Whitesnake - The Definitive Collection

The Definitive Collection

This collection has many songs from the 70s to the 90s by Whitesnake. The songs are blues rock, hard rock, and heavy metal. Some of my favorites are the 80s songs "Here I Go Again" and "Is This Love". Other songs I like are "Don't Break My Heart Again", "Walking in the Shadow of the Blues", "Slide It In", "Fool for Your Loving", "Judgement Day", "Now You're Gone", "Give Me All Your Love", "Still of the Night", and "Pride and Joy".

Tell the World: The Very Best of Ratt

Tell the World: The Very Best of Ratt

This collection has many of Ratt's hard rock and metal songs from the 80s and 90s. My favorite is their 80s song "Round and Round". Other songs I like are "Dangerous but Worth the Risk", "Back for More", "You're in Love", "Body Talk", "Dance", "Wanted Man", "Slip of the Lip", "Shame Shame Shame", "Lack of Communication", and "Steel River".

Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation

Daydream Nation

Daydream Nation is my favorite Sonic Youth album. From 1988, it is one of the best alternative rock albums. Along with their Sister album, are my favorite 80s alternative rock albums. My favorite song is "Candle". Other songs here are "Teen Age Riot", "Silver Rocket", "The Sprawl", "'Cross the Breeze", "Eric's Trip", "Total Trash", "Hey Joni", "Providence", "Rain King", "Kissability", and "Trilogy"; A) "The Wonder", B) "Hyperstation", and Z) "Eliminator Jr.". Daydream Nation is a must hear 80s album.

Guns N' Roses - Appetite for Destruction

Appetite for Destruction

This is my favorite hard rock album from the 80s. Appetite for Destruction is from 1987, and is Guns N' Roses debut album. It is one of the best hard rock albums, having some of the most popular hard rock songs of the 80s; "Welcome to the Jungle", "Sweet Child o' Mine", and "Paradise City". Other songs here are "It's So Easy", "Out ta Get Me", "My Michelle", "Nightrain", "Mr. Brownstone", "Think About You", "You're Crazy", "Anything Goes", and "Rocket Queen". I also like their Live: Era '87-'93 and Greatest Hits albums.

Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby

Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby

From 1987, this is my favorite album by Terence Trent D'Arby. The songs are mostly R&B and soul. My favorite song is "Sign Your Name". Other songs I like are "If You All Get to Heaven", "If You Let Me Stay", "Wishing Well", "Dance Little Sister", "Let's Go Forward", and "Rain".

80s rock songs

I listed some 80s rock songs I like. They are all on my must hear 80s songs list.

Hungry Like the Wolf - by Duran Duran
I Love Rock 'n Roll - by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Nobody's Fool - by Cinderella
Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) - by Journey
Some Like It Hot - by The Power Station

80s love songs

I listed some 80s love songs I like by male artists. They are all on my must hear 80s songs list.

Carrie - by Europe
Hard to Say I'm Sorry - by Chicago
Kissing a Fool - by George Michael
Something About You - by Level 42
Who's Crying Now - by Journey

80s love songs

I listed some 80s love songs I like by female artists. They are all on my must hear 80s songs list.

Magic - by Olivia Newton-John
More Love - by Kim Carnes
Self Control - by Laura Branigan
Smooth Operator - by Sade
Take My Breath Away - by Berlin

Dirty Dancing [Soundtrack]

Dirty Dancing [Soundtrack]

This is one of the best soundtracks of the 80s. From the film Dirty Dancing, it has many popular songs. This 20th anniversary edition has extra songs and a DVD. Some of my favorites are "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" by The Shirelles, "Be My Baby" by The Ronettes, "Big Girls Don't Cry" by The Four Seasons, "Hungry Eyes" by Eric Carmen, "She's Like the Wind" by Patrick Swayze (feat. Wendy Fraser), "Cry to Me" by Solomon Burke, "Yes" by Merry Clayton, "(I've Had) the Time of My Life" by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes, and "Wipe Out" by The Surfaris. The dancing songs are also here from the film; "Johnny's Mambo", "Trot the Fox", and "Merengue".

More Pure 80's

More Pure 80's

This collection has many popular 80s songs in new wave, rock, synthpop, and other music genres. Some of my favorite songs are "Would I Lie to You?" by Eurythmics, "Walk Like an Egyptian" by The Bangles, "Maneater" by Darryl Hall & John Oates, "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis and the News, "Jeopardy" by Greg Kihn Band, "I've Done Everything for You" by Rick Springfield, "Love Is a Battlefield" by Pat Benatar, "Rio" by Duran Duran, "Rock Me Amadeus" by Falco, "The Safety Dance" by Men Without Hats, "Jeopardy" by Greg Kihn Band, and "Shout" by Tears for Fears.

