Legendary Western rock masterpieces and hit songs of the 80s

Don’t You Want MeThe Human League

The Human League – Don’t You Want Me (Official Music Video)

It’s one of the new wave/technopop groups that sparked a boom centered in the UK in the early ’80s.

This song, which was a hit in the UK in ’81, caught fire in the U.

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a year later and became one of the few technopop tracks to reach No.

1 on the American charts.

The Final CountdownEurope

Europe – The Final Countdown (Official Video)

A Swedish band.

This song, included on their third album The Final Countdown, was their first single.

It reached number one on the charts in Europe and peaked at number 25 on the U.

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Billboard chart.

In Japan, it is often used at sporting events and the like, so many people will find it familiar.

Start Me UpThe Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones – Start Me Up – Official Promo

This is the Stones’ signature work from the 1980s, reigning as the champions of the rock world.

During this era, some said the Stones leaned too far into commercialism with large-scale stadium tours, but they remain the greatest band in the world to this day.

Wrapped Around Your FingerThe Police

The Police – Wrapped Around Your Finger (Official Music Video)

A song by The Police, a UK band that was groundbreaking at the time for blending rock and reggae.

The relaxed, reggae-tinged groove contrasted with the tight, rock-band rhythm creates an atmosphere that was rare in the 1980s music scene.

Its beautiful melody and harmonies riding on the distinctive rhythm make it an addictive Western pop number.

Comfortably numbPink Floyd

Pink Floyd – Comfortably numb

A masterpiece by Progressive Rock giants Pink Floyd.

This song, included on “The Walls,” released in 1989, was issued as a single the following year.

Pink Floyd’s lyrical yet dreamlike musicality reflects their uniquely distinctive worldview.

Waiting for a Girl like YouForeigner

WAITING FOR A GIRL LIKE YOU-FOREIGNER-OFFICIAL VIDEO – 1981 [ HD ]

This is a single from their fourth album, “4,” released in 1981, which became a record-breaking smash hit with 15 million copies sold.

Blocked by Olivia Newton-John’s “Physical,” it set a record as a massive hit that never reached number one, spending 10 consecutive weeks at No.

2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Girls, Girls, GirlsMötley Crüe

Mötley Crüe – Girls, Girls, Girls (Uncensored) (Official Video)

A signature track that served as the title song of Mötley Crüe’s fourth album, “Girls, Girls, Girls,” released in 1987.

The album peaked at No.

2 on the Billboard chart.

Mötley Crüe epitomizes the ‘sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll’ image and is a band that never runs short of scandalous headlines.