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Under Pressure
1981 song by Queen and David Bowie
Layla
"Layla" is a song written by Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon, originally recorded with their band Derek and the Dominos, as the thirteenth track from their only studio album, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (1970). Its contrasting movements were composed separately by Clapton and Gordon. The piano part has also been controversially credited to Rita Coolidge, Gordon's girlfriend at the time.
The Girl Is Mine
original song written and composed by Michael Jackson; first recorded by Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney
I Will Always Love You
song written, composed and recorded by Dolly Parton in 1974
Summertime
aria from the opera Porgy and Bess, composed by George Gershwin, lyrics by DuBose Heyward
Eye of the Tiger
1982 single by Survivor
Africa
song written and composed by David Paich and Jeff Porcaro, originally recorded by Toto in 1981 and released in 1982
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
song written and composed by Solomon Linda; originally recorded by Solomon Linda and released in 1939
Run to the Hills
1982 single by English metal band Iron Maiden
Can't Take My Eyes Off You
original song written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio; first recorded by Frankie Valli and released in 1967.
I Love Rock 'n' Roll
original song written and composed by Alan Merrill and Jake Hooker; first recorded by Arrows
Hallowed Be Thy Name
original song written and composed by Steve Harris
The Number of the Beast
original song written and composed by Steve Harris
You're in the Army Now
song written and composed by Rob Bolland and Ferdi Bolland, originally recorded by Bolland & Bolland and released in 1981
Always on My Mind
original song written and composed by Wayne Carson, Mark James, Johnny Christopher; first recorded by B.J. Thomas, first released by Gwen McCrae
Back Chat
original song written and composed by John Deacon
Las Palabras de Amor
single
Puttin' On the Ritz
original song written and composed by Irving Berlin; from the 1930 film "Puttin' On the Ritz"
Mad World
original song written and composed by Roland Orzabal; first recorded by Tears for Fears in 1982
Body Language
1982 single by Queen
Fever
original song written and composed by Eddiie Cooley and John Davenport (Otis Blackwell); first recorded by Little Willie John
Down Under
original song composed by Colin Hay and Ron Strykert, lyrics by Colin Hay; first recorded by Men at Work
Ein bißchen Frieden
song written and composed by Bernd Meinunger and Ralph Siegel, originally performed by Nicole Hohloch at the 1982 Eurovision Song Contest
Calling All Girls
original song written and composed by Roger Taylor
Staying Power
song by Queen (written by Freddie Mercury)
When the Tigers Broke Free
original song written and composed by Roger Waters; first recorded and released by Pink Floyd
Ziggy Stardust
original song written and composed by David Bowie
Ebony and Ivory
single by Paul McCartney
Don't You Want Me
1981 song by The Human League
Oh, Pretty Woman
song written and composed by Roy Orbison and Bill Dees; originally recorded by Roy Orbison and released in 1964
Get Your Kicks on "Route 66!"
1946 song by Bobby Troup, popularized by the King Cole Trio
Words
song written and composed by Robert Fitoussi, originally recorded by F. R. David and released in 1982
See You
1982 single by Depeche Mode
Dancing in the Street
song written and composed by Marvin Gaye, William StevensonIvy and Jo Hunter, originally recorded by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas and released in 1964
It's Raining Men
original song written and composed by Paul Jabara and Paul Shaffer; first recorded by The Weather Girls and released in 1982
The Meaning of Love
1982 single by Depeche Mode
Mickey
song written and composed by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn, originally recorded by Racey in 1979
Tell Me Why
original song written and composed by Lennon-McCartney
You Can't Hurry Love
original song written and composed by Holland–Dozier–Holland; first recorded by The Supremes
Leave in Silence
1982 single by Depeche Mode
The Day Before You Came
song written and composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus; originally recorded by ABBA and released in 1982
Do You Really Want to Hurt Me
1982 single by Culture Club
Piece of My Heart
original song written and composed by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns; first recorded by Erma Franklin
Under Attack
song written and composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus; originally recorded by ABBA and released in 1982
Rock the Casbah
song by English punk rock band The Clash
Open Arms
1982 single by Journey
Rosanna
1982 Toto song
Come On Eileen
song by Dexys Midnight Runners
It's a Heartache
original song written and composed by Scott & Wolfe; first recorded by Bonnie Tyler and released in 1977
Save a Prayer
1982 song by Duran Duran
Sexual Healing
original song written by Marvin Gaye, Odell Brown and David Ritz; first recorded by Marvin Gaye
I'm So Excited
song written and composed by Anita Pointer, June Pointer, Ruth Pointer and Trevor Lawrence, originally recorded by The Pointer Sisters and released in September 1982
Tainted Love
original song written and composed by Ed Cobb; first recorded by Gloria Jones
The Message
1982 single by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five featuring Melle Mel and Duke Bootee
I Ran (So Far Away)
1982 single by A Flock of Seagulls
Hungry Like the Wolf
1982 song by Duran Duran
Should I Stay or Should I Go
1982 single by the Clash
Felicità
"Felicità" (; Italian for "Happiness") is a song by Italian–American duo Al Bano and Romina Power, released in 1982. It was an international commercial success and remains arguably their best-known song.
Head over Heels
song written and composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus; originally recorded by ABBA and released in 1981
A Celebration
1982 single by U2