These songs deserve a renewed appreciation from modern audiences.

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If you ever need a song for a montage, you can do a lot worse than this track.

The only joe esposito's anthem, you're the best features prominently in the seminal eighties film, The karate kid along with its key placement in the movie.

The single sometimes gets overshadowed by inspiring sound alikes like Eye of the Tiger esposito's proud vocal range hits the upper register as he belts his heart out in a triumphant musical statement.

Next helping ralph Macchio in a karate tournament.

You're the best, brings out the best in all of us and makes us ready to compete at any level number nine.

Waiting for a star to fall.

Boy meets girl.

Boy meets girl is the fun loving duo, responsible for the single, Waiting for a star to fall, utilizing all the signature sounds of eighties pop rock.

The track manages to use it since to great effect.

The competent and engaging sound took the song to five on the billboard Hot 100.

Some might also remember it from films like three men and a little lady, which later helped boost the song's profile.

Some might call it another cheesy 80s pop production, but it manages to resonate through the years with a host of different covers.

Number eight.

Gloria Laura Branigan.

Often considered her signature vocal Laura brannigan makes Gloria her own with a powerful performance.

Many people don't even realize the single isn't original, but it's actually a cover of a composition by Umberto Tazi.

It both went to number two on the Hot 100 achieved a Grammy nomination for its classic presentation.

Further appearances in films such as the iconic Flashdance established the track as another example of the tremendous music from the decade.

The platinum release shows up in other pieces of media, but it should be held in high regard with other eighties anthems.

Number seven the touch stan bush, any eighties kid nostalgic for the transformers.

The movie might remember the song off the film's soundtrack.

The power ballad not only makes for a fantastic score for the Autobots, but it also works to stand alone and forgotten highlight of a single.

Only a handful of tracks induce a glorious fist pump like this one.

The Touch also made the rounds in various films and television shows that remind us how much joy it brings people stan Bush might not be a household name, but his contributions to the Touch.

Still stand the test of time, No six.

You're a strange animal.

Lawrence Gowen.

Lawrence Gowen, also known as Gowen is known primarily in Canada for songs like your a strange animal, The track reached number 15 on the Canadian Top Singles Chart in its heyday.

Delving into progressive and synth rock.

The catchy track walks the line between complicated music and an inviting pop tune.

Yes, His music could have easily earned international acclaim, but the accompanying album, Strange Animal, only received a major push in his home country.

By the end of the 90s, the artist stepped away from his solo career to join sticks as a replacement for singer Dennis D.

Young Number five, the whole of the moon, the water boys.

For anyone outside of the United Kingdom, the water boys likely exist only because of the song I picked The whole of the moon is no small feat, however, and it definitely should be on everyone's 80s playlist.

The band earned recognition for themselves with other singles and albums, but this particular tune remains their signature two key elements of the song are its pristine saxophone and synth parts and attract that transpose is folk and new wave elements into a memorable listening experience, climbing high in the UK and irish charts.

It also has wonderfully written lyrics that tell a surprisingly moving and effective tale.

Number four Iran, a flock of seagulls, a flock of seagulls are both known for their unique haircuts and for hits like Iran, Despite the nationality of the band, their song actually did much better outside of the United Kingdom and scored a top 10 finish in the United States, everything about the track screams 80s from its synths to the soaring guitars.

The clever wordplay isn't the only thing enjoyable about this release as it also makes for an awesome opportunity to sing along.

Featured on their debut album.

The single helped skyrocket them to fame and Fortune in the decade.

Anyone who would put it down hasn't listened to it in a while and clearly doesn't remember the tunes intense and rich production.

Number three, eighties Killing Joke.

In the year 1980 for post punk band Killing Joke released the aptly named song Eighties.

It went on to gain some notice on the UK charts with its notable guitar riff and biting lyrical content For those unfamiliar with the single, they might recognize it's notable influence on other tracks like Nirvana's come as you are making more than a couple of appearances in film and other media.

It was also included in the 80s comedy, Weird Science.

The subversive statement ultimately features a hard driving indictment of the decade from an underrated and underappreciated band.

Number two don't dream it's over, crowded house don't dream.

It's over has been an influential track in certain circles for many years, receiving a couple of covers in the process.

The song initially shot up the Billboard Hot 100 charts, rising all the way to number two at its peak.

Some would even argue that the hit is the closest thing the 80s have to a pop standard.

Even with the added recognition crowded house deserves more consideration for their innovative songwriting skills.

Neil Finn sings the vocal on a layered, heartbreaking and beautifully prepared production.

The new Zealand Group is usually mentioned in the same breath as the signature single but definitely deserving of even more praise Before we unveil our topic.

Here are a few honorable mentions.

I can dream about you, dan Hartman.

Hartman is compelling vocals, pushes the song over the edge, destination, unknown, Missing persons, intriguing lyrics play over the top of a pristine new wave production, Caribbean queen, No more Love on the Run.

Billy Ocean, a signature ocean song showcasing his penchant for fun and energetic pop.

The Ghost in You.

The psychedelic furs, haunting new wave piece that goes beyond the usual love ballad, Forget Me Nots Patrice Russian, a killer baseline drives this funky eighties track.

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Number one pale, shelter tears for fears, Tears for fears.

Has a few hits that didn't escape the eighties vortex, including this one that earned some modest chart attention in both the UK and Canada, it also represents the band's early and promising sound that would only build with their follow up albums.

The talented duo play with poetic lyrics and elegant pacing that draws in listeners to a well produced track doubling is both a pop single and a song for a dance club.

You feel the passion of each verse says, the words fly out with every ounce of energy.

The singer has left pale shelter makes you remember that the group was much more than a flash in the pan, preparing the world for other recognizable songs like shout.

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