELF by Bruce Willis
  85. DOING IT ALL FOR MY BABY by Huey Lewis and the News
  86. WHO WILL YOU RUN TO by Heart
  87. CROSS MY BROKEN HEART by The Jets
  88. RIGHT ON TRACK by Breakfast Club
  89. BALLERINA GIRL by Lionel Richie
  90. (I’VE HAD) THE TIME OF MY LIFE by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
  91. PAPER IN FIRE by John Cougar Mellencamp
  92. STAND BY ME by Ben E. King
  93. FUNKYTOWN by Pseudo Echo
  94. (YOU GOTTA) FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT (TO PARTY!) by Beastie Boys
  95. IT’S A SIN by Pet Shop Boys
  96. MEET ME HALF WAY by Kenny Loggins
  97. WAR by Bruce Springsteen
  98. LET’S GO by Wang Chung
  99. LOVE YOU DOWN by Ready for the World
  100. WIPE OUT by Fat Boys & the Beach Boys

1988

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  1. NEED YOU TONIGHT by INXS
  2. SEASONS CHANGE by Exposé
  3. COULD’VE BEEN by Tiffany
  4. NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP by Rick Astley
  5. SWEET CHILD O’ MINE by Guns N’ Roses
  6. GET OUTTA MY DREAMS, GET INTO MY CAR by Billy Ocean
  7. HANDS TO HEAVEN by Breathe
  8. ROLL WITH IT by Steve Winwood
  9. ONE MORE TRY by George Michael
  10. WISHING WELL by Terence Trent D’Arby
  11. ANYTHING FOR YOU by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine
  12. GOT MY MIND SET ON YOU by George Harrison
  13. THE FLAME by Cheap Trick
  14. MAN IN THE MIRROR by Michael Jackson
  15. POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME by Def Leppard
  16. I’LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU by Taylor Dayne
  17. HUNGRY EYES by Eric Carmen
  18. SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE by Robert Palmer
  19. HOLD ON TO THE NIGHTS by Richard Marx
  20. A HAZY SHADE OF WINTER by The Bangles
  21. WHERE DO BROKEN HEARTS GO by Whitney Houston
  22. ENDLESS SUMMER NIGHTS by Richard Marx
  23. SHATTERED DREAMS by Johnny Hates Jazz
  24. NAUGHTY GIRLS (NEED LOVE TOO) by Samantha Fox
  25. LOVE BITES by Def Leppard
  26. FOOLISH BEAT by Debbie Gibson
  27. FATHER FIGURE by George Michael
  28. ANGEL by Aerosmith
  29. MAKE ME LOSE CONTROL by Eric Carmen
  30. THE WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL by Michael Jackson
  31. I DON’T WANNA GO ON WITH YOU LIKE THAT by Elton John
  32. SHE’S LIKE THE WIND by Patrick Swayze featuring Wendy Fraser
  33. SO EMOTIONAL by Whitney Houston
  34. A GROOVY KIND OF LOVE by Phil Collins
  35. DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY by Bobby McFerrin
  36. RED RED WINE by UB40
  37. TOGETHER FOREVER by Rick Astley
  38. DEVIL INSIDE by INXS
  39. MONKEY by George Michael
  40. OUT OF THE BLUE by Debbie Gibson
  41. MAKE IT REAL by The Jets
  42. I DON’T WANNA LIVE WITHOUT YOUR LOVE by Chicago
  43. FAITH by George Michael
  44. WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND (PURE ENERGY) by Information Society
  45. WILD, WILD WEST by The Escape Club
  46. GIRLFRIEND by Pebbles
  47. WHAT HAVE I DONE TO DESERVE THIS? by Pet Shop Boys with Dusty Springfield
  48. I GET WEAK by Belinda Carlisle
  49. IF IT ISN’T LOVE by New Edition
  50. TELL IT TO MY HEART by Taylor Dayne
  51. I WANT TO BE YOUR MAN by Roger Troutman
  52. 1-2-3 by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine
  53. SIGN YOUR NAME by Terence Trent D’Arby
  54. DIRTY DIANA by Michael Jackson
  55. PERFECT WORLD by Huey Lewis and the News
  56. IS THIS LOVE by Whitesnake
  57. MERCEDES BOY by Pebbles
  58. ONE GOOD WOMAN by Peter Cetera
  59. DON’T BE CRUEL by Cheap Trick
  60. NEW SENSATION by INXS
  61. ROCKET 2 U by The Jets
  62. THE LOCO-MOTION by Kylie Minogue
  63. PINK CADILLAC by Natalie Cole
  64. THE VALLEY ROAD by Bruce Hornsby and the Range
  65. EVERYTHING YOUR HEART DESIRES by Daryl Hall & John Oates
  66. I WANT HER by Keith Sweat
  67. CANDLE IN THE WIND by Elton John
  68. ELECTRIC BLUE by Icehouse
  69. SAY YOU WILL by Foreigner
  70. KOKOMO by The Beach Boys
  71. DON’T BE CRUEL by Bobby Brown
  72. FAST CAR by Tracy Chapman
  73. SHAKE YOUR LOVE by Debbie Gibson
  74. ALWAYS ON MY MIND by Pet Shop Boys
  75. NITE AND DAY by Al B. Sure!
  76. BAD MEDICINE (#1*) by Bon Jovi
  77. DON’T YOU KNOW WHAT THE NIGHT CAN DO? by Steve Winwood
  78. WHEN IT’S LOVE by Van Halen
  79. I DON’T WANT TO LIVE WITHOUT YOU by Foreigner
  80. PIANO IN THE DARK by Brenda Russell featuring Joe Esposito
  81. I HATE MYSELF FOR LOVING YOU by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
  82. ONE MOMENT IN TIME by Whitney Houston
  83. DON’T SHED A TEAR by Paul Carrack
  84. NEVER TEAR US APART by INXS
  85. PROVE YOUR LOVE by Taylor Dayne
  86. NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME by Poison
  87. JUST LIKE PARADISE by David Lee Roth
  88. WAIT by White Lion
  89. I STILL BELIEVE by Brenda K. Starr
  90. DON’T YOU WANT ME by Jody Watley
  91. CIRCLE IN THE SAND by Belinda Carlisle
  92. NOBODY’S FOOL by Kenny Loggins
  93. CAN’T STAY AWAY FROM YOU by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine
  94. CHERRY BOMB by John Cougar Mellencamp
  95. CATCH ME (I’M FALLING) by Pretty Poison
  96. I COULD NEVER TAKE THE PLACE OF YOUR MAN by Prince
  97. TWO OCCASIONS by the Deele
  98. RUSH HOUR by Jane Wiedlin
  99. I FOUND SOMEONE by Cher
  100. PLEASE DON’T GO GIRL by New Kids on the Block

