Legendary Western rock masterpieces and hit songs of the 80s

AfricaTOTO

Toto – Africa (Official HD Video)

This song, included on their fourth album released in 1982, “Toto IV,” became one of Toto’s signature works by reaching No.

1 on the Billboard charts.

In Japan, the band’s name is associated with a toilet manufacturer, but in fact the name is a play on the members’ names and is unrelated.

Let’s DanceDavid Bowie

David Bowie – Let’s Dance (Live)

One of his signature works included on his 14th album, Let’s Dance, released in 1983.

Chosen as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Bowie was a British multi-instrumentalist whose artistry has been highly acclaimed beyond the realm of music.

He died of liver cancer in January 2016.

Blackstar, released on his 69th birthday two days before his death, became his final album.

Under PressureQueen

Queen – Radio Ga Ga (Official Video)

Released in 1981, this song is a posthumous work born from a jam session between the late Freddie Mercury and David Bowie.

It appears on Queen’s “Hot Space” and Bowie’s “Let’s Dance.” Freddie handles the high vocals while Bowie takes the low.

Girls on filmDuran Duran

Duran Duran – Girls On Film (Official Music Video)

This song was released in 1981 as the third single and is included on their debut album, Duran Duran.

Duran Duran are regarded as the pioneers of the New Romantic movement that emerged in the UK in the early 1980s, and they also drew attention for their fashion sense.

In the United States, the album reached No.

3 on the Billboard charts.

Total Eclipse of the HeartBonnie Tyler

Bonnie Tyler – Total Eclipse of the Heart (Turn Around) (Official Video)

Bonnie Tyler, a female rock vocalist with a husky voice often called the female Rod Stewart.

This song, a dramatic piece produced by the popular producer Jim Steinman, became the biggest hit of her career, selling over six million copies worldwide.

The RiverBruce Springsteen

The River – Bruce Springsteen

A song by the American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen.

Its intro, featuring a wistful blues harp and acoustic guitar, the effectively used piano, and a gritty, powerful vocal all resonate deeply.

It’s an energetic track left behind in the 1980s by a great artist regarded as a titan of the American rock scene.

Beat ItMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – Beat It (Official 4K Video)

A track by Michael Jackson, the globally renowned artist known as the King of Pop.

Noted for featuring three guitarists, the song layers Jackson’s soulful vocals over rock-driven guitars, resulting in a catchy number that brilliantly fuses R&B with hard rock.

It is one of Michael Jackson’s signature songs that made a major impact on the music scene of the 1980s.