RUBIN'S ROCK N ROLL DISCOGRAPHY REFERENCE

"Let The Music Do The Talking!"



TOP MUSIC HITS FOR EACH YEAR (THE CHARTS)
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Top 100 Hits of 1980
1. Another One Bites The Dust" - Queen
2. Call Me" - Blondie
3. Do That To Me One More Time" - Captain & Tennille
4. Lady" - Kenny Rogers
5. Upside Down" - Diana Ross
6. Another Brick In The Wall" - Pink Floyd
7. Rock With You" - Michael Jackson
8. Woman In Love" - Barbra Streisand
9. Crazy Little Thing Called Love" - Queen
10. (Just Like) Starting Over" - John Lennon
11. Magic" - Olivia Newton-John
12. Coming Up" - Paul McCartney
13. Please Don't Go" - K C & The Sunshine Band
14. It's Still Rock & Roll To Me" - Billy Joel
15. Funkytown" - Lipps, Inc
16. Little Jeannie" - Elton John
17. Ride Like The Wind" - Christopher Cross
18. Cruisin'" - Smokey Robinson
19. Master Blaster (Jammin')" - Stevie Wonder
20. Lost In Love" - Air Supply
21. All Out Of Love" - Air Supply
22. More Than I Can Say" - Leo Sayer
23. The Rose" - Bette Midler
24. Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me Girl" - Spinners
25. Coward Of The County" - Kenny Rogers
26. Sexy Eyes" - Dr. Hook
27. Biggest Part Of Me" - Ambrosia
28. Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time" - Spinners
29. Emotional Rescue" - Rolling Stones
30. Hungry Heart" - Bruce Springsteen
31. Steal Away" - Robbie Dupree
32. Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer" - Kenny Rogers & Kim Carnes
33. Shining Star" - Manhattans
34. Yes, I'm Ready" - Teri DeSario & K C
35. He's So Shy" - Pointer Sisters
36. Too Hot" - Kool & The Gang
37. Drivin' My Life Away" - Eddie Rabbitt
38. Sailing" - Christopher Cross
39. Hit Me With Your Best Shot" - Pat Benatar
40. Cars" - Gary Numan
41. This Is It" - Kenny Loggins
42. Longer" - Dan Fogelberg
43. Take Your Time (Do It Right)" - S O S Band
44. You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" - Daryl Hall & John Oates
45. Late In The Evening" - Paul Simon
46. Stomp" - Brothers Johnson
47. Ladies Night" - Kool & The Gang
48. Never Knew Love Like This Before" - Stephanie Mills
49. More Love" - Kim Carnes
50. Desire" - Andy Gibb
51. Give Me The Night" - George Benson
52. The Wanderer" - Donna Summer

Top 100 Hits of 1980
53. Fame" - Irene Cara
54. Whip It" - Devo
55. Against The Wind" - Bob Seger
56. With You I'm Born Again" - Billy Preston & Syreeta
57. I'm Coming Out" - Diana Ross
58. Special Lady" - Ray, Goodman & Brown
59. We Don't Talk Anymore" - Cliff Richard
60. The Long Run" - Eagles
61. I Can't Tell You Why" - Eagles
62. Hurt So Bad" - Linda Ronstadt
63. Let's Get Serious" - Jermaine Jackson
64. How Do I Make You" - Linda Ronstadt
65. Daydream Believer" - Anne Murray
66. On The Radio" - Donna Summer
67. Brass In Pocket (I'm Special)" - Pretenders
68. Into The Night" - Benny Mardones
69. Lookin' For Love" - Johnny Lee
70. Fire Lake" - Bob Seger
71. Real Love" - Doobie Brothers
72. I'm Alright" - Kenny Loggins
73. Him" - Rupert Holmes
74. You May Be Right" - Billy Joel
75. Cool Change" - Little River Band
76. Dreamin'" - Cliff Richard
77. She's Out Of My Life" - Michael Jackson
78. Better Love Next Time" - Dr. Hook
79. Don't Do Me Like That" - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
80. Jesse" - Carly Simon
81. American Dream" - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
82. Hot Rod Hearts" - Robbie Dupree
83. The Second Time Around" - Shalamar
84. Sara" - Fleetwood Mac
85. Tired Of Toein' The Line" - Rocky Burnette
86. Let Me Love You Tonight" - Pure Prairie League
87. Xanadu" - Olivia Newton-John
88. Let My Love Open The Door" - Pete Townshend
89. One Fine Day" - Carole King
90. Off The Wall" - Michael Jackson
91. I Wanna Be Your Lover" - Prince
92. Romeo's Tune" - Steve Forbert
93. Breakdown Dead Ahead" - Boz Scaggs
94. Look What You've Done To Me" - Boz Skaggs
95. Jane" - Jefferson Starship
96. Don't Let Go" - Isaac Hayes
97. Pilot Of The Airwaves" - Charlie Dore
98. All Over The World" - Electric Light Orchestra
99. You'll Accomp'ny Me" - Bob Seger
100. Refugee" - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers




