Top 5 Songs of the 1980s

Here is a list of the top 5 songs from the 80s!

1. Bon Jovi - Livin' on a Prayer
Bon Jovi are an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey, that formed in 1983. In late 1986, they released their hit single "Livin' on a Prayer". This was in and around the same time as that the Iran–Contra affair became public.



2. Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar On Me
Def Leppard are a rock band from Sheffield, England. Formed in 1977, the group released their single "Pour Some Sugar On Me" in 1987 (UK) and 1988 (US).



3. Duran Duran - Hungry Like the Wolf
Duran Duran are an English band that formed back in 1978. In 1982, they released their single "Hungry Like the Wolf":



4. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
Pop legend Michael Jackson, who died in June, 2009, released one of the most memorable singles of the 80s in the form of "Billie Jean". The song instantly achieved worldwide commercial and critical success:



5. Prince - When Doves Cry
Prince began his music career back in 1976. On May the 16th, 1984, he released his single "When Doves Cry", which was the first single from his album "Purple Rain". According to a number of source, it was the top selling single of the year. Note that Prince doesn't want his songs on Youtube, so the video below might be taken down after this is posted. Apparently, Prince thinks that the Internet is just a fad that will blow over:



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