Many great things came out of the eighties; leggings, big hair, scrunchies, etc. But one of the most notable pieces from the decade that has significantly impacted the world we live in today is the music. Here are a few tunes that have survived throughout the past years.
26. "Jump" by Van Halen
The anthem for those who love a good workout.
25. "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" by Tears For Fears
Although it is a slow-paced song, this ballad was a hit, being blasted from cars all across the world.
24. "Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles
Fun fact: This was the very first song to play when MTV premiered on day time television.
23. "Relax" by Frankie Goes To Hollywood
If you haven't bumped this song while driving down Hollywood Blvd., then you haven't lived to your full potential quite yet.
22. "Every Breath You Take" by The Police
If you're ever looking for a song to set the mood, this tune will definitely do the trick.
21. "Karma Chameleon" by Culture Club
This is the song that everyone is too afraid to admit they sing along to.
20. "In The Air Tonight" by Phil Collins
The anthem for "Miami Vice." (Who knew watching two people driving in a car for five minutes could be so entertaining when this song is blasting in the background.)
19. "Free Fallin'" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Yes, Tom Petty originally sang this. (Don't get me started on that John Mayer fella).
18. "The Power Of Love" by Huey Lewis and The News
Also known as that bop from the "Back To Future" movies.
17. "Like A Prayer" by Madonna
Despite causing controversy due to her sacrilegious music video, Madonna takes pop to a whole new level with this song.
16. "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" by Aerosmith
This is that song that everyone knows, yet they are never able to identify who the artist is.
15. "Heat Of The Moment" by Asia
The tune that all middle-aged fathers blast from their pick-up trucks.
14. "I Love Rock 'N' Roll" by Joan Jett And The Blackhearts
Joan Jett was a genius for creating this song, proving that women are also capable of being in the rock industry.
13. "(I Just) Died In Your Arms" by Cutting Crew
Cutting Crew knew what they were doing when they decided to create a soft ballad that brought everyone to tears.
12. "Come On Eileen" by Dexys Midnight Runners
The most iconic violin-intro that will ever happen in our generation. This song has always been a popular pick for school dances and weddings.
11. "All Night Long" by Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie's soothing voice is what truly made this song successful.
10. "Forever Young" by Alphaville
Even though the lyrics are a bit dismal and glum, the chorus is catchy, making it an anthem that everyone knows.
9. "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen
The most underrated tune that Queen had ever produced. (A great alternative if you're don't feel like sitting through "Bohemian Rhapsody").
8. "The Boys Of Summer" by Don Henley
This song has been covered over and over again by countless bands, but no one will ever be able to live up to Don Henley and his take on this flawless masterpiece of a song.
7. "The Promise" by When In Rome
This is the song you always hear at the end of movies when the credits start rolling.
6. "Holiday" by Madonna
Madonna has so many great songs, it was impossible to just only have one of her tunes in this list.
5. "Kids In America" by Kim Wilde
Even British kids have a good old time with this bop.
4. "Hold On Loosely" by 38 Special
Another song you can bump to with Dad in the car.
4. "Dancing With Myself" by Billy Idol
Billy Idol took risks with this song and as an artist, which makes me really appreciate him as an individual and as a musician.
3. "The Warrior" by Scandal
If you're ever looking for a song to run to, this tune will definitely do the job.
2. "Super Freak" by Rick James
Despite some of the provocative innuendos hidden in this song, Rick James was a genius for going out of the box and creating his own genre of "disco rap."
1. "We Didn't Start The Fire" by Billy Joel
Billy Joel not only saved the eighties with this song, but also helped everyone pass their middle school history classes.
