Not only does it remain a defining ‘80s anthem, but it was also a global teen anthem as Wilde, who had never visited America ...

The 1980s was a Golden Age of one-hit wonders, but if you had an aversion to MTV-pretty artists and their synthesizer – or (shiver) keytar – heavy, boppy pop tunes, the pickings were slim. Thankfully, ...

The Grammy-winning musician created music that changed the world, spearheading Band Aid and Live Aid with Bob Geldolf ...

Gen-X was raised on MTV, and I was no exception. We didn’t just listen to music — we absorbed it. The videos flickered on our living room televisions while our parents were busy doing their own thing.

You know the phrase “time heals all wounds.” With enough time, one’s pain will fade. The same can be true for overplayed songs you once tried to avoid. You may even require a dash of irony—though not ...

Just when you thought the 1980s were over, these 1990s bands brought the music of the decade back for another round. At times, the desire for a '90s band to turn the clock back 10 or so years has been ...

We’re all familiar with the concept of a “guilty pleasure”—those secret indulgences we guard closely, often too embarrassed to admit them publicly. Many of us cultivate an image of refined taste, ...

Pat Benatar’s first Top 25 single, “If You Think You Know How To Love Me”, came out in 1979. Throughout the 80s, Benatar had plenty of hits at radio, including these four songs, which will always be ...

A popular duo from England recorded a song ranked as the best pop song of the 1980s. Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" ranked top 1980s pop song by Ranker. Ranker praised the song’s ...

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 ...