During the 1980s, George Michael scored four number-one singles as a solo artist, three with Wham! and one as a duet with Aretha Franklin. Olivia Newton-John 's "Physical" remained the longest at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the 1980s (10 weeks).

Oct 26, 2023 · We've attempted the ridiculously hard (but not in any way a chore) task of picking the very best 1980s songs ever. Here are our 100 picks - are your favourites in there? You might not have realised it, but Neil Diamond first recorded this song back in 1967. But it's UB40's cover that became the most well-known in 1983.

This is a list of the top 100 songs of the 1980s in the United States, based exclusively on chart performance on the Billboard Hot 100 from 1980-1989. The list comes from the book Billboard's Hottest Hot 100 Hits by Fred Bronson (4th Edition, 2007).

The Top 100 songs of the 1980s, featuring timeless hits such as “Thriller,” “Beat It,” and “Billie Jean,” continue to resonate on radio waves today. This era introduced icons like Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and Madonna, who revolutionized the pop music landscape.

Whether you were donning your finest spandex and getting tiddly on Cinzano or putting on the leathers and devil-fingering to Guns’n’Roses, it’ll still go down as the most diverse, eclectic and...

George Michael was one of the most successful artists of the Billboard Hot 100 during the 1980s, with five number-one singles as a solo artist, three with Wham! and one as a duet with Aretha Franklin. In total George Michael remained at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 21 weeks during the decade.

Mar 15, 2025 · From the synth-pop hooks of A-ha's Take On Me to the enduring anthems of artists like Michael Jackson and Queen, the decade produced hits that have transcended time. This list, ranked by fans like you, celebrates the most iconic tracks that defined the 1980s.

Nov 23, 2023 · The greatest hits of music's wildest decade — hip-hop, synth-pop, indie rock, metal, Chicago house, Miami freestyle, ska, goth, reggae, acid house, and more

Apr 29, 2022 · Discover the iconic bands, pop stars, and chart-topping hits that helped define an era; these are the best 80s songs, reviewed and ranked for 2025.

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