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.

Playlist

Legendary Western rock masterpieces and hit songs of the 80s
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Another One Bites the DustQueen		A signature song by Queen, with a black music vibe.
2	Every Breath You TakeThe Police		Signature song by The Police, a chart-topping classic
3	Take on mea-ha		An iconic, refreshing Nordic band song from the '80s
4	Back In BlackAC/DC		AC/DC’s signature song “Back in Black” album
5	AngelAerosmith		Aerosmith’s hit song, No. 3 in the U.S.
6	We’re Not Gonna Take itTwisted Sister		Twisted Sister’s Rebel Song
7	Talk Dirty To MePoison		Poison’s iconic hit that represents the ’80s
8	Youth Gone WildSkid Row		A legendary song that captures the rebellious spirit of youth
9	Hot For TeacherVan Halen		A classic brimming with Eddie’s guitar and a exhilarating sense of speed
10	Restless HeartWhitesnake		A moving song by a legendary band from the 80s
11	Let’s DanceDavid Bowie		The musicality and depth of spirit of David Bowie
12	Sweet Child o’ MineGuns N’ Roses		Guns N’ Roses’ signature song became a huge hit
13	Don’t Stop Me NowQueen		Queen, an indomitable masterpiece, loved around the world
14	Here I Go AgainWhitesnake		A signature song by Whitesnake, a tale of heartbreak and hope.
15	PanamaVan Halen		A classic 80s heavy metal anthem, a must-listen for rock fans.
16	I Wanna RockTwisted Sister		The Rebel Song of Twisted Sister
17	Dr. FeelgoodMötley Crüe		The classic song that warns about drug problems, “Dr. Feel…”
18	Rainbow In The DarkDio		Dio’s classic “Holy Diver”: a portrayal of loneliness and hope
19	Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi		Bon Jovi’s signature 80s rock song
20	You Shook Me All Night LongAC/DC		Legendary rock band AC/DC, powerful tracks!
21	(Wish I Could Fly Like) SupermanThe Kinks		The Kinks’ disco rock, exhilarating music
22	Dream WarriorsDokken		Dokken: a heavy metal masterpiece of loneliness and melancholy
23	Rock You Like A HurricaneScorpions		A classic by Scorpions that represents the 1980s
24	Lay It DownRatt		An iconic 80s glam metal song, passionate
25	Owner of a Lonely HeartYES		A lonely anthem for Jesus, packed with groove
26	WaitWhite Lion		The classic by White Lion, A Vow of Love
27	Crazy TrainOzzy Osbourne		Ozzy makes his musical debut with his first solo album
28	PhotographDef Leppard		Popular rock band tops the charts with a hit song
29	UrgentForeigner		Foreigner's signature album becomes a massive hit
30	About A GirlNirvana		The masterpiece by the grunge masters, Nirvana.
31	You Give Love a Bad NameBon Jovi		Bon Jovi’s hit song becomes popular through Cup Noodles commercial
32	JumpVan Halen		The story of Van Halen’s classic album “1984”
33	OneMetallica		A signature song by Metallica, nominated for a Grammy Award
34	With or Without YouU2		U2’s hit song “With or Without You”
35	Open ArmsJourney		Power ballad from San Francisco
36	Don’t You Want MeThe Human League		Hit songs of 80s new wave
37	Wrapped Around Your FingerThe Police		Music that fuses The Police’s rock and reggae
38	The Final CountdownEurope		The popular European song “The Final Countdown.”
39	Start Me UpThe Rolling Stones		A grand-scale signature work by the Stones
40	Comfortably numbPink Floyd		Pink Floyd, the profound world of music
41	Waiting for a Girl like YouForeigner		The Legendary Smash Hits of Michael Jackson
42	Girls, Girls, GirlsMötley Crüe		A sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll band
43	AfricaTOTO		Toto’s signature song hits No. 1 on the Billboard chart
44	Let’s DanceDavid Bowie		David Bowie's signature works and his final album
45	Under PressureQueen		A collaborative song by two legendary rock stars
46	Girls on filmDuran Duran		Signature single by Duran Duran
47	Total Eclipse of the HeartBonnie Tyler		Bonnie Tyler’s smash hit is hugely popular around the world.
48	The RiverBruce Springsteen		Bruce Springsteen's soul-stirring masterpiece
49	Beat ItMichael Jackson		Michael's signature song, a fusion of R&B and rock
50	I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking ForU2		U2, a globally popular rock band
51	Money For NothingDire Straits		A song that mocked MTV ironically became a hit on MTV.
52	AloneHeart		Heart covers 'Taking a Cold Look'
53	Don’t Stop Believin’Journey		Journey’s classic, a signature work from the Steve Perry era
54	You Spin Me RoundDead Or Alive		Hit Eurobeat songs from the '80s are very popular in Japan.
55	Promises In The DarkPat Benatar		Pat Benatar's powerful vocals
56	Karma ChameleonCulture Club		Culture Club’s big hit song from the 1980s
57	You Might ThinkThe Cars		Popular songs on Computer G
58	Straight from The HeartBryan Adams		Gaining attention before their breakthrough, a major hit in ’84
59	Keep On Loving YouREO Speed Wagon		REO Speedwagon's smash hit
60	Eye of the TigerSurvivor		The theme song of the movie Rambo III, a moving piece.
61	Breaking The LawJudas Priest		A Judas Priest classic sung by Halford
62	CenterfoldThe J. Geils Band		A hit song by The J. Geils Band becomes a global smash.
63	Hurts So GoodJohn Mellencamp		The renamed life of a blockbuster 80s Rockman
64	The TrooperIron Maiden		Signature song of a metal band, representative of the 80s
65	Born In The U.S.Bruce Springsteen		A patriotic song set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War
66	The Best Of TimesStyx		The Chicago band STYX was hugely popular in the 1980s.
67	Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)David Bowie		Bowie has had a major impact on music and culture.
68	Heat Of The MomentASIA		Progressive rock masterpieces in odd time signatures
69	Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles		Eagles, the legendary country rock band
70	Welcome To The JungleGuns N’ Roses		The History and Influence of Guns N’ Roses
71	Holding Out For A HeroBonnie Tyler		1980s hit songs, Welsh female vocalist
72	I Love Rock ‘n’ RollJoan Jett & The Blackhearts		Joan Jett achieves major success in rock
73	Making Love Out Of Nothing At AllAir Supply		Popular hit songs by Australian bands
74	Purple RainNelson		Prince: innovative in music and appearance
75	You May Be RightBilly Joel		A shift in musical style from an urban feel to American rock
76	The ReflexDuran Duran		A classic song by a British band that defined the MTV era
77	Rock You Like a HurricaneScorpions		Signature songs and history of Scorpions
78	Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)Phil Collins		Phil Collins' hit songs and awards
79	This Little GirlGary U. S. Bonds		Bono’s classic, produced by Springsteen