Category

1985 singles

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You'll Never Walk Alone

original show tune by Rodgers and Hammerstein; from the 1945 musical "Carousel"

1983/1984 song by German band Fex

Do They Know It's Christmas?

Christmas song written and composed by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, originally recorded by Band Aid and released in 1984

song written and composed by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, originally recorded by Bryan Adams in 1984

Running Up That Hill

original song written, composed, and performed by Kate Bush

song written and composed by Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, originally recorded by Ben E. King in 1961

song written and composed by Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket and Pål Waaktaar, originally recorded by A-ha and released in 1984

Money for Nothing

1985 song by Dire Straits

Run to the Hills

1982 single by English metal band Iron Maiden

Into the Groove

original film song co-written and performed by Madonna; from the 1985 movie "Desperately Seeking Susan"

Born to Be Wild

song written and composed by Mars Bonfire, originally recorded by Steppenwolf in 1967 and released in 1968

original song written, composed, and performed by Queen

original film song composed by Jon Lind, lyrics by John Bettis; from the 1985 movie "Vision Quest"; first recorded by Madonna

original song written and composed by Lennon–McCartney; first recorded and released by The Beatles

Cheri, Cheri Lady

original song written and composed by Dieter Bohlen; recorded and released in 1985 by Modern Talking

You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)

original song written, composed, and performed by Dead or Alive

original song co-written and performed by Madonna

I Was Born to Love You

song by Freddie Mercury (1985)

original song written and composed by Andrea LaRusso an Peggy Stanziale; first recorded by Madonna

original film song written, composed, and recorded by Madonna; from the 1985 movie "Vision Quest"

Everybody Wants to Rule the World

original song written and composed by Chris Hughes, Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley; first recorded by Tears for Fears

song by Freddie Mercury and Queen

Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

original song written and composed by George Michael; originally recorded by Wham! and released in 1984

original song written and composed by Sonny Bono; first recorded by Sonny & Cher

Saving All My Love for You

1985 single by Whitney Houston

song written and composed by Rolf Løvland, originally performed by Bobbysocks at Norsk Melodi Grand Prix 1985 and the 1985 Eurovision Song Contest

Living on My Own

original song written and composed by Paul Di'Anno, Steve Harris

Brothers in Arms

1985 single by Dire Straits

You Can Win If You Want

original song written and composed by Dieter Bohlen; first recorded and released by Modern Talking

song written and composed by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, originally recorded by Bryan Adams and released in 1983

Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You

song written and composed by Michael Masser and Gerry Goffin, originally recorded by George Benson in 1984 and released in 1985

1971 original song written, composed, and performed by John Lennon

instrumental theme composed and performed by Harold Faltermeyer; from the 1984 film "Beverly Hills Cop"

The Power of Love

original song co-written performed by Jennifer Rush

original song written, composed, and performed by New Order

"Sussudio" is a song by the English singer-songwriter Phil Collins. It was released on 14 January 1985 in the United Kingdom by Virgin Records as the lead single from his third solo studio album, No Jacket Required (1985). The song served as the second single from the album in the United States, being released on 30 April 1985 by Atlantic Records, following "One More Night". The song's title is a pseudoword Collins randomly came up with during a practice session.

Shake the Disease

original song written and composed by Martin Gore; recorded and released in 1985 by Depeche Mode

Rock Me Amadeus

song written and composed by Falco, originally recorded by Falco and released in 1985

These Boots Are Made for Walkin'

original song written and composed by Lee Hazlewood

It's Called a Heart

1985 single by Depeche Mode

(I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena

1985 song by Sandra

How Will I Know

song written and composed by George Merrill, Shannon Rubicam and Narada Michael Walden, originally recorded by Whitney Houston and released in 1985

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

1984 single by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins

How Soon Is Now?

original song written and composed by Johnny Marr and Morrissey; first recorded by The Smiths

1985 single by Mariya Takeuchi

1984 single by Pet Shop Boys

1985 single by Sting

song written and composed by Ewald Pfleger, Kurt Rene Plisnier Gunter Grasmuck, Niki Gruber and Herwig Rüdisser; originally recorded by Opus and released in 1984

Say You, Say Me

1985 single by Lionel Richie

1985 song by Dire Straits

The Power of Love

original song written and composed by Johnny Colla, Huey Lewis, and Christopher Hayes; from the 1985 film "Back to the Future", performed by Huey Lewis and the News

Walking on Sunshine

song written and composed by Kimberley Rew, originally recorded by Katrina and the Waves and released in 1983

A View to a Kill

original song composed by John Barry and Duran Duran; from the 1985 film "A View to a Kill"

There Must Be an Angel Playing With My Heart

original song written and composed by Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart; first released by Eurythmics

We Don't Need Another Hero

original song written and composed by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle; from the 1985 film "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome", performed by Tina Turner

That's What Friends Are For

song written and composed by Elton John and Gary Osborne, originally recorded by Rod Stewart in 1982

1982 song by Duran Duran

The Unforgettable Fire

original song written, composed, and performed by U2