Top 25 Songs of the 1980s

In the First World, this decade saw the emergence of pop music, as well as various forms of rock music, such as new wave, soft rock, and glam metal. The 1980s are commonly associated with the use of synthesizers, and was the introduction of sampling and hip hop/rap.

25. Duran Duran - Save A Prayer (1982)
24. Don Henley - The Boys Of Summer (1984)
23. Diana Ross - I'm Coming Out (1980)
22. Sugarcubes - Birthday (1987)
21. Depeche Mode - Everything Counts (1983)
20. Bangles - Manic Monday (1986)
19. Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (1985)
18. Jennifer Warnes - First We Take Manhattan (1987)
17. Scritti Politti - Wood Beez (1985)
16. Metallica - One (1989)
15. General Public - Tenderness (1984)
14. Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance (1988)
13. Cure - Just Like Heaven (1987)
12. Replacements - I Will Dare (1984)
11. Frank Zappa - Valley Girl (1982)
10. Psychedelic Furs - Pretty In Pink (1981)
09. Kraftwerk - Computer Love (1981)
08. Prince & The Revolution - Purple Rain (1984)
07. Smiths - There Is A Light That Never Goes Out (1986)
06. Madonna - Into The Groove (1985)
05. Bruce Springsteen - Born In The U.S.A. (1984)
04. Tina Turner - Private Dancer (1985)
03. Michael Jackson - Thriller (1984)
02. Run-D.M.C. - It's Like That (1983)
01. R.E.M. - Radio Free Europe (1981)

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[Zayin1993]

what a terrible list all the songs are good but damn, Duran Duran at 25? instead of top 10??

[matttane]

finally some michael jackson 20 years later after he started!

[KidSanDiego]

@Baristacide The Beatles were in the 60's

[soldierrulz]

Except for Don Henley, Metallica, Prince, and The Boss, this should be the WORST songs of the 80's!!!!

[michaeljackson195819]

michael jackson is the 1 

[Bleh4308]

Where's Edge of 17 by Stevie Nicks ('81) ? ;)

[AirBear43]

really michael should be no. 1

[AirBear43]

@Baristacide this is the 80's idiot not 60's

[987smarter]

nope not the best by a LONG way were is Queen Dire Straits

[Baristacide]

What?  No Beatles?