What is the quintessential 1980s song?

Post the song you think best represents what popular music was all about back when everyone had really big hair.

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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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robingoodfellow · M

@DeWayfarer Sweet Child Of Mine is one of my favorites of any decade