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100 Greatest Songs of the 1980s

A subjective list of what I consider the best musical selections: defining pieces that earmarked each decade.
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"Hello" by Lionel Richie
"Hello" by Lionel Richie
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99 Luftballoons (Nena)
99 Luftballoons (Nena)
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Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) - Phil Collins
Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) - Phil Collins
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All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie
All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie
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Amarillo by Morning - George Strait
Amarillo by Morning - George Strait
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Another One Bites the Dust - Queen
Another One Bites the Dust - Queen
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Belinda Carlisle - Mad About You
Belinda Carlisle - Mad About You
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Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
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Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
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The Boys of Summer - Don Henley
The Boys of Summer - Don Henley
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The Cars- Shake It Up
The Cars- Shake It Up
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Come on Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners
Come on Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners
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Cruel Summer - Bananarama
Cruel Summer - Bananarama
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Dancing in the Dark - Bruce Springsteen
Dancing in the Dark - Bruce Springsteen
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Dancing With Myself - Billy Idol
Dancing With Myself - Billy Idol
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Danger Zone - Kenny Loggins
Danger Zone - Kenny Loggins
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Debbie Gibson Out of the Blue
Debbie Gibson Out of the Blue
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Deep River Woman
Deep River Woman
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Do You Really Want to Hurt Me - Culture Club
Do You Really Want to Hurt Me - Culture Club
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Don't Dream It's Over - Crowded House
Don't Dream It's Over - Crowded House
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Don't You Want Me - The Human League
Don't You Want Me - The Human League
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Down Under - Men at Work
Down Under - Men at Work
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Dude Looks Like a Lady
Dude Looks Like a Lady
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Edge of Seventeen - Stevie Nicks
Edge of Seventeen - Stevie Nicks
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Electric Avenue - Eddy Grant
Electric Avenue - Eddy Grant
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Every Breath You Take - The Police
Every Breath You Take - The Police
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Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears
Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears
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Faith - George Michael
Faith - George Michael
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Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
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Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Cindy Lauper
Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Cindy Lauper
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Gloria - Laura Branigan
Gloria - Laura Branigan
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Grandpa (Tell Me Bout the Good Old Days) - The Judds
Grandpa (Tell Me Bout the Good Old Days) - The Judds
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Gypsy - Fleetwood Mac
Gypsy - Fleetwood Mac
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Heartlight - Neil Diamond
Heartlight - Neil Diamond
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Here Comes the Rain Again - Eurythmics
Here Comes the Rain Again - Eurythmics
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He's So Shy - Pointer Sisters
He's So Shy - Pointer Sisters
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Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
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How Can I Fall? - Breathe
How Can I Fall? - Breathe
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Human - Human League
Human - Human League
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Hungry Eyes - Eric Carmen
Hungry Eyes - Eric Carmen
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