7 Best 80s Songs (People All Love to Listen)

In the 1980s, there were many famous singers and classic songs. Songs of the 80s are still popular nowadays. No matter who was born in the 1980s or 1990s, they are both fond of these classics. Now follow me to get 7 best 80s songs I have listened to. Maybe you have listened to some of them before. Let’s check them out!

 

 1."Where Is My Mind?" by The Pixies

“Where Is My Mind?” was sung by Pixies in the 1980s, which was also the ending song of the famous film "Fight Club" directed by David Fincher.

As the most influential indie rock band at the time, Pixies laid a strong foundation for the entry of alternative rock into mainstream society in the future. Their music style combines punk, guitar rock and other music styles. The music explores the universe, aliens, religion, Creepy thoughts such as death dominate.

 

2."What Have You Done for Me Lately" by Janet Jackson

"What Have You Done For Me Lately" is a song sung by American female singer Janet Jackson. The lyrics of the song are written by Terry Lewis, Jimmy James III, and Janet Jackson. Produced by Terry Lewis, Jimmy James III, Jenny Jackson. The song was included in Jenny Jackson's third album "Control", and was released on January 13, 1986, through A&M Records as the first single of the album.

Janet recalled that when she was creating "Control", she was threatened by a group of men outside the hotel in Minneapolis. She described the situation at the time and said: "When a group of men started following me, I felt danger was attacking me. Come. But I didn’t back down or seek protection. I summoned the courage to resist and made them back down. This was also the inspiration for my song ‘What Have You Done for Me Lately’”, which comes from a sense of self-defense.

 

3. "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" by Whitney Houston

"I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" is a song sung by Whitney Houston, written by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, and produced by Narada Michael Walden, included in Whitney Houston’s second studio album "Whitney". This song, as the first single to promote the album, was released on May 2, 1987, through Alicesta Records.

"I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" in the US Billboard Top 100 Singles Chart, Billboard Top 100 Dance Charts. Whitney Houston won the 30th Grammy Awards "Best Female Pop Singer" award for the song. The song won the 15th National Music Awards "Most Popular Female Pop/Rock Single" Award.

 

4. "Everywhere" by Fleetwood Mac

"Everywhere" is a pop-rock song sung by American female singer Michelle Branch. The lyrics and score are co-written by Michelle Branch and John Xuanks. John Xuanks is responsible for the production of the music. As the first single to promote the album, the song was released on July 17, 2001, through Maverick Records. It was included in the second studio album "The Spirit Room" released by Michelle Branch on August 14, 2001.

5. "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears

"Everybody Wants to Rule The World" belongs to TEARS FOR FEARS's album "Songs From The Big Chair", which has topped the charts in major global charts. In the 2015 movie "Pixel Wars", there was a jazz version of the concert.

6. "Purple Rain" by Prince

"Purple Rain" is the song of the original soundtrack album "Purple Rain" released by American rock singer Prince in 1984, and won the Oscar for Best Soundtrack and Grammy Awards.

Among the "500 Greatest Albums" in history selected by Rolling Stone Magazine, "Purple Rain" ranked 72nd. It is also on the list of "100 Greatest Albums in History" selected by Time Magazine.

 

7. "Beat It" by Michael Jackson

"Beat It" is a song sung, written and composed by Michael Jackson. It was arranged by Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones. The song is a piece of music against social violence.

"Beat It" was included in Michael Jackson's solo album released on November 30, 1982. in Thriller". It was shortlisted as one of the 500 classics in the history of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as well as one of Rolling Stone Magazine's 100 Best Rock Guitar Solo.

 

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