100 Greatest Songs Of The 80's...40-21

Down to the nitty gritty...

40. Here I Go Again On My Own: Whitesnake


Hairspray bands had a ball during the 80's and Whitesnake's hit was considered by us as the best and most popular. And we get introduced to Tawny Kitaen



39. Eternal Flame: The Bangles


This song will always be embedded in our heads forever. I know there are many a people who know all the words. Don't be scared. We do to.



38. Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go: Wham


Such a popular song. I don't get why it is so mocked? Its very upbeat and you can dance gay-ly to it.



37. Through The Fire: Chaka Khan


This song would probably make our top list of all-time favorite songs. Every facet of this song is brilliance. Chaka was solid gold with this song.



36. You Shook Me All Night Long: AC/DC


A rock and roll masterpiece. AC/DC scored one of their most popular tunes with this one. Its one of those songs that gets you amped before you do anything.



35. Take On Me: Aha


Everyone will remember their video. The cartoon drawing. But the song was equally catchy and something you can sing along too.



34. Time After Time: Cyndi Lauper


Beautiful song. Weird artist. But she makes this list because of her popularity in the 80's.



33. Every Breath You Take: The Police


What can you say about this song that hasn't been said yet? The only blemish was that Diddy redid this song so terribly. No one can ever hold a candle to the original.



32. How Will I Know: Whitney Houston


Let's face it. When you're in the car and this song plays. You sing along with it. This was Whitney's breakout song. She was so beautiful in the 80's which made us question what the hell happened.



31. Walk This Way: Aerosmith and Run D.M.C


You talk about a song that revolutionized music. This was it. No one has ever collaborated like this prior to this song. And both sounds of Steven Tyler and the rest of RUN DMC made for a historical song.



30. Come On Eileen: Dexys Midnight Runners


Behind it is a sexually laced song, but who cares. This song was popular in the 80's and will continue to sing it today.



29. You've Lost That Loving Feeling: Hall and Oates


No one could touch Hall and Oates in the 80's. Superb group. Fascinating stories. Fantastic lyrics. Just a set of brilliant minds producing one of a kind music.



28. You're The Inspiration: Chicago


Peter Cetera's back must be hurting constantly carrying Chicago with hit after hit. This one puts all love songs to shame.



27. Mr. Telephone Man: New Edition


Talk about bubble gum pop at the time. New Edition provided that for you. All they wanted to do was talk to their favorite girls. Thank God for anytime minutes!



26. Celebration: Kool and the Gang


Whatever the occassion, ballgame, wedding, party. It is the ultimate get-together anthem. Kool and the Gang created this immortalized song and will never ever die.



25. Careless Whisper: George Michael


George Michael was another artist in the 80's who just made his name and added it to the best artists of the decade. This song was his most popular.



24. Let's Wait Awhile: Janet Jackson


This song made Janet such a versatile artist. Her energetic, well choreographed videos were always entertaining and popular, but she was a very underrated slow jam singer. Everyone knows the words to this song.



23. Lady In Red: Chris Deburgh


You know for a long period of time after this song aired, any lady you saw in red, this song pops into your mind. Today, its still in our heads.



22. Eye Of The Tiger: Survivor


The Rocky theme was its name. Every one gets going to this song. You can run up the streets climb any stairs and drink raw eggs after listening to this song.



21. Lately: Stevie Wonder


Just listen to Stevie's songs and tell me you don't like it. If you do, you have no idea what music is about. The original shits on Jodeci's version



The FINAL 20 TOMORROW!!!

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

The countdown continues...

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

100 Greatest Songs Of The 80's... 80-61

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!