1989

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  1. COLD HEARTED by Paula Abdul
  2. MISS YOU MUCH by Janet Jackson
  3. STRAIGHT UP by Paula Abdul
  4. WIND BENEATH MY WINGS by Bette Midler
  5. GIRL YOU KNOW IT’S TRUE by Milli Vanilli
  6. DON’T WANNA LOSE YOU by Gloria Estefan
  7. HEAVEN by Warrant
  8. RIGHT HERE WAITING by Richard Marx
  9. LIKE A PRAYER by Madonna
  10. LOST IN YOUR EYES by Debbie Gibson
  11. GIRL I’M GONNA MISS YOU by Milli Vanilli
  12. SHE DRIVES ME CRAZY by Fine Young Cannibals
  13. I’LL BE THERE FOR YOU by Bon Jovi
  14. ON OUR OWN by Bobby Brown
  15. TWO HEARTS by Phil Collins
  16. IF YOU DON’T KNOW ME BY NOW by Simply Red
  17. MY PREROGATIVE by Bobby Brown
  18. BABY DON’T FORGET MY NUMBER by Milli Vanilli
  19. I’LL BE LOVING YOU (FOREVER) by New Kids on the Block
  20. FOREVER YOUR GIRL by Paula Abdul
  21. TOY SOLDIERS by Martika
  22. THE LOOK by Roxette
  23. EVERY ROSE HAS ITS THORN by Poison
  24. THE LIVING YEARS by Mike + The Mechanics
  25. IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME by Cher
  26. DON’T RUSH ME by Taylor Dayne
  27. BORN TO BE MY BABY by Bon Jovi
  28. BUFFALO STANCE by Neneh Cherry
  29. BUST A MOVE by Young MC
  30. ETERNAL FLAME by The Bangles
  31. THE LOVER IN ME by Sheena Easton
  32. GOOD THING by Fine Young Cannibals
  33. WHEN I’M WITH YOU by Sheriff
  34. EVERY LITTLE STEP by Bobby Brown
  35. ONCE BITTEN, TWICE SHY by Great White
  36. ROCK ON by Michael Damian
  37. WILD THING by Tone Lōc
  38. SATISFIED by Richard Marx
  39. LISTEN TO YOUR HEART by Roxette
  40. REAL LOVE by Jody Watley
  41. HANGIN’ TOUGH by New Kids on the Block
  42. SO ALIVE by Love and Rockets
  43. BATDANCE by Prince
  44. CHERISH by Madonna
  45. ARMAGEDDON IT by Def Leppard
  46. MY HEART CAN’T TELL YOU NO by Rod Stewart
  47. 18 AND LIFE by Skid Row
  48. I LIKE IT by Dino
  49. SOLDIER OF LOVE by Donny Osmond
  50. YOU GOT IT (THE RIGHT STUFF) by New Kids on the Block
  51. EXPRESS YOURSELF by Madonna
  52. SECOND CHANCE by .38 Special
  53. SOWING THE SEEDS OF LOVE by Tears for Fears
  54. WHEN THE CHILDREN CRY by White Lion
  55. MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY by Natalie Cole
  56. THE WAY YOU LOVE ME by Karyn White
  57. FUNKY COLD MEDINA by Tone Lōc
  58. SECRET RENDEZVOUS by Karyn White
  59. LOVESONG by The Cure
  60. LOOK AWAY by Chicago
  61. ANGEL EYES by The Jeff Healey Band
  62. WAITING FOR A STAR TO FALL by Boy Meets Girl
  63. GIVING YOU THE BEST THAT I GOT by Anita Baker
  64. ALL THIS TIME by Tiffany
  65. PATIENCE by Guns N’ Roses
  66. SHOWER ME WITH YOUR LOVE by Surface
  67. LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME by Bon Jovi
  68. COVER GIRL by New Kids on the Block
  69. STAND by R.E.M.
  70. RONI by Bobby Brown
  71. LOVE IN AN ELEVATOR by Aerosmith
  72. AFTER ALL by Cher and Peter Cetera
  73. CLOSE MY EYES FOREVER by Lita Ford and Ozzy Osbourne
  74. WHEN I SEE YOU SMILE by Bad English
  75. PARADISE CITY by Guns N’ Roses