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Top 100 Hits of 1981
1. Physical" - Olivia Newton-John
2. Bette Davis Eyes" - Kim Carnes
3. Endless Love" - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
4. Jessie's Girl" - Rick Springfield
5. Celebration" - Kool & The Gang
6. Waiting For A Girl Like You" - Foreigner
7. Queen Of Hearts" - Juice Newton
8. Kiss On My List" - Daryl Hall & John Oates
9. Keep On Loving You" - REO Speedwagon
10. Love On The Rocks" - Neil Diamond
11. 9 To 5" - Dolly Parton
12. Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" - Christopher Cross
13. Believe It Or Not (Theme From Greatest American Hero)" - Joey Scarbury
14. I Love A Rainy Night" - Eddie Rabbitt
15. The Tide Is High" - Blondie
16. Woman" - John Lennon
17. Being With You" - Smokey Robinson
18. Private Eyes" - Daryl Hall & John Oates
19. Start Me Up" - Rolling Stones
20. Slow Hand" - Pointer Sisters
21. Let's Groove" - Earth, Wind & Fire
22. Morning Train (Nine To Five)" - Sheena Easton
23. Every Woman In The World" - Air Supply
24. Just The Two Of Us" - Grover Washington Jr & Bill Withers
25. Medley - "Intro Venus..." - Stars On 45
26. Who's Cryin' Now" - Journey
27. A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)" - Ray Parker Jr & Raydio
28. Urgent" - Foreigner
29. Guilty" - Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb
30. Rapture" - Blondie
31. Take It On The Run" - REO Speedwagon
32. Young Turks" - Rod Stewart
33. Best Of Times" - Styx
34. Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" - Stevie Nicks & Tom Petty
35. The Winner Takes It All" - Abba
36. Passion" - Rod Stewart
37. Sukiyaki" - A Taste Of Honey
38. (There's) No Gettin' Over Me" - Ronnie Milsap
39. Angel Of The Morning" - Juice Newton
40. Crying" - Don McLean
41. Step By Step" - Eddie Rabbitt
42. Living Inside Myself" - Gino Vannelli
43. One That You Love" - Air Supply
44. Here I Am (Just When I Thought I Was Over You)" - Air Supply
45. Hearts" - Marty Balin
46. Why Do Fools Fall In Love" - Diana Ross
47. Lady (You Bring Me Up)" - Commodores
48. I Don't Need You" - Kenny Rogers
49. Giving It Up For Your Love" - Delbert McClinton
50. It's My Turn" - Diana Ross
51. Elvira" - Oak Ridge Boys

