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THE 50 Best Songs From 1980's Films EVER... by phil-tony-soprano-rossi | created - 21 Oct 2010 | updated - 21 Oct 2010 | Public. Refine See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etc. 50 titles. 1. Chances Are (1989) PG | 108 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance. 6.5. Rate. 62 Metascore.
Dance: Many movies during the 80s were centered around dancing. 1983's Flashdance, 1984's Footloose, and 1987's Dirty Dancing were all extremely successful as well as their soundtracks. Drama : Among the historical, romantic, and dramatic films, several were well received at the box office, including Rain Man (1988), On Golden Pond (1981 ...
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- The Big Chill. We're sure you heard it through the grapevine that The Big Chill brought oodles of joy to the world, and sooo much good lovin. Despite the film's themes of suicide, infidelity, friendship, and fallout, its soulful soundtrack manages to make it a crowd pleaser.
- Flashdance (1983) What a feeling, indeed. Irene Cara's iconic, hyper-catchy theme song helped skyrocket Flashdance into the stratosphere of must-see dance-themed flicks that dominated the '80s.
- Footloose (1984) Kenny Loggins' "Footloose'' may be one of the catchiest theme songs to ever hit the airwaves, and we dare you not to tap your feet or even hit the dance floor when it plays.
- Dirty Dancing (1987) Nobody puts Baby in the corner, and nor should anyone miss an opportunity to fire up the Dirty Dancing soundtrack again and again.
- Take On Me. 2,135 votes. "Take On Me," the iconic 1980s synth-pop anthem by Norwegian band A-ha, is a high-energy love song that captures the essence of youthful passion and adventure.
- Beat It. 1,801 votes. Michael Jackson's invigorating anthem, "Beat It," combines a driving beat, blistering guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen, and empowering lyrics to create an unstoppable force in 80s pop culture.
- Thriller. 1,718 votes. Michael Jackson's legendary opus, "Thriller," enthralls listeners with its ominous synth lines, infectious dance beats, and masterful storytelling.
- Africa. 1,386 votes. Toto's "Africa" envelops listeners in a lush, evocative soundscape, masterfully fusing ethereal harmonies and earthy rhythms. As an enigmatic tribute to a distant continent, the song quickly became an irresistible 80s favorite.
- “Cruel Summer” // Bananarama. Before The Karate Kid (1984) franchise became a clearinghouse for Peter Cetera ballads, the original film used Bananarama's perennial hot weather favorite as a centerpiece for young Daniel LaRusso’s (Ralph Macchio) martial arts-oriented life lessons.
- “Invincible” // Pat Benatar. The Legend Of Billie Jean (1985) is a too-often-forgotten ‘80s teen movie—a thrilling, maddening, and inspiring story of standing up for yourself, and suffering the unfortunate consequences in a world where the deck is stacked against young women.
- “Take My Breath Away” // Berlin. What good is a playlist without a few detours into balladry? In Top Gun (1986) Berlin brought home young Maverick’s (Tom Cruise) fledgling romance with his instructor “Charlie” Blackwood (Kelly McGillis) with this synth-heavy love song.
- “Somebody’s Baby” // Jackson Browne. Inheriting the bittersweet tone of ‘70s dramas while molding entertainment for (and about) teenage audiences in the early 1980s, Amy Heckerling’s Fast Times At Ridgemont High (1982) holds up as one of the era’s most enduring and honest portraits of adolescent life, bolstered by a soundtrack full of classic pop tunes such as this Jackson Browne rocker.
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May 9, 2021 · Was rap music allowed in movies in the 1980s? At least allowed in movies that weren’t explicit about rap music or breakdancing or some similar street shit? This is the only one I remember and it’s a good one.