  76. WHAT I AM by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians
  77. IN YOUR ROOM by The Bangles
  78. WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW by Exposé
  79. SMOOTH CRIMINAL by Michael Jackson
  80. HEAVEN HELP ME by Deon Estus
  81. IT’S NO CRIME by Babyface
  82. DREAMIN’ by Vanessa Williams
  83. SHE WANTS TO DANCE WITH ME by Rick Astley
  84. THIS TIME I KNOW IT’S FOR REAL by Donna Summer
  85. SURRENDER TO ME by Ann Wilson and Robin Zander
  86. THE END OF THE INNOCENCE by Don Henley
  87. I REMEMBER HOLDING YOU by Boys Club
  88. ROCK WIT’CHA by Bobby Brown
  89. I WANNA HAVE SOME FUN by Samantha Fox
  90. I DROVE ALL NIGHT by Cyndi Lauper
  91. KEEP ON MOVIN’ by Soul II Soul
  92. THINKING OF YOU by Sa-Fire
  93. FRIENDS by Jody Watley with Eric B. & Rakim
  94. LOVE SHACK by The B-52s
  95. BABY, I LOVE YOUR WAY/FREEBIRD MEDLEY by Will to Power
  96. WHEN I LOOKED AT HIM by Exposé
  97. WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE by Guns N’ Roses
  98. WALKING AWAY by Information Society
  99. DR. FEELGOOD by Motley Crue
  100. PUT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR HEART by Annie Lennox & Al Green

What was the biggest hit of the 1980s?

The biggest hit of the 1980s often sparks debates, but many agree that certain tracks stand out for their iconic status, sales, and airplay. This song is frequently listed among the “top 80s songs” and “most popular 80s songs,” reflecting its widespread acclaim and enduring popularity.

It epitomizes the vibrant music scene of the decade, capturing the essence of “80s music” and securing a place in the hearts of those who cherish the “best songs of the 80s.”

What songs were popular in the 80s?

Songs that were popular in the 80s encompass a wide range of genres, from “80s pop songs” to rock anthems, reflecting the era’s musical diversity. These tracks often appear in collections like “100 Hits of the 80s” and “80s Hits Songs,” highlighting the decade’s rich tapestry of sound.

The “80s songs list” is a testament to the period’s innovative and influential music, with “songs from the 80s” continuing to resonate with audiences worldwide.

What were the top 20 songs in 1980?

The top 20 songs in 1980 provided a snapshot of a dynamic year in music, contributing significantly to the “1980s songs” and setting the stage for the decade’s evolving soundscapes.

These hits, foundational to “1980 songs” compilations, also find their way into broader discussions about “80s top hits” and the “best 80s songs album songs,” illustrating the year’s impact on the broader musical canvas of the 80s.

What were the top songs of the 80s?

The top songs of the 80s, a blend of “80s hits” and timeless classics, showcase the decade’s unique musical contributions. This eclectic mix, often featured in “top 100 80s songs” and “popular songs from the 80s,” underscores the decade’s influence on future musical directions.

Whether through “80s music” compilations or “list of ’80s songs,” the era’s top tracks continue to captivate and inspire.