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4 Power Ballads From Rockers Who Dominated the Charts in 1985

The mid-80s in music were partially defined by power ballads. These four slower ones from rock acts dominated the charts in ...

This 1985 Classic Hit Was Ranked the Best Pop Song of the 1980s

A 1985 hit has been ranked the best pop song of the 1980s. There was certainly a lot of competition. After all, the 1980s ...

1985 No. 1 Hit Just Got Named One of 3 Songs That Changed Rock Forever

The beloved 1984 classic "Take On Me" by a-ha was recently recognized for its mark on the rock genre. The synth-pop song became a massive hit, securing the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 ...
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4 Pat Benatar Songs From the 80s That Will Always Be Classics

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 ...