Top 100 Hits of 1981
52. Night Owl" - Little River Band
53. For Your Eyes Only" - Sheena Easton
54. Boy From New York City" - Manhattan Transfer
55. Oh No" - Commodores
56. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" - The Police
57. You Make My Dreams" - Daryl Hall & John Oates
58. Hello Again" - Neil Diamond
59. America" - Neil Diamond
60. While You See A Chance" - Steve Winwood
61. I Can't Stand It" - Eric Clapton
62. Hey Nineteen" - Steely Dan
63. This Little Girl" - Gary US Bonds
64. All Those Years Ago" - George Harrison
65. Sweetheart" - Frankie & The Knockouts
66. De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da" - The Police
67. Don't Stop Believin'" - Journey
68. What Are We Doin' In Love" - Dottie West & Kenny Rogers
69. I've Done Everything For You" - Rick Springfield
70. Together" - Tierra
71. Hold On Tight" - Electric Light Orchestra (ELO)
72. I Ain't Gonna Stand For It" - Stevie Wonder
73. Too Much Time On My Hands" - Styx
74. I Made It Through The Rain" - Barry Manilow
75. I Love You" - Climax Blues Band
76. Tryin' To Live My Life Without You" - Bob Seger
77. Somebody's Knockin'" - Terri Gibbs
78. A Little In Love" - Cliff Richard
79. Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)" - Kool & The Gang
80. Tell It Like It Is" - Heart
81. Don't Stand So Close To Me" - The Police
82. Hard To Say" - Dan Fogelberg
83. When She Was My Girl" - Four Tops
84. Her Town Too" - James Taylor & J D Souther
85. How 'Bout Us" - Champaign
86. Cool Love" - Pablo Cruise
87. Time" - Alan Parsons Project
88. Miss Sun" - Boz Skaggs
89. Super Freak (Part 1)" - Rick James
90. Breakup Song (The Don't Write 'Em" - Greg Kihn Band
91. Ain't Even Done With The Night" - John Cougar
92. Treat Me Right" - Pat Benatar
93. Same Old Lang Syne" - Dan Folgerberg
94. Our Lips Are Sealed" - Go-Go's
95. What Kind Of Fool" - Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb
96. Theme From "Hill Street Blues" - Instrumental" - Mike Post
97. Watching The Wheels" - John Lennon
98. Beach Boys Medley" - Beach Boys
99. Share Your Love With Me" - Kenny Rogers
100. Gemini Dream" - Moody Blues



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Top 100 Hits of 1982
1. Eye Of The Tiger" - Survivor
2. Centerfold" - J Geils Band
3. Hurts So Good" - John Cougar Mellencamp
4. Abracadabra" - Steve Miller Band
5. Don't You Want Me" - Human League
6. Ebony And Ivory" - Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder
7. Gloria" - Laura Branigan
8. I Love Rock 'N' Roll" - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
9. Maneater" - Daryl Hall & John Oates
10. Jack And Diane" - John Cougar Mellencamp
11. Hard To Say I'm Sorry" - Chicago
12. Who Can It Be Now" - Men At Work
13. I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" - Daryl Hall & John Oates
14. Rosanna" - Toto
15. Harden My Heart" - Quarterflash
16. Eye In The Sky" - Alan Parsons Project
17. Up Where We Belong" - Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes
18. Mickey" - Toni Basil
19. Don't Talk To Strangers" - Rick Springfield
20. Shake It Up" - The Cars
21. Chariots Of Fire - Instrumental" - Vangelis
22. The Sweetest Thing (I've Ever Known)" - Juice Newton
23. Always On My Mind" - Willie Nelson
24. Let It Whip" - Dazz Band
25. Open Arms" - Journey
26. We Got The Beat" - Go-Go's
27. Sweet Dreams" - Air Supply
28. You Should Hear How She Talks About You" - Melissa Manchester
29. You Can Do Magic" - America
30. Truly" - Lionel Richie
31. Hold Me" - Fleetwood Mac
32. Trouble" - Lindsey Buckingham
33. Key Largo" - Bertie Higgins
34. 867-5309 (Jenny)" - Tommy Tutone
35. Leather And Lace" - Stevie Nicks & Don Henley
36. Steppin' Out" - Joe Jackson
37. Other Woman" - Ray Parker Jr
38. Only The Lonely" - The Motels
39. Heart Attack" - Olivia Newton-John
40. That Girl" - Stevie Wonder
41. Heat Of The Moment" - Asia
42. Even The Nights Are Better" - Air Supply
43. '65 Love Affair" - Paul Davis
44. Turn Your Love Around" - George Benson
45. I Keep Forgettin'" - Michael McDonald
46. Keep The Fire Burning" - REO Speedwagon
47. Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me" - Juice Newton
48. Wasted On The Way" - Crosby, Stills & Nash
49. Tainted Love" - Soft Cell
50. Freeze-Frame" - J Geils Band
51. I've Never Been To Me" - Charlene
52. Somebody's Baby" - Jackson Browne

