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Best of the '80s (Volume 1)

17 songs / 95:00

By: anonymous

Playlist Description

Some of the songs on this 'Best of the '80s' playlist were chart-topping and decade-defining hits; others weren't number one's but are still part of our collective unconscious due to their ubiquity on MTV and radio. Indeed, even if (you claim) you don't like '80s music, you probably still know all the words to these tunes thanks to the Marketing Machine. But beneath the hype, these are catchy and often anthemic songs, a fact that is more easily realized by hearing them live in concert. So whether you're looking to appreciate these '80s classics for their timeless songwriting, or if you prefer to close your eyes and let all of the contextual memories come flooding in, crank it up and enjoy!

  1. 1 Dire Straits / Money For Nothing 7:55
  2. 2 Paul McCartney / Coming Up 5:13
  3. 3 Devo / Whip It 2:34
  4. 4 Mr. Mister / Broken Wings 6:51
  5. 5 Peter Gabriel / Sledgehammer 5:51
  6. 6 Men at Work / Who Can It Be Now? 5:16
  7. 7 Heart / These Dreams 4:51
  8. 8 Echo & the Bunnymen / The Killing Moon 4:45
  9. 9 Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Lover's Walk 2:44
  10. 10 Kenny Loggins / Footloose 4:27
  11. 11 The Outfield / Your Love 8:16
  12. 12 Huey Lewis & the News / Workin' For A Living 6:27
  13. 13 Eddie Money / Take Me Home Tonight 3:13
  14. 14 Midnight Oil / Read About It 4:08
  15. 15 Hall & Oates / Maneater 6:23
  16. 16 Rock & Hyde / Dirty Water 4:46
  17. 17 Dexy's Midnight Runners / Come On Eileen 11:20