Pure 80's

Pure 80's

This collection has many popular 80s songs in music genres of pop, new wave, synthpop, rock, and others. Some of my favorite songs are "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) by Eurythmics, "Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran, "Something About You" by Level 42, "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears, "Obsession" by Animotion, "Addicted to Love" by Robert Palmer, "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood, "Come On Eileen" by Dexys Midnight Runners, "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield, and "Hold Me Now" by Thompson Twins.

The Best of Rick Springfield

The Best of Rick Springfield

The Best of Rick Springfield has many of his popular 80s songs. Some of my favorites are "Jessie's Girl", "I've Done Everything For You", "Don't Talk to Strangers", "Affair of the Heart", "Love Somebody", and "Rock of Life".

The Very Best of Kool & the Gang

The Very Best of Kool & the Gang

This collection has many of Kool & the Gang's songs from the 70s and 80s. Some of my favorite 70s songs are "Ladies Night", "Jungle Boogie", and "Hollywood Swinging". The 80s songs "Celebration", "Get Down On It", "Joanna", "Fresh", and "Cherish".

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: The Greatest Hits of Kenny Loggins

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: The Greatest Hits of Kenny Loggins

This collection has songs by Kenny Loggins from the 70s to the 90s. Some of my favorite 70s songs are "This Is It" and "Whenever I Call You Friend" (with Stevie Nicks). The 80s songs "Footloose", "Danger Zone". The 90s song "Conviction of the Heart".

Bruce Springsteen - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

This collection has many of Bruce Springsteen's songs from the 70s to the 90s. Some 70s songs I like are "Born to Run", and "Badlands". Some 80s songs I like are "Born in the U.S.A.", "My Hometown", "Dancing in the Dark", "Glory Days", and "Hungry Heart". I also like his Born in the U.S.A. album.

Cinderella - Rocked, Wired & Bluesed: The Greatest Hits

Rocked, Wired & Bluesed: The Greatest Hits

This collection has many songs by Cinderella from the 80s and 90s. Their music is glam rock, hard rock, and blues rock. Some songs I like are "Night Songs", "Nobody's Fool", "Shake Me", "Gypsy Road", and "Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)".

Magic: The Very Best of Olivia Newton-John

Magic: The Very Best of Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John has many popular songs from the 70s and 80s in pop and country music. Some of my favorite 70s songs on this collection are "Suddenly" (with Cliff Richard), "I Honestly Love You", "Have You Never Been Mellow", "Let Me Be There", "Hopelessly Devoted to You", "Summer Nights" (with John Travolta and cast), and "The Grease Megamix" (with John Travolta). The 80s songs "Magic", "Xanadu" (with Electric Light Orchestra), "Physical", and "Heart Attack".

Belinda Carlisle - Her Greatest Hits

Her Greatest Hits

This collection has many of Belinda Carlisle's songs from the 80s and 90s. Some of my favorites are "Circle in the Sand", "Heaven Is a Place On Earth", "Mad About You", "Leave a Light On", "I Get Weak", "Summer Rain", and "Live Your Life Be Free".

Gloria Estefan - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

This collection has many popular songs by Gloria Estefan from the 80s and 90s. Some of my favorites are "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You", "Conga", "Words Get in the Way", "Can't Stay Away From You", "Anything for You", "Here We Are", and "Don't Wanna Lose You". I also like her Let It Loose album. Her Spanish language album Mi Tierra is on my World Music blog.

The Very Best of Christopher Cross

The Very Best of Christopher Cross

This collection has songs from the 70s to the 90s by Christopher Cross. Some of my favorites are the 70s songs "Sailing", "Ride Like the Wind", and "Never Be the Same". The 80s song "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)". Some other songs I like are "Is There Something", "Think of Laura", and "All Right".

George Michael - Faith

Faith

Faith is my favorite George Michael album. From 1987, it has many of his popular songs. "Faith", "Father Figure", "I Want Your Sex" (Parts I & II), "Kissing a Fool", and "One More Try". The 2011 edition also has remixes, instrumental versions of some songs and a live version of "Love's in Need of Love Today".

Wham! - Make It Big

Make It Big

This 1984 album by Wham! is my favorite. It has some of their best songs. Some of my favorites are "Everything She Wants", "Careless Whisper" (feat. George Michael), "Freedom", and "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go". Other songs here are "Heartbeat", "Like a Baby", "If You Were There", and "Credit Card Baby".