Top 100 Hits of 1982
53. Leader Of The Band" - Dan Fogelberg
54. Did It In A Minute" - Daryl Hall & John Oates
55. Comin' In and Out Of Your Life" - Barbra Streisand
56. Take It Easy On Me" - Little River Band
57. Hooked On Classics - Instrumental" - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
58. Cool Night" - Paul Davis
59. Yesterday's Songs" - Neil Diamond
60. Heartlight" - Neil Diamond
61. Think I'm In Love" - Eddie Money
62. Take It Away" - Paul McCartney
63. Rock This Town" - Stray Cats
64. Love Is In Control" - Donna Summer
65. Do You Believe In Love" - Huey Lewis & The News
66. Pac-Man Fever" - Buckner & Garcia
67. It's Raining Again" - Supertramp
68. Crimson And Clover" - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
69. Love Will Turn You Around" - Kenny Rogers
70. Waiting On A Friend" - Rolling Stones
71. Make A Move On Me" - Olivia Newton-John
72. Muscles" - Diana Ross
73. Caught Up In You" - 38 Special
74. Mirror, Mirror" - Diana Ross
75. I Ran (So Far Away)" - A Flock Of Seagulls
76. Shadows Of The Night" - Pat Benatar
77. Blue Eyes" - Elton John
78. Do I Do" - Stevie Wonder
79. Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)" - Elton John
80. Through The Years" - Kenny Rogers
81. Hold On" - Santana
82. You Could Have Been With Me" - Sheena Easton
83. What's Forever For" - Michael Murphey
84. Vacation" - Go-Go's
85. Get Down On It" - Kool & The Gang
86. Break It To Me Gently" - Juice Newton
87. It's Gonna Take a Miracle" - Deniece Williams
88. Edge Of Seventeen" - Stevie Nicks
89. (Oh) Pretty Woman" - Van Halen
90. Man On Your Mind" - Little River Band
91. Making Love" - Roberta Flack
92. Should I Do It" - Pointer Sisters
93. Someone Could Lose A Heart Tonight" - Eddie Rabbitt
94. Nobody" - Sylvia
95. Goin' Down" - Greg Guidry
96. You Don't Want Me Anymore" - Steel Breeze
97. Personally" - Karla Bonoff
98. I Wouldn't Have Missed It For The World" - Ronnie Milsap
99. Beatles Movie Medley" - Beatles
100. Spirits In The Material World" - The Police




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Top 100 Hits of 1983
1. Every Breath You Take" - The Police
2. Flashdance.... What A Feeling" - Irene Cara
3. Say, Say, Say" - Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson
4. Billie Jean" - Michael Jackson
5. All Night Long (All Night)" - Lionel Richie
6. Total Eclipse Of The Heart" - Bonnie Tyler
7. Beat It" - Michael Jackson
8. Down Under" - Men At Work
9. Island In The Stream" - Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
10. Shame On The Moon" - Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
11. Baby, Come To Me" - Patti Austin & James Ingram
12. Maniac" - Michael Sembello
13. You And I" - Eddie Rabbit & Crystal Gayle
14. Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)" - Eurythmics
15. Sexual Healing" - Marvin Gaye
16. Say It Isn't So" - Daryl Hall & John Oates
17. She Works Hard For The Money" - Donna Summer
18. Uptown Girl" - Billy Joel
19. Africa" - Toto
20. Tell Her About It" - Billy Joel
21. Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" - Culture Club
22. Hungry Like The Wolf" - Duran Duran
23. Making Love Out Of Nothing At All" - Air Supply
24. Let's Dance" - David Bowie
25. Never Gonna Let You Go" - Sergio Mendes
26. Come On Eileen" - Dexy's Midnight Runners
27. You Are" - Lionel Richie
28. Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)" - Journey
29. Electric Avenue" - Eddy Grant
30. Time (Clock Of The Heart)" - Culture Club
31. The Safety Dance" - Men Without Hats
32. Jeopardy" - Greg Kihn Band
33. Mr Roboto" - Styx
34. Love Is A Battlefield" - Pat Benatar
35. You Can't Hurry Love" - Phil Collins
36. The Girl Is Mine" - Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney
37. Dirty Laundry" - Don Henley
38. Der Kommissar" - After The Fire
39. We've Got Tonight" - Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton
40. Little Red Corvette" - Prince
41. Overkill" - Men At Work
42. Union Of The Snake" - Duran Duran
43. She Blinded Me With Science" - Thomas Dolby
44. Cum On Feel The Noise" - Quiet Riot
45. True" - Spandau Ballet
46. Goody Two Shoes" - Adam Ant
47. Puttin' On The Ritz" - Taco
48. Stray Cat Strut" - Stray Cats
49. One Thing Leads To Another" - The Fixx
50. Stand Back" - Stevie Nicks
51. Back On The Chain Gang" - Pretenders
52. One On One" - Daryl Hall & John Oates

