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1985 songs

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We Are the World

1985 USA for Africa song

The Final Countdown

song written and composed by Joey Tempest, originally recorded by Europe and released in 1986

Master of Puppets

original song written, composed, and performed by Metallica

Running Up That Hill

original song written, composed, and performed by Kate Bush

Money for Nothing

1985 song by Dire Straits

Cheri, Cheri Lady

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

original song written, composed, and performed by Queen

I Was Born to Love You

song by Freddie Mercury (1985)

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

song by Freddie Mercury and Queen

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

Brothers in Arms

1985 single by Dire Straits

Living on My Own

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

You Can Win If You Want

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

Rock Me Amadeus

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

"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

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

(I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena

1985 song by Sandra

It's Called a Heart

1985 single by Depeche Mode

What Have You Done for Me Lately

1986 single by Janet Jackson

original song written and composed by Prince

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

1985 single by Sting

Say You, Say Me

1985 single by Lionel Richie

1985 song by Dire Straits

The Pleasure Principle

1987 single by Janet Jackson

A View to a Kill

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

Addicted to Love

1986 single by Robert Palmer

Your Latest Trick

1986 single by Dire Straits

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

original song composed by Maurizio Bassi, lyrics by Naimy Hackett; first recorded and released by Baltimora

There Must Be More To Life Than This

Don't You (Forget About Me)

original song written and composed by Keith Forsey and Steve Schiff; from the 1985 movie "The Breakfast Club"; first recorded by Simple Minds

The Sun Always Shines on T.V.

1985 single by a-ha

original song written and composed by Elton John (music) and Bernie Taupin (words)

Holding Back the Years

original song written and composed by Mick Hucknall and Neil Moss; first recorded and released by Simply Red

single by X Japan

1992 single by Freddie Mercury

1985 single by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Hunting High and Low

original song written and composed by Paul Waaktaar-Savoy; first recorded and released by a-aha

I Can Lose My Heart Tonight

famous 1985 single by C. C. Catch

We Built This City

song written and composed by Bernie Taupin, Martin Page, Dennis Lambert and Peter Wolf, originally recorded by Starship in 1985

"Mechanix" is a song by the American thrash metal band Megadeth. It is the eighth and final track from their debut studio album, Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!, released in 1985 under Combat Records. "Mechanix" has been featured on several Megadeth releases, including multiple greatest hits compilations and live albums.

Super Mario Bros. theme music

musical theme of Super Mario Bros. and the Mario franchise

original song written and composed by by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance; first recorded and released by Bryan Adams and Tina Turner

1985 song by Dire Straits

sample based composition by Paul Hardcastle

"Kayleigh" is a song by British neo-prog band Marillion. It was released as the first single from the concept album Misplaced Childhood. It is the band's most successful single in the UK, where it peaked at number two and stayed on the UK singles chart for 14 weeks. It also became the band's most successful single worldwide, reaching the top 10 in Ireland, Norway, and West Germany. In the United States, it gave the band their sole appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching number 74 in October 1985.

1985 single by Mr. Mister

Part-Time Lover

original song written, composed, and performed by Stevie Wonder

Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)

original song written, composed, and performed by Pet Shop Boys

In the Heat of the Night

1985 single by Sandra

1985 single by Mr. Mister

Home Sweet Home

1985 song of Mötley Crüe

One of the Living

original song written and composed by Holly Knight; performed by Tina Turner; from the 1985 film "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome"

1985 single by Europe