What was the most memorable song of the 1980's?

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Posted: 8/7/2013 5:51:35 AM EDT

For children of the 1980's, what is "the song" that you remember most? I'm making a playlist for someone for their birthday, and he was class of 1986.

Posted: 8/7/2013 5:52:32 AM EDT

[#1]

In before Debbie Gibson lovers reunite.

Posted: 8/7/2013 5:52:53 AM EDT

[#2]

Welcome to the Jungle.

A-Ha - Take on Me
Buggles - Video Killed the Radio Star
Devo - Whip it
also come to mind when I think of 80s songs

Posted: 8/7/2013 5:53:49 AM EDT

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Posted: 8/7/2013 5:54:51 AM EDT

[#4]

That terrible song from Top Gun.

Eta: take my breath away?

Speed

Posted: 8/7/2013 5:55:34 AM EDT

[#5]

Fine, call me a pussy.....

Summer of '69.....Bryan Adams....

For me at least....probably not the most memorable, GNR - Jungle

Posted: 8/7/2013 5:55:38 AM EDT

[#6]

This song doesn't even have words...but is the best. And may as well represented the 80's for those of us that grew up on the beach (perminant vacation) in the 80's

Posted: 8/7/2013 5:55:45 AM EDT

[#7]

Safety dance...

Posted: 8/7/2013 5:56:54 AM EDT

[#8]

Solid. Solid as a rock.

Posted: 8/7/2013 5:57:05 AM EDT

[#9]

That's tough. A lot of power ballads and hair band stuff from then.

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http://youtu.be/_UmOY6ek_Y4

This song doesn't even have words...but is the best. Love me some Jan Hammer Synth

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It fit Miami of the time, when driving around.

So did stuff like most of Genesis, Laura Branigan's "Self Control"...

Posted: 8/7/2013 5:57:55 AM EDT

[#10]

Most memorable for me would probably be The Safety Dance, because the first time my friends and I saw the video on MTV, we all sat transfixed by the sheer scale of the "WTF factor".

Posted: 8/7/2013 5:58:36 AM EDT

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Posted: 8/7/2013 5:58:38 AM EDT

[#12]

Tiffany, I think we're alone now.

Posted: 8/7/2013 5:59:36 AM EDT

[#13]

Don't you, forget about me.

Posted: 8/7/2013 5:59:50 AM EDT

[#14]

Flock of Seagulls "I Ran". It's cheesy as hell but it is classic 80's.

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:01:52 AM EDT

[#15]

Most anything by Bonnie Tyler, but especially "Total Eclipse of the Heart."

Blondie's "Rapture."

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:02:41 AM EDT

[#16]

1986 you say???

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:03:45 AM EDT

[#17]

Related, GTA Vice City is available for tablets now. That had the best 80's playlists ever compiled, heard while driving around in 1986 in the game.

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:03:53 AM EDT

[#18]

These three as well...

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:04:02 AM EDT

[#19]

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http://youtu.be/_UmOY6ek_Y4

This song doesn't even have words...but is the best. And may as well represented the 80's for those of us that grew up on the beach (perminant vacation) in the 80's

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This one has been put in. I thought of it too.

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:04:37 AM EDT

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Most anything by Bonnie Tyler, but especially "Total Eclipse of the Heart."

Blondie's "Rapture."

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That's a great one too.

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:05:04 AM EDT

[#21]

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:05:06 AM EDT

[#22]

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That terrible song from Top Gun.

Eta: take my breath away?

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Danger Zone!

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:05:10 AM EDT

[#23]

Mister Mister, Broken Wings

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:06:00 AM EDT

[#24]

Beat It by MJ

Video killed the radio star - buggles

And the winner is....

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:06:10 AM EDT

[#25]

Eye of the Tiger - Survivor

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:06:26 AM EDT

[#26]

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I'm going with this. Quintessential '80s song.

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:06:45 AM EDT

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Posted: 8/7/2013 6:06:52 AM EDT

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That was the first thing that came to mind for me... Didn't Thriller come out in 1981 though?

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:06:54 AM EDT

[#29]

Money for nothing- Dire Straits.

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:07:37 AM EDT

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Winner.

Van Halen's Jump takes the number two spot.

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:07:41 AM EDT

[#31]

Get'em a body bag Johnny!!!!

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:07:51 AM EDT

[#32]

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:08:09 AM EDT

[#33]

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:08:14 AM EDT

[#34]

That's too hard. Can't pick just one.

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:08:15 AM EDT

[#35]

I threw in this one...since I AM his "Twisted Sister"...and he reminds me SO much of Kyle from Road Trip (if you remember the scene in the movie).
He was a drummer in HS and the guys air drumming in the Road Trip scene make me laugh every time.

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:08:45 AM EDT

[#36]

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Yes. It's a memorable 80's pop song from a memorable 80's movie in typical 80's style with keytar and all.

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:09:10 AM EDT

[#37]

Thanks to the internet:

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:09:11 AM EDT

[#38]

Born in the USA... Bruce Springsteen

Jack & Diane... John Cougar Mellencamp

Jump.... Van Halen.

Like a virgin....Madonna

Summer of 69..... Brain Adams.

Wake Me Up.... Wham.

Rio.... Duran Duran

In the Air...... Phil Collins

That will do for now.

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:09:18 AM EDT

[#39]

Don't You Forget About Me

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:10:37 AM EDT

[#40]

Has to be this one.....

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:11:19 AM EDT

[#41]

I was born in 1980,I recall this song being one of the first music videos..not sure if that's right or not though.

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:12:01 AM EDT

[#42]

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:13:11 AM EDT

[#43]

When I think of "80's music," this is what always comes to mind...

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:13:22 AM EDT

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Posted: 8/7/2013 6:15:18 AM EDT

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Posted: 8/7/2013 6:15:31 AM EDT

[#46]

These are all right up there, IMHO...

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:15:38 AM EDT

[#47]

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:16:19 AM EDT

[#48]

When Doves Cry-Prince

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:16:49 AM EDT

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Yes. It's a memorable 80's pop song from a memorable 80's movie in typical 80's style with keytar and all.

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Don't you, forget about me.

Yes. It's a memorable 80's pop song from a memorable 80's movie in typical 80's style with keytar and all.

Yep, a very good answer if we have to single one out.

Posted: 8/7/2013 6:17:43 AM EDT

[#50]

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Mister Mister, Broken Wings

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Great call! Great song, and sung so well that it stands up to time well.

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