 What's your favorite top song(s) of the 80's that you feel was underated at the time that was or wasn't given their just due? As for me, not only do I have one, but I have three to list. All three were given their just due back in the 80's. They are...
1. Love is a Battlefield (Pat Benatar) 1983
2. Take On Me (A-Ha) 1985
3. Crazy for You (Madonna) 1985
Those above are my three best of the 80's.
What is your song(s)? You can pick one, but three's the limit!
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mrknowuwell
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Jun 18 @ 3:32AM
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shattered dreams...johnny hates jazz
19....paul hardcastle
obsession.....animotion
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StraddleMyNose
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Jun 18 @ 3:36AM
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obsession.....
That's a very good one from 1985. Great beat to it. Also, the chick in that video is pretty hot! 
19....
That was also done in 1985. I first saw it on MTV. I believe it was underated.
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mrknowuwell
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Jun 18 @ 3:59AM
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the vid rawks >>>>click here<<<<<
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wtxman
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Jun 18 @ 4:40AM
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80's music,yuk  Now, when you are ready to talk about some of the greatest music ever,the that would be 65-75.
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ThePurpleProphet
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Jun 18 @ 7:42AM
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I think I may rock just a little harder than you, Shawn.
Hells Bells - AC/DC
Bad To The Bone - George Thourogood
Metal Health - Quiet Riot
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Sunshine79
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Jun 18 @ 7:53AM
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Livin' on a prayer - Bon Jovi
Cherry Pie - Warrant
Pour some sugar on me - Def Leopard
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Wordsofwit
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Jun 18 @ 8:32AM
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The eighties was rather barren, but in no particular order these come to mind :
On the Turning Away - Pink Floyd
Changes - Yes
Rock Me _ Great White
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jcarolina
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Jun 18 @ 9:55AM
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I'm with Bruce on "Changes" by Yes. That's a badass tune.
"Say What You Will" by Fastway ( I know you know that one PP)
"Fade to Black" off Ride the Lightning.
That would be Metallica, third album if you count their "No Life Till Leather" demo.
Truth is.......I love music so much, I could name enough songs from one year from the '80s to make your blog a couple of miles long, so good idea with the limit.
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redbronze
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Jun 18 @ 10:17AM
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ok not so into 80's music but here are a couple I remember
When Doves Cry.. Prince
Hell is for Children.. Pat Benatar
Counting Crows.. She talks to Angels, the web says 1990 but I swear I heard it before this in Tampa Florida because it reminded me of myself when I used to think that I was an orphan and I hated for anyone to meet my family LOL
but since that is 1990
My final selection would be THe Rose by Bette Midler
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themama
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Jun 18 @ 10:47AM
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Anything by.... Prince
Anything by.....Bon Jovi
Wasted Youth... Meatloaf..
I know I didn't just pick three but well I did sorta with 1 group.. I just love the other 2 groups.. I am stuck in the 80's.......But I do love all kinds of music from every era....
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geena
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Jun 18 @ 10:55AM
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I'd Really Love to See You Tonight- England Dan &JohnFord Coley
Sad to Belong - England Dan & John Ford Coley
Ever Since the World Began - Survivor
my all time fav 
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SxzeNewMe
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Jun 18 @ 11:05AM
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Seriously, I read this a few hours ago and I simply cannot pick just 3 - I don't think I could narrow it down to 5, even. That was the golden age of MTV, and it also seemed to be the era of one-hit-wonders...music seemed to be exploding everywhere! I need you to narrow it down for me, dear...top Rock-n-Roll, top pop, top dance...gimme a category - not a decade, holy cow...my mind can't handle THAT much thought! 
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lunanegra
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Jun 18 @ 2:01PM
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I figure anytime I need my 80s fix-- 80's station on AOL Radio,a-thank you.
Right now,anything from the 80's New Romantic movement,i.e ABC,New Order,Duran Duran...even Joy Division,although they're post-punk,not really New Romantic.Yeah,I like synth in my music,so sue me. 
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Scottishtease
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Jun 18 @ 8:43PM
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Careless Whisper - Wham
Total Eclipse of The Heart - Bonnie Tyl
Hit me with your best shot - Pat Benatar.
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sugarnspice005
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Jun 18 @ 9:38PM
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There was SO many songs from the 80's that I loved...
1. Looks That Kill Motley Crue
2. You Got Another Coming Judas Priest
3. The Trooper Iron Maiden
That's just to name a few.
