If you were a teen girl in the 80s, you were probably obsessed with these 12 songs

Some songs I played so many times the tape went thin. You could hear the warble in the chorus where I’d rewound it too much.

‘80s Hit Ranked ‘Top Album of 1986’ Marked a Comeback for Paul Simon

In 1986, Paul Simon was at a turning point in his career. The legendary Simon and Garfunkel singer and guitarist had suffered ...

'80s music icon announces two huge Vancouver concerts this fall

Get ready to walk in fields of gold, because Sting is coming to Vancouver this fall to kick off the next leg of his hit world ...
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3 Pop Songs From the 80s That Were Banned by Radio (and Became Arguably More Famous Because of It)

These pop songs were banned by radio stations, and their banishment from the airwaves contributed to their popularity in the ...
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Van Halen’s Producer “Wasn’t Wild” About “Jump” at First—in Fact, It’s Still Not One of His Favorite Songs

Van Halen became wildly successful with the release of "Jump" in 1984. However, their producer Ted Templeman didn't think it ...

Soran's trip into '80s power pop, and 2 more songs you need to hear this week

Songs you need to hear is CBC Music's weekly list of hot new Canadian tracks. Scroll down to discover the songs our producers are loving right now. For even more new music, check out our SYNTH ...

Elton John's 20 Greatest Songs, Ranked

Elton John is one of the greatest rock musicians ever, and classic songs like "Tiny Dancer" and "Rocketman"are top-shelf!

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ’70s, dies at age 86

NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Sedaka, the hit-making singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in ...

Boy George is coming to Hard Rock Live: Decades after the ’80s, he’s learned life’s ‘magic elixir’

Wedged somewhere between Madonna, Michael Jackson and Prince on the Mount Rushmore of ‘80s pop icons is Boy George. The ...