Love songs in Western music that were hits in the 1980s. World-famous classics and popular tracks.

Take On Mea-ha

a-ha – Take On Me (Official Video) [4K]

A-ha is a three-piece synth-pop band from Norway.

Formed in 1982, they quickly rose to the top of the Norwegian music scene after their debut.

Take On Me is the song that brought them international recognition, and, incorporating the synth-pop sound that was booming in the 1980s, it became a massive hit worldwide.

If you’re looking to enjoy that refreshing 1980s sound, be sure to check it out.

Sweet DreamsEurythmics

Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart – Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (Official Video)

Eurythmics are a music duo from the United Kingdom.

Rooted in genres like blue-eyed soul, synth-pop, and new wave, they gained worldwide popularity with their uniquely stylish sound.

Their hit song “Sweet Dreams” became a mega-hit, featuring quintessentially 1980s synthesizers and vocals with a dark, stylish aura.

With or Without YouU2

U2 – With Or Without You (U2 At The BBC)

U2, the band with the most Grammy Awards.

For rock fans, they occupy a legendary position.

They’ve been active from the 1980s to the present, and their style has shown distinct characteristics in each era.

With or Without You, released in 1987, showcases the alternative sound that defined their style at the time, resulting in a work that fully foregrounds that approach.

Thanks to its forward-thinking musicality, it had a major influence on the later alternative rock scene.

Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astley

Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up (Official Video) (4K Remaster)

Rick Astley is a singer-songwriter from the United Kingdom.

He has a well-groomed, handsome look, but he’s known for a rich, soulful, and deep singing voice that, in a good way, contrasts with his appearance.

His song Never Gonna Give You Up was the work that propelled his popularity onto the international stage and became a global mega-hit.

It’s a classic that I recommend to fans of Black music, disco, and synth-pop.

Crazy For YouMadonna

Madonna – Crazy For You (Official Video)

Madonna is an artist who has remained at the forefront for many years, from the late 1980s through the 1990s and 2000s.

Not only was she hugely popular as a singer, but she also gained tremendous acclaim as a performer.

Her sexy performances at the time were truly memorable.

“Crazy For You” is known as one of her hit songs, loved worldwide for its moving lyrics and catchy melody.

It’s a love song that perfectly captures the essence of the 1980s.

Uptown GirlBilly Joel

Billy Joel – Uptown Girl (Official Video)

Billy Joel is a singer-songwriter from the Bronx.

Combining adult contemporary and pop into a catchy sound, he has gained popularity and released numerous classics that became worldwide hits, such as The Stranger and Honesty.

Among his many hit songs, the much-acclaimed Uptown Girl was released in 1983, and its upbeat sound made it a major hit in the 1980s.

I Was Born To Love YouQueen

I Was Born To Love You – Freddie Mercury – 1985

Queen, the legendary band that left numerous masterpieces to the world.

They’re a rock band, but their style is highly versatile, incorporating a wide range of musical influences that won them great popularity.

Among Queen’s well-known hit songs, “I Was Born To Love You,” released in 1985, became popular for its cheerful and energetic melody.

After the passing of vocalist Freddie Mercury, a heavily rearranged version was also released and is highly recommended.