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But what are the absolute best songs from ’80s movies? Everyone has their personal favorites: the ones that instantly conjure memories (or at least fantasies) of spraying on Aquanet, throwing on...
"Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" (also simply titled "Against All Odds") is a song originally written and recorded by British singer Phil Collins. The song was the main theme for the 1984 film of the same name, and first appeared on its soundtrack.
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- The Big Chill. We're sure you heard it through the grapevine that The Big Chill brought oodles of joy to the world, and sooo much good lovin. Despite the film's themes of suicide, infidelity, friendship, and fallout, its soulful soundtrack manages to make it a crowd pleaser.
- Flashdance (1983) What a feeling, indeed. Irene Cara's iconic, hyper-catchy theme song helped skyrocket Flashdance into the stratosphere of must-see dance-themed flicks that dominated the '80s.
- Footloose (1984) Kenny Loggins' "Footloose'' may be one of the catchiest theme songs to ever hit the airwaves, and we dare you not to tap your feet or even hit the dance floor when it plays.
- Dirty Dancing (1987) Nobody puts Baby in the corner, and nor should anyone miss an opportunity to fire up the Dirty Dancing soundtrack again and again.
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- UB40 - 'Red Red Wine' UB40 - Red Red Wine (Official Video) You might not have realised it, but Neil Diamond first recorded this song back in 1967. UB40 feud: Reggae band's complicated history and why the Campbell brothers fell out.
- Phil Collins - 'Another Day in Paradise' Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise (Official Music Video) This ballad saw Phil Collins sing the tune from a third-person perspective, looking at a man crossing the street to ignore a homeless woman, imploring listeners not to turn a blind eye to those in need.
- Culture Club - 'Karma Chameleon' Culture Club - Karma Chameleon (Official Music Video) This was the song that made Boy George an even bigger star around the world.
- Rick Astley - 'Never Gonna Give You Up' Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Official Music Video) If there's one song from the Stock, Aitken and Waterman era that has stood the test of time, it's Rick Astley's international number one smash.
Enjoy this 1980s movie soundtrack playlist, featuring the best and most iconic film songs of the decade. From classic rock anthems to unforgettable pop hits, these tracks capture the essence of...
As the summer not-so-quietly continues to heat up, it felt like a good time to dig back into that rich library of ‘80s movies—most of them for, or about, teens—to look at the songs we’ve ...
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May 28, 2022 · The 25 Most Quintessential 1980s Soundtracks, From ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Footloose’ to ‘Do the Right Thing’ and ‘Repo Man’. By. Chris Willman, Jem Aswad, Andrew Barker, Wilson Chapman, Peter Debruge,...
