[10068]

I was playing Rock Band 3 last night, and it struck me that I used to thoroughly hate 80s music, but have come to love it. (That was in middle and high school, I am 26-almost-27 as of today)
 
However, I am still very new to hearing all it has to offer, including many classics that many would be shocked to learn that I haven't ever heard.
 
 
I would like to hear from everyone, what you think could be called the single best awesomest funnest most influential catchy meaningful song from the 1980s!  [ As we all know, picking ONE song from literally thousands is kind of insane, but, that's what makes it a fun and interesting activity (I think anyway). ]
 
 
THE RULE
 
Posts such as "x2" or "+1" are allowed, HOWEVER, you must also include your own choice of "Best 80s Song" in that post as well.
 
For example, "+1 to Sduibek's choice, and mine is Song Awesome from Band Awesome"
 
 
 
Have fun!!

 

 

 

 

[10068]

I nominate We Are The World by Michael Jackson / Lionel Richie. I mean come on, listen to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9BNoNFKCBI and tell me it doesn't move you.

 

[youngngray]

Heh. Interesting thread.
 
I'll toss in Powerslave by Iron Maiden. It's a really awesome song, plus it's kinda got the "I'm above the system!" attitude to it.

 

[samsquanch]

Van Halen - Hot For Teacher
 
 

 

[c61746961]

Talk Talk - The Rainbow, Eden, Desire (from the UK version of Spirit of Eden)

 

[SolomonPierce]

Separate Ways - Journey has to be nomination.  Just so perfect for driving a 80s Vette / Porshe / insert other iconic 80s sports car model

 

[Mozu]

^ +1 to C6 for the Frank avatar

The Sisters of Mercy - This Corrosion

 

[wuwhere]

So many songs to choose from. My choice was just different, easy and refreshing when I first heard it.
 
'Smooth Operator' by Sade.
 

 

[10068]

Bump!

 

[10068]

Well darn, I was hoping this thread would take off. Can't say I didn't try.

 

[KidQuill]

I'll try and help.
 
Tears For Fears - Shout

 

[forsberg]

Well darn, I was hoping this thread would take off. Can't say I didn't try.

if you replace 80s with any other decade it probably would get more replies.

 

[c61746961]

Not really, it's just that my entry was quite hard to top ; )

 

[subzer0]

Michael Jackson - Thriller
 
Probably the biggest song of the decade, by the biggest artist of the decade, from the greatest selling album of all time, it also re-defined what people thought of music videos. 

 

[10068]

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Well darn, I was hoping this thread would take off. Can't say I didn't try.

if you replace 80s with any other decade it probably would get more replies.

 
I was thinking 80's since there was such a wide range of stuff in that time.