30 of the Most Iconic Songs of the 1980s You Forgot About
Take a trip back to one of music's greatest eras. The hair was big, and the bangs were high; Aquanet was a staple in backpacks and purses. The color palette was neon — the more, the better. And getting dressed was all about layering: more bracelets, more legwarmers, more spandex. In the makeup drawer were blue eyeshadow, frosted lipstick, and some clear nail polish to stop any runs on the obligatory pantyhose. On the weekends, it was off to rent a movie on VHS from Blockbuster and hit the Sam Goody at the mall for the latest record or cassette tape from your favorite band. And the music was so, so good. Our roundup of the best songs of the 1980s will bring you right back to that magical place and time — like you never even left. Our list includes some of the decade's top artists (like Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Whitney Houston, and Stevie Wonder), along with some iconic hitmakers you probably haven't thought of much in decades (like J.J. Fad and Neneh Cherry). So pour yourself an ice-cold glass of New Coke or Pepsi Free and devour our list of streamable songs. Imagine you're listening on your glorious old Walkman or boombox — and enjoy!
2024-09-16T19:11:46Z