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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
10ThrillerMichael Jackson1982Popular
11Girls Just Want to Have FunCyndi Lauper1984Popular
12Jessie's GirlRick Springfield1981Popular
13Come on EileenDexys Midnight Runners1982Popular
14Push ItSalt & Pepper1987Urban
15Summer of 69Bryan Adams1984Rock
16Pretty Young ThingMichael Jackson1982Popular
17The Way You Make Me FeelMichael Jackson1987Popular
18Crazy Little Thing Called LoveQueen1980Rock
19FaithfullyJourney1983Ballad
20Copperhead RoadSteve Earle1988Country
21Take Me Home TonightEddie Money1986Rock
22AfricaToto1983Rock
23Bust A MoveYoung M.C.1989Popular
24Beat ItMichael Jackson1983Popular
25Sweet Child O' MineGuns N' Roses1987Rock
26What I Like About YouThe Romantics1980Rock
27I Love Rock 'N RollJoan Jett & Blackhearts1982Popular
28(I've Had) The Time Of My LifeBill Medley & Jennifer Warnes1987Popular
29Another One Bites the DustQueen1981Popular
30White WeddingBilly Idol1983Popular
31Mony MonyBilly Idol1987Popular
32Super FreakRick James1981Disco
33Sharp Dressed ManZZ Top1983Rock
34KissPrince And The Revolution1986Popular
35Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astley1987Popular
36Rock With YouMichael Jackson1980Popular
37Forever And Ever, AmenRandy Travis1987Country
38Like A PrayerMadonna1989Popular
39Red Red WineUB401988Popular
40Any Way You Want ItJourney1980Rock
41Uptown GirlBilly Joel1983Popular
42Hit Me With Your Best ShotPat Benatar1980Rock
43Walking On SunshineKatrina & The Waves1985Popular
44It Takes TwoRob Base1988Popular
45Get Down On ItKool & The Gang1981Popular
46Wild ThingTone Loc1988Popular
47All Night Long (All Night)Lionel Richie1983Popular
481999Prince1983Popular
49It's Raining MenWeather Girls1982Popular
50Let's Go CrazyPrince1984Popular
51Wake Me Up Before You GoWham!1984Popular
52Smooth CriminalMichael Jackson1987Popular
53Let's GrooveEarth, Wind & Fire 1981R&B
54Dancing In The DarkBruce Springsteen1984Rock
55Free Fallin'Tom Petty1989Rock
56The Safety DanceMen Without Hats1983Alternative
57You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)Dead Or Alive1984Alternative
58You Dropped A Bomb On MeGap Band1982Disco
59Let's DanceDavid Bowie1983Dance
60Pump Up The JamTechnotronic1989Popular
61How Will I KnowWhitney Houston1985Popular
62Dixieland DelightAlabama1983Country
63Eye Of The TigerSurvivor1982Oldies
64Under PressureQueen & David Bowie1981Rock
65KokomoBeach Boys1988Popular
66Could You Be LovedBob Marley1980Reggae
67Open ArmsJourney1982Ballad
68CongaGloria Estefan1985Popular
69Paradise CityGuns N' Roses1989Rock
70Jack & DianeJohn Cougar1982Popular
71Brass MonkeyBeastie Boys1986Alternative
72You Can Call Me AlPaul Simon1986Rock
73You Give Love A Bad NameBon Jovi1986Rock
74Forever YoungRod Stewart1988Ballad
75Back In BlackAC/DC1980Rock
76Man In The MirrorMichael Jackson1987Ballad
77Blister In The SunViolent Femmes1982Alternative
78Dancing With MyselfBilly Idol1981Rock
79JumpVan Halen1984Rock
80Funky Cold MedinaTone Loc1989Popular
81Every Little Thing She Does Is MagicThe Police1981Popular
82You're The InspirationChicago1984Ballad
83Could I Have This DanceAnne Murray1980Ballad
84I Melt With YouModern English1983Popular
85Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'Michael Jackson1983Popular
86Can't Fight This FeelingREO Speedwagon1985Ballad
87Just Like HeavenCure1987Alternative
88Danger ZoneKenny Loggins1986Rock
89Time After TimeCyndi Lauper1983Ballad
90Total Eclipse Of The HeartBonnie Tyler1983Ballad
91Tainted LoveSoft Cell1982Popular
92Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)Eurythmics1983Popular
93Nothin' But A Good TimePoison1988Rock
94Start Me UpRolling Stones1981Rock
95Don't You (Forget About Me)Simple Minds1985Popular
96Walk Like An EgyptianThe Bangles1986Rock
97In Your EyesPeter Gabriel1986Ballad
98The Power Of LoveHuey Lewis & The News1985Rock
99I Would Walk 500 MilesThe Proclaimers1988Popular
100Keep On Loving YouREO Speedwagon1981Ballad

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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