Category: 80s

Woman in Love – Barbra Streisand (1980) “Woman in Love” is a song by American singer and actress Barbra Streisand, released in 1980 as the lead single from her album Guilty. Written by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, and Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees, the song quickly became a massive commercial success, reaching audiences worldwide…

Hands to Heaven – Breathe (1988) “Hands to Heaven” is a poignant and emotionally charged song by the British band Breathe, released in 1988. Known for its soulful melodies and evocative lyrics, the song became one of the band’s most successful tracks, achieving commercial success and gaining a lasting place in the pop music landscape…

You Got It All – The Jets (1986) “You Got It All” is one of the most iconic songs by the American family band The Jets, released in 1986 as a single from their self-titled debut album. The song became a major hit, reaching high positions on the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts.…

Never Knew Love Like This Before – Stephanie Mills (1980) “Never Knew Love Like This Before” is a song by American R&B and soul singer Stephanie Mills, released in 1980. The track became one of Mills’ most significant hits, propelling her into mainstream prominence. Known for her powerful voice and emotive delivery, Mills captured the…

Vision of You – Belinda Carlisle (1989) “Vision of You” is a significant song in Belinda Carlisle’s solo career, released as the third single from her debut solo album Belinda in 1989. Known for her iconic role as the lead singer of the all-female band The Go-Go’s, Carlisle’s shift to a solo career brought forth…

Carrie – Europe (1987) “Carrie” is a power ballad by the Swedish rock band Europe, released in 1987 as a single from their third studio album The Final Countdown. The song is considered one of Europe’s signature tracks and became their highest-charting hit in the United States, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.…

I Remember You – Skid Row (1989) “I Remember You” is one of the most iconic ballads by the American heavy metal band Skid Row, released as the third single from their self-titled debut album in 1989. The song became a defining track in their career, showcasing their versatility in blending heavy metal with melodic…

Love on the Rocks – Neil Diamond (1980) “Love on the Rocks” is a powerful ballad by Neil Diamond, released as a single in 1980 as part of his album The Jazz Singer. The song became a commercial success and one of Diamond’s most enduring hits, resonating with audiences due to its emotional depth, accessibility,…

One on One – Hall & Oates (1983) “One on One” is one of the most well-known and iconic songs by the American duo Hall & Oates, who were among the most commercially successful pop acts of the late 1970s and 1980s. Released as the second single from their 1983 album H2O, “One on One”…

The Greatest Love of All – Whitney Houston (1986) “The Greatest Love of All” is one of Whitney Houston’s most enduring songs, resonating with listeners across generations for its powerful message and timeless appeal. Originally written by Michael Masser and Linda Creed, the song was famously performed by Houston in 1985 and became one of…