Legendary Western rock masterpieces and hit songs of the 80s
Aerosmith, Queen, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, David Bowie, Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC…
From the legendary Western rock that defined the 1980s, here are the classic and hit tracks recommended by our studio staff.
It’s a mighty playlist by rock giants who rewrote the history of music worldwide.
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Legendary 80s Western rock masterpieces and hit songs (71–80)
Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)Phil Collins
In the 1980s, Phil Collins was hugely successful not only as Genesis’s drummer but also as a songwriter.
This song is a love ballad written as the theme for the film “Against All Odds,” and it became his biggest hit, earning him a Grammy Award.
This Little GirlGary U. S. Bonds
Gary U.
S.
Bonds is a rock ’n’ roller who was active mainly in the 1960s.
This song was produced by Bruce Springsteen—who idolized Bonds’s music—and released in 1981.
Boosted by Springsteen’s popularity, it became a hidden gem that reached No.
11 on the U.
S.
charts.
In conclusion
In the 1980s, coming on the heels of the New Wave boom, many songs with unconventional structures—unlike anything rock had seen before—made their debut.
No matter which track you listened to, each had a rich individuality and offered a pretty satisfying listen, don’t you think? At Rug Music, we also introduce classic rock songs from various other eras.
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