Where were you in the mid-80s? Here are a few top songs from our favorite decade, circa 1983…
1. “Every Breath You Take” The Police
2. “Billie Jean” Michael Jackson
3. “Flashdance… What A Feeling” Irene Cara
4. “Down Under” Men At Work
5. “Beat It” Michael Jackson
6. “Total Eclipse of the Heart” Bonnie Tyler
7. “Maneater” Daryl Hall and John Oates
9. “Maniac” Michael Sembello
10. ”Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” The Eurythmics
Conclusions: Little did American singers and bands know that there was another British invasion coming. Michael Jackson continued to dominate the pop music scene, while the movie ‘Flashdance’ contributed three songs (Flashdance, Total Eclipse and Maniac).
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