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The following list contains the top 100 requested songs of the 1980s decade. It represents song requests from thousands of events ranging from Weddings to Birthday parties and is dynamically created by Gigbuilder, the most popular web-based event management system in the world.

The 80's saw a brand new flavor of music propelled by advances in musical technology. Superstars such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Billy Idol, and Paula Abdul shared the spotlight with great bands such as Journey, Guns and Roses, Def Leppard, and more.

Click or Touch a song from the list below to get more information on your favorite 80's tunes - EVEN watch a music video where available!

Popular Songs of the 1980s

RankSong TitleSong ArtistReleasedGenre
1I Wanna Dance with SomebodyWhitney Houston1987R&B
2You Shook Me All Night LongAC/DC1980Rock
3Love ShackThe B-52's1989Popular
4FootlooseKenny Loggins1984Popular
5Pour Some Sugar on MeDef Leppard1987Rock
6Livin' on a PrayerBon Jovi1986Rock
7Billie JeanMichael Jackson1982Popular
8CelebrationKool & The Gang1980Disco
9It's TrickyRun-D.M.C.1986Popular
10Girls Just Want to Have FunCyndi Lauper1984Popular
11Jessie's GirlRick Springfield1981Popular
12Come on EileenDexys Midnight Runners1982Popular
13Push ItSalt & Pepper1987Urban
14Summer of 69Bryan Adams1984Rock
15Pretty Young ThingMichael Jackson1982Popular
16The Way You Make Me FeelMichael Jackson1987Popular
17Crazy Little Thing Called LoveQueen1980Rock
18FaithfullyJourney1983Ballad
19Copperhead RoadSteve Earle1988Country
20Take Me Home TonightEddie Money1986Rock
21AfricaToto1983Rock
22Bust A MoveYoung M.C.1989Popular
23Beat ItMichael Jackson1983Popular
24Sweet Child O' MineGuns N' Roses1987Rock
25What I Like About YouThe Romantics1980Rock
26I Love Rock 'N RollJoan Jett & Blackhearts1982Popular
27(I've Had) The Time Of My LifeBill Medley & Jennifer Warnes1987Popular
28White WeddingBilly Idol1983Popular
29Another One Bites the DustQueen1981Popular
30Mony MonyBilly Idol1987Popular
31Super FreakRick James1981Disco
32Sharp Dressed ManZZ Top1983Rock
33Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astley1987Popular
34KissPrince And The Revolution1986Popular
35Rock With YouMichael Jackson1980Popular
36Forever And Ever, AmenRandy Travis1987Country
37Like A PrayerMadonna1989Popular
38Uptown GirlBilly Joel1983Popular
39Any Way You Want ItJourney1980Rock
40Red Red WineUB401988Popular
41Hit Me With Your Best ShotPat Benatar1980Rock
42Walking On SunshineKatrina & The Waves1985Popular
43It Takes TwoRob Base1988Popular
44Get Down On ItKool & The Gang1981Popular
45All Night Long (All Night)Lionel Richie1983Popular
46Wild ThingTone Loc1988Popular
471999Prince1983Popular
48It's Raining MenWeather Girls1982Popular
49Let's Go CrazyPrince1984Popular
50Wake Me Up Before You GoWham!1984Popular
51Let's GrooveEarth, Wind & Fire 1981R&B
52Smooth CriminalMichael Jackson1987Popular
53Dancing In The DarkBruce Springsteen1984Rock
54The Safety DanceMen Without Hats1983Alternative
55Free Fallin'Tom Petty1989Rock
56You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)Dead Or Alive1984Alternative
57You Dropped A Bomb On MeGap Band1982Disco
58Let's DanceDavid Bowie1983Dance
59Pump Up The JamTechnotronic1989Popular
60Dixieland DelightAlabama1983Country
61How Will I KnowWhitney Houston1985Popular
62Eye Of The TigerSurvivor1982Oldies
63Under PressureQueen & David Bowie1981Rock
64KokomoBeach Boys1988Popular
65Could You Be LovedBob Marley1980Reggae
66Open ArmsJourney1982Ballad
67CongaGloria Estefan1985Popular
68Paradise CityGuns N' Roses1989Rock
69You Can Call Me AlPaul Simon1986Rock
70Brass MonkeyBeastie Boys1986Alternative
71Jack & DianeJohn Cougar1982Popular
72You Give Love A Bad NameBon Jovi1986Rock
73Forever YoungRod Stewart1988Ballad
74Back In BlackAC/DC1980Rock
75Man In The MirrorMichael Jackson1987Ballad
76Dancing With MyselfBilly Idol1981Rock
77Blister In The SunViolent Femmes1982Alternative
78JumpVan Halen1984Rock
79Funky Cold MedinaTone Loc1989Popular
80Every Little Thing She Does Is MagicThe Police1981Popular
81You're The InspirationChicago1984Ballad
82I Melt With YouModern English1983Popular
83Could I Have This DanceAnne Murray1980Ballad
84Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'Michael Jackson1983Popular
85Just Like HeavenCure1987Alternative
86Can't Fight This FeelingREO Speedwagon1985Ballad
87Time After TimeCyndi Lauper1983Ballad
88Danger ZoneKenny Loggins1986Rock
89Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)Eurythmics1983Popular
90Total Eclipse Of The HeartBonnie Tyler1983Ballad
91Tainted LoveSoft Cell1982Popular
92Start Me UpRolling Stones1981Rock
93Nothin' But A Good TimePoison1988Rock
94Don't You (Forget About Me)Simple Minds1985Popular
95Walk Like An EgyptianThe Bangles1986Rock
96In Your EyesPeter Gabriel1986Ballad
97The Power Of LoveHuey Lewis & The News1985Rock
98I Would Walk 500 MilesThe Proclaimers1988Popular
99Keep On Loving YouREO Speedwagon1981Ballad
100FunkytownLipps Inc.1980Disco

Top 100 1980s Songs

The above list represents the most popular dance songs from the 1980s. Click on any title for a video and lyrics.

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