80s Anthems: Timeless Hits That Still Rule

0:00It's March 19th. Here's your entertainment news in two minutes. 80s music is finally catching up to the timeless hits of the 1960s. Back then, baby boomers embraced those tracks, and they've dominated radio for decades. Now, 40 years after the Reagan era, songs from the 1980s are embedding themselves in our collective memory just as deeply. Take Totals Africa from 1982, or Michael Jackson's Billie Jean from the same year. These cuts exploded on release, and keep drawing crowds today, defying all odds for lasting appeal. Fans go wild for journeys don't stop believing from 1981, thanks in part to its big moment in the sopranos finale. Guns & Roses' sweet childle mine, from 1987 still packs dance floors, with folks mimicking the video moves late into the night. Other standouts include Whitney Houston's I Want to Dance With Somebody from 1987, Holland Oats' Manator from 1982, and Bon Jovi's you give love a bad name from 1986.

1:01They span rock, pop, and new wave, proving the decades variety indoors. Whether it's Durand, Durand's hungry like the wolf, or Billie Eidel's white wedding, these 15 tracks test how well you know the 80s. Give it a listen and see how many spark instant recognition. This story is made possible by our sponsor, see the episode description. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-I, soleypillow.com