Top 100 Hits of 1983
53. Rock The Casbah" - The Clash
54. Don't Let It End" - Styx
55. (Keep Feeling) Fascination" - Human League
56. The Other Guy" - Little River Band
57. All Right" - Christopher Cross
58. Heart To Heart" - Kenny Loggins
59. King Of Pain" - The Police
60. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" - Michael Jackson
61. Is There Something I Should Know" - Duran Duran
62. Allentown" - Billy Joel
63. Affair Of The Heart" - Rick Springfield
64. Too Shy" - Kajagoogoo
65. Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)" - Sheena Easton
66. Heartbreaker" - Dionne Warwick
67. Church Of The Poison Mind" - Culture Club
68. Suddenly Last Summer" - The Motels
69. Twilight Zone" - Golden Earing
70. (She's) Sexy + 17" - Stray Cats
71. It's A Mistake" - Men At Work
72. Delirious" - Prince
73. Solitare" - Laura Branigan
74. Come Dancing" - The Kinks
75. Our House" - Madness
76. Family Man" - Daryl Hall & John Oates
77. Human Nature" - Michael Jackson
78. I'll Tumble 4 Ya" - Culture Club
79. Heart And Soul" - Huey Lewis & The News
80. Crumblin' Down" - John Cougar Mellencamp
81. Don't Cry" - Asia
82. I Won't Hold You Back" - Toto
83. Promises, Promises" - Naked Eyes
84. She's A Beauty" - The Tubes
85. Tonight, I Celebrate My Love" - Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack
86. I'm Still Standing" - Elton John
87. Hot Girls In Love" - Loverboy
88. Lawyers In Love" - Jackson Browne
89. How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" - Laura Branigan
90. The Look Of Love (Part One)" - ABC
91. My Love" - Lionel Richie
92. Take Me To Heart" - Quarterflash
93. Always Something There To Remind Me" - Naked Eyes
94. Faithfully" - Journey
95. I Know There's Something Going On" - Frida
96. Far From Over" - Frank Stallone
97. China Girl" - David Bowie
98. Burning Down The House" - Talking Heads
99. Why Me" - Irene Cara
100. Your Love Is Driving Me Crazy" - Sammy Hagar




