100 Greatest Songs Of The 80's...60-41

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60. Tender Love: Force MD


A very underrated slow jam in our opinions. This was such a sweet melody that always brought us back to listening to Sunday Night Slow Jams because this song would always come on.



59. Cherish: Kool and the Gang


This group made so many wonderful jams that we couldn't fit all of them in this countdown, but this secondary hit was a mainstay in a few wedding albums.



58. Like A Virgin: Madonna


We pretty much think Madonna was pretty overrated in the 80's but for the sake of the countdown, but we may as well put a song made by her that put her on the map.



57. The Promise: When In Rome


Another one hit wonder makes the list. It may come of as a cheezy song but it was actually a quality song in our minds.



56. Walk Like An Egyptian: The Bangles


The Bangles was such a popular group in the 80's that it sparked a trend of women groups absolutely dominating music. Plus who didn't do the Egyptian dance???



55. You Got It All: The Jets


The Jets was another group that quietly made some noise in the 80's. This song was our clear cut favorite. Plus we love the classic diner scene in the video.



54. I Wanna Know What Love Is: Foreigner


Another solid tune. Foreigner once again came through quietly in an era where lots of people made noise. Love this song!



53. Can't Fight This Feeling Anymore: REO Speedwagon


This was such a popular song during the 80's. This song would've been higher but REO's popularity fizzled. But still a solid karaoke song nowadays.



52. Sweet Child Of Mine: Guns and Roses


Our clear favorite G&R song. This song has been redone so many times, but Guns and Roses' way was clearly the best!



51. Another Day In Paradise: Phil Collins


You could not touch Phil Collins in the 80's. Sheer brilliance and dominance at the time. Whether solo or with his crew, you can never go wrong.



50. I've Had The Time Of My Life: Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes


The classic dance scene from Dirty Dancing. Yes it is that song. You know part of you wanted to act the Swayze dance where he lifts the lady in the air. Admit it.



49. Rock You Like A Hurricane: The Scorpions


Such a rockin' jam. It always is on my list of rock and roll songs I can workout too. The chorus just gets me everytime! Here I am... Rock you like a Hurricane!



48. The Message: Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five


No its not Diddy. The original beat was made by these guys. Such a classic tune. We can easily listen to this song anyday!



47. You're The Best Around: Joe Esposito


Karate Kid theme. Its our favorite movie! And this song always reminded me of when Daniel Laruso defeated the Cobra Kai.



46. Addicted To Love: Robert Palmer


This music video was memorable. The girls in this video were obscure weird and wore hella makeup. Might as well face it, we're addicted to this song.



45. Saturday Love: Cherelle


It felt like the 70's but this song was all 80's. One of those hidden gems that no one knew about.



44. Dr. Feelgood: Motley Crue


One of the most popular rock songs in the 80's. Motley Crue put themselves on the map with this jam and cemented their legacy as one of the best during the decade.



43. Push It: Salt and Pepa


This song revolutionized female rap with Salt N Pepa leading the way. This was such a sexually explicit song that at time was considered vulgar. We do love it though.



42. Shower Me With Your Love: Surface


A favorite slow jam of MACTINO. He had to make sure this song made this countdown. What better title for someone searching for love than this?



41. Always: Atlantic Starr


This song was arguably one of the best slow songs in the 80's. Everyone knows the lyrics, hell even danced it in their wedding. But one thing is for certain. Everyone can and will always love this song

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Here is the next set of songs on the countdown...

80. Africa: Toto


This was a solid song. It was just too bad that Toto only had a two hit wonder.



79. Hungry Eyes: Eric Carmen


A nice little ballad made famous by Dirty Dancing and Stewie Griffin from Family Guy. We can sing this song on the karaoke to the ladies all day!



78. Spring Love: Stevie B.


Stevie B had a miraculous but well deserved run during the 80's and this hit was a Nutcheck Video favorite.



77. Heaven: Bryan Adams


Not a lot of good things have come out of Canada, but this song by Bryan Adams is always a timeless classic in our eyes. BABY YOU'RE ALL THAT I WANT...



76. Never Gonna Give You Up: Rick Astley


This song was the ultimate one hit wonder. The sound was odd and weird but still catchy and if you grew up around Filipinos, they know this song. Plus Rick Astley is one pastey little bastard!



75. Whip It: Devo


This was a catchy tune, even though the sexual innuendo speaks for itself. But it was a great 80's song! Crack that WHIP!



74. Human Beat Box: The Fat Boys


Brrrr. Stick em. Brrrr Stick Em. Hip hop got this amazing sound from these guys. We can never get enough of the sound of a human beat box!



73. Just Like Heaven: The Cure


Of all the Emo bands, the Cure set the freakin' bar. And this hit was our dear dear favorite. If anyone asks, we're not conforming to any others' picks.



72. Melt With You: Modern English


Before it was the Taco Bell theme, this Modern English hit was a popular on eighties.



