'80s Songs That Nail What It Means To Be Young And Free
From the excitement of a great night out to a loud and proud expression of being free to be yourself, these '80s tunes captured the essence of youthful energy.
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5 Flop Songs From The '80s We Can't Help But Love
Some '80s songs from iconic acts like Talking Heads and Lindsey Buckingham were flops on their release, but have since become eternally classic tunes.
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Iconic '80s Love Songs That Went Platinum
Music in the 1980s splintered into many directions, but the timeless allure of a love song held strong, with these odes to romantic feelings going platinum.
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The Real Story Behind Stevie Wonder's Iconic 1981 Hit Happy Birthday
Stevie Wonder's iconic 1981 hit "Happy Birthday" came from a dream and it was the catalyst for a federal holiday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Forgotten Smash Hits From 1986 That Turn 40 This Year
From a last-gasp hit from a fading arena rock band to breakout solo acts that flamed out, these chart-toppers from 1986 are now approaching a quiet middle age.
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'80s Song Lyrics That Left Everyone Scratching Their Heads
When a song's lyrics don't make sense, we just roll with it even as we say, huh? Here are a few '80s songs with lyrics that may always be head-scratchers.
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The 5 Most Timeless '80s Love Ballads
Everyone has their favorite '80s love ballad, and everyone is right about whichever one it is, but a few classics have stuck with us like heirlooms.
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Billy Joel Named 59 People In '80s Hit We Didn't Start The Fire — Only 3 Are Still Alive
Billy Joel's hit song "We Didn't Start the Fire" is based on events and people who shaped the 20th century. Only three people named in the song are still alive.
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These '80s Bands Changed Their Fate With One Massive Hit
Many bands that toiled throughout the '80s eventually reached the next level in their careers because of the attention brought to them by one particular tune.
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5 Overplayed Hits From The '80s We Never Want To Hear Again
How is it that a good song becomes bad? Oh yeah, that's right — it gets played, and played a lot, which makes them especially intolerable on repeat listen.
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'80s Music Videos That Defined MTV's Bygone Era
First aired in 1981, MTV transformed the industry and modern culture. With it ending in 2025, we've chosen MTV's most iconic and influential '80s music videos.
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5 '80s Rock Songs We'll Be Blasting On Repeat 'Til The Day We Die
No matter the time and place, nor how old anyone is, there are some '80s rock songs that seem to do something supernatural to us, and they never get old.
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'80s Wedding Songs That Will Stir Up Nostalgia In Every Late Boomer
A modern wedding likely means a late boomer (or two, or more) is involved, and they are well-situated to have a nostalgic take on their own youth in the 1980s.
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13 Movies That Defined 1980s Pop Culture
Horror, comedy, drama, and the reborn romantic comedy all saw evergreen new films during the 1980s, and some of them left permanent marks on pop culture.
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5 Rock Songs From 1982 That Sound Even Cooler Today
A great song stands the test of time, and these jams by bands including Asia, Eddie Money, and the Psychedelic Furs sound cooler now than they did in 1982.
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This Classic Rock Band Actually Got Better When It Replaced Its Lead Singer
Ever since this band replaced its lead singer, debate has continued over which version was better. Here's an argument for why the second guy rocked harder.
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The Truth About 1985's Live Aid Concert
The magic of 1985's Live Aid made stars and saved lives, but from technical mishaps to where all the money went, the truth behind the legend may surprise you.
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We Think The Worst Song Of The '80s Is This Self-Congratulatory Slog, And Reddit Agrees
For many, when the subject of the worst song of the '80s comes up, this cheesy hit immediately springs to mind. Many Redditors agree, and so does the singer.
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What It Was Really Like To Be A Teenager In The 1980s Vs Today
The teenagers of the 1980s were a force to be reckoned with, and their lifestyles were both similar to and different from those of the modern world.
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Events From 1986 That Changed Lives Forever
1986 saw regime shifts, a nuclear meltdown, a space shuttle explosion, successful surrogacy, Oprah going national, and other events that forever changed us.
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Why Joan Jett Was Never The Same After Covering I Love Rock 'N' Roll
Joan Jett knew she wanted to cover I Love Rock 'n' Roll the first time she heard the original song by The Arrows. Here's why she was never the same after.
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