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Top 100 Hits of 1984
1. When Doves Cry" - Prince
2. What's Love Got To Do With It" - Tina Turner
3. Jump" - Van Halen
4. Karma Chameleon" - Culture Club
5. Like A Virgin" - Madonna
6. Hello" - Lionel Richie
7. Owner Of A Lonely Heart" - Yes
8. Against All Odds" - Phil Collins
9. Footloose" - Kenny Loggins
10. Ghostbusters" - Ray Parker Jr
11. I Just Called To Say I Love You" - Stevie Wonder
12. Out Of Touch" - Daryl Hall & John Oates
13. Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" - Wham
14. I Feel For You" - Chaka Khan
15. Missing You" - John Waite
16. Let's Hear It For The Boy" - Deniece Williams
17. Time After Time" - Cyndi Lauper
18. The Reflex" - Duran Duran
19. Dancing In The Dark" - Bruce Springsteen
20. Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)" - Billy Ocean
21. Talking In Your Sleep" - The Romantics
22. Hard Habit To Break" - Chicago
23. Let's Go Crazy" - Prince & The Revolution
24. Self Control" - Laura Branigan
25. The Wild Boys" - Duran Duran
26. Hold Me Now" - Thompson Twins
27. Jump (For My Love)" - Pointer Sisters
28. Joanna" - Kool & The Gang
29. Break My Stride" - Matthew Wilder
30. The Glamorous Life" - Sheila E
31. Somebody's Watching Me" - Rockwell w/ Michael Jackson
32. Running With The Night" - Lionel Richie
33. Penny Lover" - Lionel Richie
34. That's All" - Genesis
35. Stuck On You" - Lionel Richie
36. She Bop" - Cyndi Lauper
37. Oh Sherrie" - Steve Perry
38. 99 Red Ballons" - Nena
39. Drive" - The Cars
40. Here Comes The Rain Again" - Eurythmics
41. I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" - Elton John
42. Twist Of Fate" - Olivia Newton-John
43. The Heart Of Rock & Roll" - Huey Lewis & the News
44. Automatic" - Pointer Sisters
45. Girls Just Want To Have Fun" - Cyndi Lauper
46. No More Lonely Nights" - Paul McCartney
47. Infatuation" - Rod Stewart
48. Better Be Good Me" - Tina Turner
49. Sunglasses At Night" - Corey Hart
50. I Can Dream About You" - Dan Hartman
51. Sister Christian" - Night Ranger
52. Borderline" - Madonna

Top 100 Hits of 1984
53. Purple Rain" - Prince & The Revolution
54. Eyes Without A Face" - Billy Idol
55. State Of Shock" - The Jacksons
56. The Warrior" - Scandal f/ Patty Smyth
57. All Through The Night" - Cyndi Lauper
58. I Want A New Drug" - Huey Lewis & The News
59. If This Is It" - Huey Lewis & The News
60. Miss Me Blind" - Culture Club
61. Sad Songs (Say So Much)" - Elton John
62. Lucky Star" - Madonna
63. Almost Paradise" - Mike Reno & Ann Wilson
64. Cover Me" - Bruce Springsteen
65. Legs" - ZZ Top
66. Strut" - Sheena Easton
67. If Ever You're In My Arms Again" - Peabo Bryson
68. I Can't Hold Back" - Survivor
69. To All The Girls I've Loved Before" - Julio Iglesias & Willie Nelson
70. Love Somebody" - Rick Springfield
71. You Might Think" - The Cars
72. Adult Education" - Daryl Hall & John Oates
73. Breakdance" - Irene Cara
74. They Don't Know" - Tracey Ullman
75. I'm So Excited" - Pointer Sisters
76. Got A Hold On Me" - Christine McVie (Fleetwood Mac)
77. Pink Houses" - John Cougar Mellencamp
78. Thriller" - Michael Jackson
79. Nobody Told Me" - John Lennon
80. Let The Music Play" - Shannon
81. Wrapped Around Your Finger" - The Police
82. Head Over Heals" - Go-Go's
83. Cruel Summer" - Bananarama
84. Think Of Laura" - Christopher Cross
85. Magic" - The Cars
86. Breakin'...There's No Stoppin' Us" - Ollie & Jerry
87. New Moon On Monday" - Duran Duran
88. Lights Out" - Peter Wolf
89. Round And Round" - Ratt
90. The Longest Time" - Billy Joel
91. The Language Of Love" - Dan Fogelberg
92. I Still Can't Get Over Loving You" - Ray Parker Jr
93. Dancing In The Sheets" - Shalamar
94. On The Dark Side" - John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band
95. Read 'Em And Weep" - Barry Manilow
96. Blue Jean" - David Bowie
97. Desert Moon" - Dennis DeYoung
98. Doctor Doctor" - Thompson Twins
99. An Innocent Man" - Billy Joel
100. Some Guys Have All The Luck" - Rod Stewart



