You know "I Ran (So Far Away)": A worldwide Top 10 smash – except, ironically, in their homeland of England – the song is synonymous with the "Star Trek"-worthy hairstyle of singer Mike Score.īut don't forget "Space Age Love Song": A sumptuous keyboard riff, a mesmerizing melody and simple lyrics about love at first sight. You know "Conga": Latinos didn't get a lot of love on the pop charts in the 1980s so this dance hit was like a hip-swiveling kick in the Calvin Klein jeans of that era.īut don't forget "Falling in Love (Uh-Oh)": As aggressive as "Conga" was, this nimbly light tune rides high on Estefan's swooning voice and an earworm chorus. Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine 1 the following year made Culture Club ubiquitous.īut don't forget "Church of the Poison Mind": Between the blazing harmonica, locomotive background vocals from Helen Terry and Motown sheen, how is it even an argument that this is the best song on "Colour By Numbers"? to the MTV brigade in 1982, the band's first U.S. You know "Karma Chameleon": Although "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" introduced the colorful Boy George and Co. 71 on the Billboard Hot 100 despite its tender message and sweet chorus. You know "Girls Just Want to Have Fun": The world's introduction to the crazy-haired cutie from Queens, will forever remain a staple of bachelorette parties and car singalongs.īut don't forget "Boy Blue": Written for a friend who died of AIDS, the fourth single from Lauper's second album, "True Colors," only reached No. You know "Celebration": Even four decades after its release, this song is unescapable at weddings, sporting events and parties galore.īut don't forget "Let's Go Dancing (Ooh La La)": Like "Celebration," this party song has no deeper meaning but is simply meant to get you on the dance floor. Case in point: this toe-tapping country-inflected song that hit No. 1 hit showcased his innate storytelling ability and way around a memorable chorus.īut don't forget "Check it Out: While Mellencamp could go political or angry, he is especially good at just reflecting on the travails of life. Great song that still makes zero sense.īut don't forget "Meet El Presidente": The third single from 1986's "Notorious" album –Duran Duran's first release following the departures of Roger and Andy Taylor – is a dazzling mélange of funk, percussion and brass with signature production from Nile Rodgers. You know "The Reflex": The height of Duran mania crested with the British quintet's first No. But don't forget "If She Knew What She Wants": A few months earlier, this sweet, harmoniously melodic follow-up single to "Manic Monday" peaked at a mere 29 but deserved better. You know "Walk Like an Egyptian": The all-female band is best known for this kitschy dance tune which struck a pose at No.
You know "Livin' On a Prayer": Tommy and Gina are as ingrained in rock lore as Jack and Diane and Lady Madonna thanks to this ode to working class heroes that is also a beacon of hopefulness.īut don't forget "She Don't Know Me": The follow-up to their minor breakthrough, "Runaway," this achingly melodic 1984 single has the distinction of being the only song in Bon Jovi's exhaustive canon not written by a band member. Our list could have numbered in the hundreds, but here we present 60 artists (and videos!) from the ’80s and their inescapable, overplayed, I-never-want-to-hear-that-song-again hit, along with one worth checking out. Through numerous texts, calls and emails, we whittled down our picks and realized how much we appreciated this diversion from the endless gush of pandemic-related news, so we hope it brings you a smile as well. We decided that this was the ideal time to share our eccentric enthusiasm with you.
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