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rnj1013
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Jun 18 @ 10:09PM
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Fantasy by Aldo Nova
Abacab by Genesis
Strip by Adam Ant
not really my faves but figured I'd give this list some variety
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StraddleMyNose
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Jun 18 @ 10:26PM
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Strip by Adam Ant
That's a pretty good one!
Pour some sugar on me - Def Leopard
Oh yeah, love that 1988 song.
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rnj1013
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Jun 18 @ 10:29PM
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Lunatic Fringe by Red Rider
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sugarnspice005
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Jun 18 @ 10:37PM
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Hungry Like The Wolf by Duran Duran
Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby
Jeopardy by Greg Khin ( spelling?) Band
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sugarnspice005
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Jun 18 @ 10:38PM
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pssssssssst!! Def Leppard
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StraddleMyNose
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Jun 18 @ 10:41PM
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Hungry Like The Wolf by Duran Duran
Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby
Jeopardy by Greg Khin ( spelling?) Band
Three very good ones!
btw, didn't you already list three earlier? 
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rnj1013
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Jun 18 @ 10:42PM
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Damn you Shawn. Now I got the 80's channel on and they went from Dolly Parton/Kenny Rogers to Rod Stewart.....I'm gonna have to kill myself now
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rnj1013
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Jun 18 @ 10:47PM
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The Breakup Song by Greg Kihn (correct spelling) is a better song
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rnj1013
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Jun 18 @ 10:49PM
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Flock Of Seagulls - The More You Live, The more You....
Gary Numan - Down In The Park
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StraddleMyNose
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Jun 18 @ 10:56PM
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Damn you Shawn. Now I got the 80's channel on and they went from Dolly Parton/Kenny Rogers to Rod Stewart.....I'm gonna have to kill myself now
lol...I just went over there and their playing "The look" from Roxette from 1989.
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rnj1013
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Jun 18 @ 10:58PM
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I'm on the digital music channels....not the online stuff
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rnj1013
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Jun 18 @ 10:59PM
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King Diamond - Abigail first time my best friend heard me listenin to this he told me I hadda sleep in the hallway
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rnj1013
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Jun 18 @ 11:06PM
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Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie 
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Scottishtease
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Jun 18 @ 11:13PM
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damn you had to bring up def leppard, i luved that song especially in my wild teenage years chuckle..can i change my vote? thanks shawn great blog.
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StraddleMyNose
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Jun 18 @ 11:17PM
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I'm on the digital music channels
Yeah, thants what I'm talking about? I have Time Warner and the 80's channel is on channel 426. What about cable and channel number there for the 80's channel?
damn you had to bring up def leppard, i luved that song especially in my wild teenage years chuckle..can i change my vote? thanks shawn great blog.
Thank you, Janet! 
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StraddleMyNose
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Jun 18 @ 11:19PM
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Flock Of Seagulls
I forgot to mention earlier that I like their "I ran" song, along with the video.
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rnj1013
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Jun 18 @ 11:32PM
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Judas Priest - Hell Bent For Leather (before we found out what the song was really about)
1 of the best things I ever saw was Rob Halford ride the Harley out on stage for the encore to this song
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rnj1013
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Jun 18 @ 11:33PM
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I went wayyyy over 3 but fuckit....it's late...nobody else is here....I'm runnin out of beer
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rnj1013
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Jun 18 @ 11:35PM
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how about I only do 3 an hour until I pass out or until I have to go to work (5:30)?
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rnj1013
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Jun 18 @ 11:39PM
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how in the hell I forgot Wild Eyed Southern Boys by .38 Special I will never know but I should be chastized for it....anything else from them also but mostly that song
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rnj1013
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Jun 18 @ 11:58PM
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Afrika Bambaataa - Planet Rock
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rnj1013
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Jun 19 @ 12:09AM
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Jessie's Girl
Love Stinks
Video Killed The Radio Star
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casuallylooking
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Jun 19 @ 3:28AM
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I agree with rnj, how about 3 every hour...Way too many too chose just 3.
So I'll slightly cheat and say, just about anything,
AC/DC
Pink Floyd or
Bon Jovi
And now I have Video Killed The Radio Star going through my head, over and over....someone make it stop!! 
Has it been an hour yet... 3 actual songs I really like, in no particular order...
Guns and Roses ~ Patience
Billy Idol ~ White Wedding
Queen ~ Another One Bites The Dust
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cartiel
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Jun 20 @ 5:18AM
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How about the land of confusion by phil collins. Loved that video!
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