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Top 100 Hits of 1985
1. Careless Whisper" - George Michael
2. Say You, Say Me" - Lionel Richie
3. Separate Lives" - Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin
4. I Want To Know What Love Is" - Foreigner
5. Money For Nothing" - Dire Straits
6. We Are The World" - USA For Africa
7. Broken Wings" - Mr. Mister
8. Everybody Wants To Rule The World" - Tears For Fears
9. The Power Of Love" - Huey Lewis & The News
10. We Built This City" - Starship
11. St. Elmo's Fire" - John Parr
12. Can't Fight This Feeling" - REO Speedwagon
13. Crazy For You" - Madonna
14. Easy Lover" - Phil Collins & Phillip Bailey
15. Everytime You Go Away" - Paul Young
16. Don't You (Forget About Me)" - Simple Minds
17. Take On Me" - a-ha
18. Party All The Time" - Eddie Murphy
19. Everything She Wants" - Wham!
20. Shout" - Tears For Fears
21. Alive And Kicking" - Simple Minds
22. I Miss You" - Klymaxx
23. Sea Of Love" - Honeydrippers
24. Cool It Now" - New Edition
25. Part-Time Lover" - Stevie Wonder
26. Saving All My Love For You" - Whitney Houston
27. Sussudio" - Phil Collins
28. Oh Sheila" - Ready For The World
29. View To A Kill" - Duran Duran
30. One More Night" - Phil Collins
31. Cherish" - Kool & The Gang
32. Heaven" - Bryan Adams
33. The Heat Is On" - Glenn Frey
34. Raspberry Beret" - Prince & The Revolution
35. You're The Inspiration" - Chicago
36. If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" - Sting
37. Miami Vice Theme - Instrumental" - Jan Hammer
38. Freeway Of Love" - Aretha Franklin
39. Don't Lose My Number" - Phil Collins
40. Never" - Heart
41. Things Can Only Get Better" - Howard Jones
42. The Boys Of Summer" - Don Henley
43. Rhythm Of The Night" - DeBarge
44. We Don't Need Another Hero" - Tina Turner
45. We Belong" - Pat Benatar
46. Loverboy" - Billy Ocean
47. All I Need" - Jack Wagner
48. One Night In Bangkok" - Murray Head
49. Never Surrender" - Corey Hart
50. Lovergirl" - Teena Marie
51. Nightshift" - Commodores
52. Head Over Heels" - Go-Go's

Top 100 Hits of 1985
53. Neutron Dance" - Pointer Sisters
54. Axel F - Instrumental" - Harold Faltermeyer
55. You Give Good Love" - Whitney Houston
56. Search Is Over" - Survivor
57. Small Town" - John Cougar Mellencamp
58. Smooth Operator" - Sade
59. Glory Days" - Bruce Springsteen
60. Suddenly" - Billy Ocean
61. Run To You" - Bryan Adams
62. Obsession" - Animotion
63. Lonely Ol' Night" - John Cougar Mellencamp
64. Some Like It Hot" - Power Station
65. Valotte" - Julian Lennon
66. You Belong To The City" - Glenn Fry
67. Material Girl" - Madonna
68. Perfect Way" - Scritti Politti
69. Election Day" - Arcadia
70. Too Late For Goodbyes" - Julian Lennon
71. Freedom" - Wham!
72. In My House" - Mary Jane Girls
73. Summer Of '69" - Bryan Adams
74. Sleeping Bag" - ZZ Top
75. Angel" - Madonna
76. Lay Your Hands On Me" - Thompson Twins
77. I'm On Fire" - Bruce Springsteen
78. Would I Lie To You" - Eurythmics
79. Who's Zoomin' Who" - Aretha Franklin
80. Fortress Around Your Heart" - Sting
81. Born In The USA" - Bruce Springsteen
82. All She Wants To Do Is Dance" - Don Henley
83. Voices Carry" - 'Til Tuesday
84. Be Near Me" - ABC
85. Private Dancer" - Tina Turner
86. Fresh" - Kool & The Gang
87. Sentimental Street" - Night Ranger
88. California Girls" - David Lee Roth
89. Do What You Do" - Jermaine Jackson
90. Method Of Modern Love" - Hall & Oates
91. Walking On Sunshine" - Katrina & The Waves
92. Pop Life" - Prince & The Revolution
93. You're Only Human (Second Wind)" - Billy Joel
94. Invincible" - Pat Benatar
95. Lovin' Every Minute Of It" - Loverboy
96. Get It On (Bang A Gong)" - Power Station
97. Dare Me" - Pointer Sisters
98. What About Love" - Heart
99. You Are My Lady" - Freddie Jackson
100. Dress You Up" - Madonna




