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The Greatest Songs 1985
A playlist by ridak1960
A high-energy journey through the definitive sounds of the 1980s. This collection blends synth-pop anthems, New Wave classics, and soulful R&B hits with driving rock and iconic dance floor fillers. From cinematic soundtracks to club staples, it’s the ultimate nostalgic trip through a decade of pure pop magic.
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Through the decades
125 of 125 dated songs (100%) come from the ’80s.
Peak: ’80s (100%)
1985–1985
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- 1 Money For NothingDire Straits
- 2 Into The GrooveMadonna
- 3 Word Up!Cameo
- 4 Addicted To LoveRobert Palmer
- 5 How Will I Know?Whitney Houston
- 6 The Power Of LoveHuey Lewis & The News
- 7 Don't You (Forget About Me)Simple Minds
- 8 Everybody Wants To Rule The WorldTears for Fears
- 9 West End GirlsPet Shop Boys
- 10 Walk Like An EgyptianBangles
- 11 Saving All My Love For YouWhitney Houston
- 12 Everytime You Go AwayPaul Young
- 13 Freeway Of LoveAretha Franklin
- 14 We Are The WorldU.S.A. for Africa
- 15 Walking On SunshineKatrina & The Waves
- 16 Greatest Love Of AllWhitney Houston
- 17 Raspberry BeretPrince & The Revolution
- 18 SussudioPhil Collins
- 19 Rock Me AmadeusFalco
- 20 That's What Friends Are ForDionne Warwick & Friends
- 21 Part-Time LoverStevie Wonder
- 22 We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)Tina Turner
- 23 Running Up That HillKate Bush
- 24 Miami Vice ThemeJan Hammer
- 25 In My HouseMary Jane Girls
- 26 Rhythm Of The NightDeBarge
- 27 When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get GoingBilly Ocean
- 28 Say You, Say MeLionel Richie
- 29 Oh SheilaReady For The World
- 30 Would I Lie To You?Eurythmics
- 31 Living In AmericaJames Brown
- 32 And She WasTalking Heads
- 33 Broken WingsMr. Mister
- 34 St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)John Parr
- 35 Small TownJohn Cougar Mellencamp
- 36 I Didn't Mean To Turn You OnRobert Palmer
- 37 We Built This CityStarship
- 38 Who's Zoomin' Who?Aretha Franklin
- 39 Holding Back The YearsSimply Red
- 40 These DreamsHeart
- 41 Some Like It HotPower Station
- 42 Take Me HomePhil Collins
- 43 I Can't Live Without My RadioLL Cool J
- 44 Sun CityArtists United Against Apartheid
- 45 R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To '60s Rock)John Cougar Mellencamp
- 46 The ShowDoug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew
- 47 She Sells SanctuaryThe Cult
- 48 Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money)Pet Shop Boys
- 49 Let's Go All The WaySly Fox
- 50 You Belong To The CityGlenn Frey
- 51 There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)Eurythmics
- 52 Road To NowhereTalking Heads
- 53 We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes OffJermaine Stewart
- 54 Two Of HeartsStacey Q
- 55 If You Love Somebody Set Them FreeSting
- 56 You Are My LadyFreddie Jackson
- 57 CongaMiami Sound Machine
- 58 19Paul Hardcastle
- 59 Oh YeahYello
- 60 A View To A KillDuran Duran
- 61 You Give Good LoveWhitney Houston
- 62 Pop LifePrince & The Revolution
- 63 All I Need Is A MiracleMike + The Mechanics
- 64 Lonely Ol' NightJohn Cougar Mellencamp
- 65 Voices Carry'Til Tuesday
- 66 Sisters Are Doin' It For ThemselvesEurythmics & Aretha Franklin
- 67 Rock Me Tonight (For Old Time's Sake)Freddie Jackson
- 68 Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)Mike + The Mechanics
- 69 Secret LoversAtlantic Starr
- 70 Walk Of LifeDire Straits
- 71 CenterfieldJohn Fogerty
- 72 Brothers In ArmsDire Straits
- 73 Alive And KickingSimple Minds
- 74 Just Another NightMick Jagger
- 75 In Between DaysThe Cure
- 76 A Love BizarreSheila E.
- 77 Rock The BellsLL Cool J
- 78 One More NightPhil Collins
- 79 Dare MePointer Sisters
- 80 Who's Holding Donna Now?DeBarge
- 81 All Cried OutLisa Lisa & Cult Jam
- 82 Separate LivesPhil Collins & Marilyn Martin
- 83 One Of The LivingTina Turner
- 84 Hangin' On A String (Contemplating)Loose Ends
- 85 Your LoveOutfield
- 86 Head Over HeelsTears For Fears
- 87 I'm Your ManWham!
- 88 KyrieMr. Mister
- 89 Burning Heart (Theme From "Rocky IV")Survivor
- 90 Tender LoveForce M.D.s
- 91 Things Can Only Get BetterHoward Jones
- 92 Close To MeThe Cure
- 93 Forever ManEric Clapton
- 94 The Boy With The Thorn In His SideSmiths
- 95 The Whole Of The MoonWaterboys
- 96 So Far AwayDire Straits
- 97 CryGodley & Creme
- 98 The Sun Always Shines On T.V.A-Ha
- 99 King Of RockRun-D.M.C.
- 100 The Payoff MixDouble Dee & Steinski
- 101 Love Like BloodKilling Joke
- 102 What You NeedINXS
- 103 Something About YouLevel 42
- 104 Life In A Northern TownDream Academy
- 105 Crush On YouJets
- 106 Party All The TimeEddie Murphy
- 107 Election DayArcadia
- 108 TrappedColonel Abrams
- 109 Computer LoveZapp
- 110 Slave To The RhythmGrace Jones
- 111 California GirlsDavid Lee Roth
- 112 Face The FacePete Townshend
- 113 Single LifeCameo
- 114 Talk To MeStevie Nicks
- 115 Just Like HoneyJesus & Mary Chain
- 116 Take The Skinheads BowlingCamper Van Beethoven
- 117 Bastards Of YoungThe Replacements
- 118 Find A WayAmy Grant
- 119 Driver 8R.E.M.
- 120 P.S.K. - What Does It Mean?Schoolly D
- 121 KissPrince
- 122 It's My LifeTalk Talk
- 123 This Charming ManThe Smiths
- 124 Just Like HeavenThe Cure
- 125 Just Can't Get EnoughDepeche Mode