Pop in the 1980s — Synth-Pop & New Wave
The 1980s was a time of synth-pop & new wave. In pop, this era saw catchy melodies & chart-toppers influences. This page presents pop songs that defined the 1980s — showcasing catchy melodies & chart-toppers.
Avalon
Roxy Music
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Cyndi Lauper
When Doves Cry
Prince
The Look of Love
ABC
I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Uptown Girl
Billy Joel
Bizarre Love Triangle
New Order
Careless Whisper
George Michael
The Sun Always Shines on TV
a-ha
House of Fun
Madness
Up Where We Belong
Joe Cocker
Chains of Love
Erasure
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)
Whitney Houston
In the Air Tonight
Phil Collins
Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)
Quincy Jones
Would I Lie to You?
Eurythmics
Here Comes the Rain Again
Eurythmics
Cry
Godley & Creme
Little Red Corvette
Prince
Like a Virgin
Madonna