What is the quintessential 1980s song? Post the song you think best represents what popular...

trollslayer · 46-50, M

We are the world

SageWanderer · 70-79, M

That was during my children’s teen years so I remember this song being played on repeat. [media=https://youtu.be/SwYN7mTi6HM]

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

Probably not "quintessential" yet it's up there.

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Breaking right in 1980 was my then girlfriend's favorite...

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uncalled4 · 56-60, M

Hard to beat this one. Still gets played everywhere. And it was a hit during a great time in my life.
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supersnipe · 61-69, M

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Huey Lewis & The News - The Power of Love - 1985

JSul3 · 70-79

Do They Know It's Christmas?

Starcrossed · 41-45, F

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DrawntoaDistance · M

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Thinkerbell · 41-45, F

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Journaling4Me · 56-60, F

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bijouxbroussard · F

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NativePortlander1970

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Ferise1 · 46-50, M

Head over heels