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Never Gonna Give You Up
song written and composed by Stock Aitken Waterman, originally recorded by Rick Astley in 1986 and released in 1987
Black or White
original song co-written and performed by Michael Jackson
Enter Sandman
1991 single by Metallica
Bad
original song written, composed, and performed by Michael Jackson
The Final Countdown
song written and composed by Joey Tempest, originally recorded by Europe and released in 1986
Vogue
original song written and composed by Madonna, Shep Pettibone
Macarena
"Macarena" is a song by Spanish pop duo Los del Río, originally recorded for their 1993 album A mí me gusta. A dance remix by the electropop group Fangoria was a success in Spain, and a soundalike cover version by Los del Mar became popular in Canada. Another remix by Miami-based producers the Bayside Boys, who added a section with English lyrics, expanded its popularity, initially peaking at  45 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in late 1995.
Like a Virgin
original song written and composed by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly; first recorded by Madonna
Stayin' Alive
song written and composed by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb and Maurice Gibb; from the 1977 film "Saturday Night Fever", originally recorded by the Bee Gees
Can't Help Falling in Love
original film song written and composed by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore and George David Weiss; originally recorded by Elvis Presley in the 1961 film "Blue Hawaii"
Like a Prayer
song written and composed by Madonna and Patrick Leonard, originally recorded by Madonna in 1989
I Wanna Dance with Somebody
song written and composed by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, originally recorded by Whitney Houston in 1986 and released in 1987
La Bamba
traditional Mexican folk song and dance
(Everything I Do) I Do It for You
original song written and composed by Michael Kamen, Bryan Adams, Robert John "Mutt" Lange, originally recorded by Bryan Adams and released in 1991
Live to Tell
1986 single by Madonna
La Isla Bonita
1987 single by Madonna
The Loco-Motion
original song written and composed by Gerry Goffin and Carole King
Papa Don't Preach
1986 single by Madonna
Secret
1994 song by Madonna
Tears in Heaven
original song composed by Eric Clapton, lyrics by Eric Clapton and Will Jennings
Vision of Love
1990 single by Mariah Carey
Money for Nothing
1985 song by Dire Straits
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
original film song composed by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice; from Disney's 1994 animated film "The Lion King"
Listen to Your Heart
song written and composed by Per Gessle and Mats Persson, originally recorded by Roxette and released in 1988
Who's That Girl
single by Madonna
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
This Used to Be My Playground
single
I Want to Know What Love Is
original song written and composed by Mick Jones; first recorded by Foreigner in 1983 and released in 1984
Ue o muite arukō
1961 song by Japanese crooner Kyu Sakamoto
Right Here Waiting
song written and composed by Richard Marx, originally recorded by Richard Marx in 1988 and released in 1989
Everybody Wants to Rule the World
original song written and composed by Chris Hughes, Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley; first recorded by Tears for Fears
Take My Breath Away
song written and composed by Tom Whitlock, originally recorded by Berlin and released in 1986
Rain
1993 single by Madonna
Deeper and Deeper
original song written and composed by Madonna, Shep Pettibone, Tony Shimkin; first recorded by Madonna
True Colors
song written and composed by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly; originally recorded by Cyndi Lauper and released in 1986
(I Just) Died in Your Arms
original song written and composed by Nick Van Eede: first recorded by Cutting Crew and released in 1986
Take a Bow
1994 single by Madonna
Love Takes Time
1990 song by Mariah Carey
Fantasy
1995 song by Mariah Carey
Venus
song written and composed by Robbie van Leeuwen; first recorded by Shocking Blue
Sadeness
1990 song by Enigma
U Can't Touch This
sample based song by MC Hammer;
Streets of Philadelphia
song written, composed and recorded by Bruce Springsteen in 1993
The Look
song written and composed by Per Gessle, originally recorded by Roxette and released in 1988
Arabiska Dreamlover
1993 single by Mariah Carey
The Power of Love
original song co-written performed by Jennifer Rush
Sussudio
"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.
Lean on Me
1972 single by Bill Withers
Miss You Much
Janet Jackson song
Joyride
original song written and composed by Per Gessle; originally recorded by Roxette in 1990 and released in 1991
Sledgehammer
song by the English singer-songwriter and rock musician Peter Gabriel (1986)
Easy Lover
1984 single by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins
Faith
1987 single by George Michael
Please Forgive Me
song written and composed by Bryan Adams and Robert Lange, recorded by Bryan Adams år 1993
West End Girls
1984 single by Pet Shop Boys
Walk Like an Egyptian
original song written and composed by Liam Sternberg; first recorded by Bangles
That's the Way Love Goes
1993 single by Janet Jackson
Rush Rush
song by Paula Abdul
Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
original song written and composed by Elton John, Bernie Taupin
Straight Up
1988 single by Paula Abdul