71. Slow and Easy: Zapp and Roger


This group was different. It was weird, but very very entertaining. We absolutely love Zapp and Roger's sounds.



70. Time Will Reveal: El Debarge


An NCV favorite as far as underrated in the 80s. Song and artist. We can sing this song in the car anytime anyday.



69. Colors: Ice T


Before he became an actor. Ice T was a gangsta rapper who was your nightmare in the 80's. His hit COLORS will always and forever be in our minds.



68. Tainted Love: Soft Cell


Man this song is embedded in our 80's hit list all day long. Another classic one hit wonder. Sometimes I feel like...



67. As We Lay: Shirley Murdock


This song has been remade a lot but nothing ever beats the original and Shirley Murdock wins one with this hit.



66. Secret Lovers: Atlantic Starr


Before a cell phone commercial brought this song back, Atlantic Starr produced hit after hit in the 80's. This was one of those classics.



65. Open Arms: Journey


This song by Journey is one of the best songs in the 80's that was sung by a tremendous group. Solid Ballad.



64. Welcome To The Jungle: Guns and Roses


Another sports related theme song as G&R rock it with this motivational hit. If this song doesn't get you amped, you sir or ma'am are in trouble. YOU IN THE JUNGLE BABY!!!



63. In Too Deep: Genesis


Behold the amazingness and awesomeness of Phil Collins in the 80's! His group made some life changing classics.



62. The B-52's: Love Shack


This was such a classic jam. It makes you wanna get up on your feet and dance!



61. Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now: Starship


Cheesy. Yes. A lil gay yes. A favorite ours. Hell YEAH and we'll belt it loudly if we have to!

100 Greatest Songs Of The 80's... 100-81

The NCV Crew is doing a special 4th of July countdown and is numbering our greatest songs of the 80's. This in our opinion are our favorite 80's songs and consider the best. There will always be a debate, but one thing is for certain, the 80's made for some tremendous sounds. Here it is and ENJOY!!!

100. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me: Culture Club


Love or hate him, he made some pretty catchy tunes in the 80's. This was our favorite out of them.



99. White Wedding: Billy Idol


This song was always a favorite of ours. Especially when played in movies such as The Wedding Singer. Billy Idol was definitely one of those rockin' artists that put out some hits in the 80's.



98. Pass The Dutchie: Musical Youth


To us for some reason they felt like a Reggae version of New Edition. I dunno just a bunch of youngsters putting out a hit.



97. Don't Dream It's Over: Crowded House


One of Shanezoola's favorite 80's tracks. Such a sweet, uplifting song.



96. Glamorous Life: Sheila E


One of those underrated artists that NCV always love. She quietly put out some catchy songs during her time with this being one of our faves. A very versatile artist too.



95. Relax: Frankie Goes To Hollywood


A little bit of a weird music video but a song that stuck in our heads all these years.



94. 99 Luftballoons: Nena


We totally forgot how cute Nena was back in the day. This was truly a one hit wonder.



93. Casanova: Levert


Great R&B tune in the 80's by an underrated group. A lot of people probably wouldn't know the meaning of Casanova without this song. I'm singing it right now while typing this... Me and Romeo ain't never been friends.



92. Conga: Gloria Estefan


The popularity of Gloria Estefan was massive in the 80's. Not a lot of songs at the time had a Latin influence and she put out hit after hit and showed us why we love Latinas so much!



91. Hells Bells: AC/DC


The ultimate rock and roll sports anthem. This song not only was in your stereo before games but was just a song you can absolutely rock to!



90. Love Bizarre: Sheila E and Prince


Great collaboration. Another person who ruled the 80's was Prince and he and Sheila E combined themselves for this timeless hit.



89. Ain't Nobody: Chaka Khan


Chaka Khan was more popular in the 70's but this song always and forever will be in our hearts.



88. We've Got The Beat: The Go-Go's


They revolutionized a girl rock group with Belinda Carlisle leading the way.



87. The Way You Love Me: Karyn White


A hottie in the 80's. A sensational voice. One of those cute-sy music videos and song that always stuck with us.



86. Jump: Van Halen


Always will remember David Lee Roth's voice on this song. You got to roooooooll with the punches!



85. Cool It Now: New Edition


This group was our personal favorites in the 80's (and 90's) and this bubble gum hit was one that we always have on our ipods nowadays



84. Show Me: Cover Girls


If you want to take a trip down to memory lane with just the fashions itself watch this video. The song is just a bonus!



83. Right Here Waiting: Richard Marx


A real sweet soft rock ballad. It will be in every soft rock CD compilation ever made.



82. Take You Home: Lisa Lisa and The Cult Jam
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Arguably one of the best freestyle songs in the 80's. Solid beats. Solid jam.



81. Up Where We Belong: Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes


The 80's had some great duets and this was one of those melodies. This song was featured in one of the best romantic movies in the 80's "An Officer and A Gentleman".