The Very Best of Daryl Hall & John Oates

The Very Best of Daryl Hall & John Oates

This collection has many songs from the 70s and 80s by Daryl Hall & John Oates. Their songs are many different music genres, including soul, rock, R&B, pop, and others. Some of my favorites are "Maneater", "Rich Girl", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling", "Private Eyes", "Kiss on My List", "You Make My Dreams", "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)", and "Say It Isn't So".

Europe - The Final Countdown

The Final Countdown

This is my favorite 80s album by rock band Europe. From 1986, it has some of their most popular songs; "Carrie" and "The Final Countdown". Some other songs I like are "Rock the Night", "Cherokee", and "Heart Of Stone". The 2001 edition also has live versions of "The Final Countdown", "Danger on the Track", and "Carrie".

Paula Abdul - Greatest Hits: Straight Up!

Greatest Hits: Straight Up!

This collection has Paula Abdul's songs from the 80s and 90s. Some of my favorite 80s songs are "Forever Your Girl", "Straight Up", "Cold Hearted", "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me", and "Opposites Attract". The 90s songs "Rush Rush" and "The Promise of a New Day".

Taylor Dayne - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

This collection has songs by Taylor Dayne from the 80s and 90s. Some of my favorite 80s songs are "Tell It to My Heart", "I'll Always Love You", "Prove Your Love", "Love Will Lead You Back", and "Don't Rush Me". The 90s song "Can't Get Enough of Your Love".

Janet Jackson - Design of a Decade 1986/1996

Design of a Decade 1986/1996

Janet Jackson is one of my favorite music artists. This collection has many of her songs from her previous three albums. Some of my favorite 80s songs are "Nasty", "What Have You Done for Me Lately", "Rhythm Nation", "Escapade", "Miss You Much", and "When I Think of You". The 90s songs "That's the Way Love Goes" and the previously unreleased songs "Runaway" and "Twenty Foreplay". A very nice collection for all Janet Jackson fans. I also like her Control and Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 albums, and her Live in Hawaii concert. Her 2008 album Discipline is on my New Music blog.

Lionel Richie - The Definitive Collection

The Definitive Collection

This collection has Lionel Richie's songs from the 70s to the 00s, along with some 70s songs with the Commodores. Some of my favorite 70s songs are "Easy", "Three Times a Lady", and "Still". The 80s songs "Running with the Night", "Hello", "Truly", "Say You, Say Me", "All Night Long (All Night)", "Endless Love", (with Diana Ross), and "Dancing on the Ceiling". I also like the 00s song "Angel".

Journey - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

This collection has songs by rock band Journey from the 70s and 80s. Some of my favorite songs are "Only the Young", "Don't Stop Believin'", "Any Way You Want It", "Who's Crying Now", "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)", and "Open Arms".

The Essential Judas Priest

The Essential Judas Priest

This is a collection of Judas Priest music from the 70s to the 00s. My favorite 70s song is "Hell Bent for Leather". The 80s songs are "You've Got Another Thing Comin'", "Breaking the Law", "Jawbreaker", "Hot Rockin'", and "The Hellion". The 00s song "Judas Rising".

The Power Station

The Power Station

This is my favorite album by The Power Station. From 1985, it has my favorite song by them; "Some Like It Hot". Some other songs I like are "Lonely Tonight", "Get It On (Bang a Gong)", "Get It On", "Murderess", and "The Heat Is On". The 2005 edition also has remixes, a DVD of their videos, and a live performance from 1985.

Debbie Gibson - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

This collection has songs by 80s teen pop singer Debbie Gibson from the 80s and 90s. Some of my favorites are "Only in My Dreams", "Foolish Beat", "Lost in Your Eyes", "Out of the Blue", and "Shake Your Love". Also here is extended mixes and versions of a few songs.

Exposé - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

This collection has many songs by Exposé from the 80s and 90s. Some of my favorites are "Come Go With Me", "Point of No Return", "Let Me Be the One", "What You Don't Know", "Exposed to Love", and "Seasons Change". Also here are remixes of "Come Go With Me" and "Point of No Return".

Laura Branigan - The Best of Branigan

The Best of Branigan

This collection has Laura Branigan's songs from the 80s and 90s. My favorite songs are "Self Control" and "Gloria". Some other songs I like are "Power of Love", "The Lucky One", "Solitaire", "Over You", "Dim All the Lights", and "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You". I also like her Self Control album.

The Best of Sade

The Best of Sade

This collection has songs by band Sade from the 80s and 90s, including their 80s song "Smooth Operator". Their songs are jazz, R&B, soul, and adult contemporary. Some other songs I like are "Paradise", "The Sweetest Taboo", "Jezebel", "Your Love Is King", and "Love Is Stronger Than Pride".