Retro Rewind: 25 Classic 80s Tunes for a Nostalgic Journey!

Step back in time and embark on a musical journey to the vibrant era of the 1980s with our curated list of 25 timeless tunes.

Whether you’re a child of the 80s or simply appreciate the infectious beats and catchy melodies of the era, these songs will evoke nostalgia and bring back fond memories.

Total Eclipse of the Heart

Bonnie Tyler – Total Eclipse of the Heart (1983)

Billie Jean

Michael Jackson – “Billie Jean” (1982)

Another One Bites The Dust

Queen – “Another One Bites the Dust” (1980)

Every Breath You Take

The Police – “Every Breath You Take” (1983)

Livin’ on a Prayer

Bon Jovi – “Livin’ on a Prayer” (1986)

Material Girl

Madonna – “Material Girl” (1984)

Sweet Child o’ Mine

Guns N’ Roses – “Sweet Child o’ Mine” (1987)

Don’t Stop Believin’

Journey – “Don’t Stop Believin'” (1981)

Purple Rain

Prince – “Purple Rain” (1984)

I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Whitney Houston – “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” (1987)

Come On Eileen

Dexys Midnight Runners – “Come On Eileen” (1982)

Take On Me

A-ha – “Take On Me” (1985)

Africa

Toto – “Africa” (1982)

Jump

Van Halen – “Jump” (1984)

Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Cyndi Lauper – “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” (1983)

Everybody Wants to Rule the World

Tears for Fears – “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” (1985)

Just Like Heaven

The Cure – “Just Like Heaven” (1987)

Uptown Girl

Billy Joel – “Uptown Girl” (1983)

With or Without You

U2 – “With or Without You” (1987)

Hello

Lionel Richie – “Hello” (1984)

Back in Black

AC/DC – “Back in Black” (1980)

Let’s Dance

David Bowie – “Let’s Dance” (1983)

Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

Eurythmics – “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” (1983)

Never Gonna Give You Up

Rick Astley – “Never Gonna Give You Up” (1987)

Walk Like an Egyptian

The Bangles – “Walk Like an Egyptian” (1986)

Please note that this list represents a selection of popular songs from the 1980s and is not an exhaustive ranking. The songs listed here have had a significant impact and popularity during that decade.

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