A special edition of the North American magazine Rolling Stone he chose the 200 Best Songs of the Iconic 80swhich, according to the publication, was the “music’s craziest decade”.
The list includes true classics from big names in pop music of the time, such as Madonna, A-ha, Michael Jackson, Duran Duran, Whitney Houston AND Smiths.
Take a look at 20 best songs of the 80saccording to Rolling Stone:
10th place: The Smiths – There is a light that never goes out (1986)
9th place: Kate Bush – Running up that hill (1985)
8th place: Duran Duran – Hungry like a wolf (1982)
7th place: The Go-Go’s – Our mouths are closed (1981)
6th place: Whitney Houston – How will I know? (1985)
5th place: Public Enemy – Bring the noise (1987)
4th place: Michael Jackson – Billie Jean (1982)
3rd place: Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five – the message (1982)
2nd place: Madonna – Like a prayer (1989)
1st place – Prince – Kiss (1986)
Source: Terra
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