Also we made this countdown a special one for the 4th and as a reminder to join us at Chitiva's tonight for another Session with your favorite party peoples!
Now ladies and gentlemen... THE FINAL 20!
20. Danger Zone: Kenny Loggins
This song was immortalized in Top Gun, but this hit was sheer 80's. Everytime you ride the coaster at Great America or watch the movie, you always remember this hit.
19. Take My Breath Away: Berlin
I (Shanezoola) will always remember when I was a kid in the Philippines and I would come home from school and my mom or aunt(s) would clean and have the radio on and Berlin's Take My Breath away would come on. It would repeatedly play and no wonder I know all the words to it.
18. Beat It: Michael Jackson
His songs proved his "coolness" at the time. He fantastic moves made him arguably the greatest dancer of all time. His videos were little mini movies in which had stunning choreography. This was one of them.
17. Power Of Love: Huey Lewis
Another MACTINO favorite. Many people couldn't understand how well Huey Lewis did in the 80's but he is was a fantastic musician. Plus Back to the Future was a sweet ass movie too.
16. One More Night: Phil Collins
This is why I always compare the excellence of one in his profession to Phil Collins success in the 80's. He was outstanding during this decade. His songs was magical and got better one after the other.
15. With Or Without You: U2
Before U2 was a phenomenon, they were just another band, but we still feel their older tracks were much better than their lastest hits. This one was our personal favorite.
14. Broken Wings: Mister Mister
A solid one hit wonder. And the impact of this song continues to reverberate through our minds today.
13. All Out Of Love: Air Supply
If you grew up in the 80's you knew this song. You knew the words. Most even have felt it before. Air Supply's music produced hit after hit during the 80's with this one being the most popular.
NOTHING HEARING IT LIVE!!!
12. Can You Feel The Beat: Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam
Our personal favorite Freestyle song ever. She produced countless gems and will still get down on it to this day.
11. Overjoyed: Stevie Wonder
Brilliance defines Stevie Wonder. His lyrics is above all others. His abilities obliterate all others and does it with one less sense. He is sheer amazement when in front of a microphone or in front of an instrument. By the way Shanezoola's favorite song ever. Not just Stevie Wonder. EVER!
10. Livin On A Prayer: Bon Jovi
Ridiculous in popularity! Bon Jovi defined all hairspray bands, but this rock goldmine is still one of the greatest of all time.
9. Planet Rock: Afrika Bambaataa
This song in our opinions started a hip hop transition. A lot in the game would probably tell you their impact this song has on the scene. That's why its top 10 worthy.
8. Don't You Forget About Me: Simple Minds
This movie soundtrack song will always be in our hearts. Perhaps it even defined a generation and their loved ones. Cause if you didn't watch Breakfast Club...
7. I Can't Go For That: Hall and Oates
Face it, we're addicted to any Hall and Oates track. Their musical abilities resonates to even better songs when played. We think this song is on the top of the Hall and Oates list.
6. I Just Called To Say I Love You: Stevie Wonder
Probably Stevie's most popular song in the 80's. This song is simple to the point and is pretty much just expressing the love one has for another. Songs try to be so complex, but simplify it, and Stevie still makes it so brilliant
5. Thriller: Michael Jackson
The video wrote its own history. We are just speechless!
4. In The Air Tonight: Phil Collins
The song was odd but in a brilliant sense. Phil Collins could not do no wrong with anything in the 80's. This was one of those moments.
3. Glory Of Love: Peter Cetera
Of course its our song! The story itself between why two of NCV's finest are best friends. Plus no one can touch Cetera's voice... Maybe Freddy Mercury can give him a run for his money. But no matter what. Brilliant song from a fantastic movie.
2. True: Spandau Ballet
No wonder this beat has been sampled over and over again. The song is amazing. Every aspect of it is worthy of this spot. Plus you gotta factor in popularity and how kickass you would be singing it on karaoke.
1. Don't Stop Believing: Journey
Look, before the song became popular again, let us tell you that growing up Filipino, that this song is always a staple to any karaoke events. So we have been introduced to this song at an early age and it will always be embedded in our brains forever. I guess it is just fitting that the lead singer now is one of us.
*****Prince had 3 songs on this list but due to copyright laws, all his videos were automatically muted, but he was another icon in the 80's******
