Imagine : Our Picks For Your 1980s Sweetheart Playlist

Introducing our new series titled “Imagine”, we’ll be handpicking our favorite tracks to go along side a time in your life, parts you want to reminisce. To kick our, let’s rewind back to the 1980s when metro sexual flow and getting held back for detention was cool.

1.CRAZY FOR YOU BY MADONNA

Madonna’s first ever ballad “Crazy for You” released as a soundtrack to the motion picture 'Vision Quest” back in 1985 proves to bring anyone who grew up in the 80s a trip down memory lane. Back when high school sweetheart tropes dominated the romance genre of films, this song proves to touch everyone’s heart with its sensual lyrics and the popular 80s snare drums you could hear in most 80s song could be heard in this tune.

2. TIME AFTER TIME BY CYNDI LAUPER

Deemed as a love song of devotion. This song became Lauper’s first number-one single on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Countless of renditions have brought light to this song. A note-worthy cover of “Time After Time” is by Mark Williams & Tara Morice from the Australian film “Strictly Ballroom” as the duet adds a romantic touch to this time after time memorable 80s tune.

3. AS THE WORLD FALLS DOWN BY DAVID BOWIE

Now, let’s be honest. Every teen who’ve watched “Labyrinth” would’ve stayed for Goblin King Jareth portrayed by David Bowie. A shift from Bowie’s typical songs, “As the World Falls Down”, shows another side of the late icon. Highlighting his stunning haunting vocals accompanied by a heavy bass line spellbinds anyone who listens to this.

4. NOTHING'S GONNA STOP US NOW BY STARSHIP

Featured as the theme to the romantic comedy film Mannequin, listeners can feel good with the strong synthesizer beats in the background. A true invitation to the 80s, a “us against the world” mindset with the perfect song to go along with you and your sweetheart. 

5. EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE BY THE POLICE

This 80s hit was recognized by BMI as the most played song on the radio. That itself deserves a spot on the list. The song explained by Sting was actually about a lover who’s obsessed with his/her lost partner and follows him/her. Although the contrasting lyrics, this song has always been the public’s favorite and attach it with the themes of love.