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 Western rock masterpieces and hit songs of the 80s (41–50)
Money For NothingDire Straits

A 1988 hit by the British band Dire Straits.
It was included on their sixth release, the best-selling album Brothers in Arms, and was issued as a single from the 1988 release of Money for Nothing.
The song satirized the music channel MTV, yet thanks to its success, their own track was ironically played repeatedly on MTV.
Legendary Western rock masterpieces and hit songs of the 80s (51–60)
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking ForU2

A four-piece rock band from Ireland, they have won 22 Grammy Awards and have enjoyed enormous worldwide support—especially in Europe—from the 1980s to the present.
The vocalist, Bono, is influential and draws attention for his involvement in political and social issues.
AloneHeart

This song, included on their ninth album “Bad Animals” released in 1987, spent three consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard chart.
The original was a track on I-Ten’s “Taking a Cold Look,” and Heart’s cover turned it into a massive hit.
Many artists, including Celine Dion, have covered it.
Don’t Stop Believin’Journey

This song is included on their seventh album, Escape, released in 1981, which reached No.
1 in the United States.
It was created during the golden era of the renowned vocalist Steve Perry.
Since the late 1980s, the band has gone through multiple lineup changes and is currently active with Arnel Pineda as the lead singer.
You Spin Me RoundDead Or Alive

A hit song from a UK band included on their 1985 release Youthquake.
Gaining sudden attention with Eurobeat music, which was the mainstream dance music of the time, the track was frequently played at discos in Japan during the peak of the bubble economy, steadily growing its fanbase.
The band continued to maintain popularity in Japan, even releasing albums exclusive to the Japanese market.
Promises In The DarkPat Benatar

A song by American singer-songwriter Pat Benatar, who began her career as one of the few female rock singers at the time.
It starts like a beautiful ballad before shifting into an intense band sound, and her hard rock–style, gritty yet powerful vocals make it an energizing number.
Her high-tone voice—she rose to the rank of top singer in the U.
S.
in the 1980s—is a must-hear.
Karma ChameleonCulture Club

This song, included on the 1983 album Color by Numbers, spent three consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard chart.
The band was formed around Boy George, who was known for his flamboyant makeup and fashion, and as music videos became widespread at the time, they made a sensational global impact visually as well.





