The 1980s gave us some of the world's favorite songs of all time, including many from bands and solo artists who were basically never heard of since. Keep reading for our top picks of the '80s ...

Ah, the 1980s, a decade known for its catchy tunes, very large shoulder pads, and poorly-aged lyrics. It’s one thing to put on your legwarmers and play music from that decade while you aerobicize, but ...

These rock songs from the 1980s are so good that modern-day songwriters still study them. And listeners still love them, too.

Remember humming along to those infectious tunes from the 1980s, the ones that got stuck in your head for days? You probably sang every word without even thinking about who created these musical ...

In 1986, Paul Simon was at a turning point in his career. The legendary Simon and Garfunkel singer and guitarist had suffered ...

Released under their fifth studio album, Bigger Than Both of Us, “Rich Girl” became the band’s first song to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. At the end of the year, Billboard ranked the Hall & ...

The 1980s didn't have a big country scene. This is the only country album to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 in the 1980s.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York. 1982: British pop group The Thompson Twins members: Tom Bailey, Alannah ...

Whitney Houston Performs In Paris Bercy on May 18th, 1988. She is one of the best female vocalists of the 1980s. The 1980s were a great time for music, with so many iconic female singers and vocalists ...