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Top 100 Hits of 1986
1. That's What Friends Are For" - Dionne Warwick & Friends
2. Walk Like An Egyptian" - Bangles
3. On My Own" - Patti Labelle & Michael McDonald
4. The Way It Is" - Bruce Hornsby & The Range
5. You Give Love A Bad Name" - Bon Jovi
6. Greatest Love Of All" - Whitney Houston
7. There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)" - Billy Ocean
8. How Will I Know" - Whitney Houston
9. Kyrie" - Mr. Mister
10. Kiss" - Prince & The Revolution
11. Next Time I Fall" - Peter Cetera & Amy Grant
12. Burning Heart" - Survivor
13. Stuck With You" - Huey Lewis & The News
14. When I Think Of You" - Janet Jackson
15. Rock Me Amadeus" - Falco
16. West End Girls" - Pet Shop Boys
17. Sledgehammer" - Peter Gabriel
18. Human" - Human League
19. Sara" - Starship
20. Higher Love" - Steve Winwood
21. Glory Of Love" - Peter Cetera
22. Everybody Have Fun Tonight" - Wang Chung
23. Friends And Lovers" - Gloria Loring & Carl Anderson
24. Conga" - Miami Sound Machine
25. Secret Lovers" - Atlantic Starr
26. Live To Tell" - Madonna
27. Addicted To Love" - Robert Palmer
28. I Can't Wait" - Nu Shooz
29. What Have You Done For Me Lately" - Janet Jackson
30. Venus" - Bananarama
31. What You Need" - INXS
32. Take My Breath Away" - Berlin
33. These Dreams" - Heart
34. Holding Back The Years" - Simply Red
35. Walk Of Life" - Dire Straits
36. Dancing On The Ceiling" - Lionel Richie
37. Amanda" - Boston
38. Papa Don't Preach" - Madonna
39. True Colors" - Cyndi Lauper
40. Talk To Me" - Stevie Nicks
41. Mad About You" - Belinda Carlisle
42. Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)" - Glass Tiger
43. When The Going Gets Tough" - Billy Ocean
44. Why Can't This Be Love" - Van Halen
45. Danger Zone" - Kenny Loggins
46. Crush On You" - The Jets
47. Hip To Be Square" - Huey Lewis & The News
48. Manic Monday" - Bangles
49. I'm Your Man" - Wham!
50. If You Leave" - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
51. Word Up" - Cameo
52. Invisible Touch" - Genesis

Top 100 Hits of 1986
53. No One Is To Blame" - Howard Jones
54. To Be A Lover" - Billy Idol
55. Throwing It All Away" - Genesis
56. Your Love" - The Outfield
57. Something About You" - Level 42
58. Let's Go All The Way" - Sly Fox
59. Tonight She Comes" - The Cars
60. Typical Male" - Tina Turner
61. Nasty" - Janet Jackson
62. R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A" - John Cougar Mellencamp
63. I Didn't Mean To Turn You On" - Robert Palmer
64. Who's Johnny" - El DeBarge
65. Two Of Hearts" - Stacey Q
66. Sweetest Taboo" - Sade
67. Stand By Me" - Ben E. King
68. We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off" - Jermaine Stewart
69. Take Me Home Tonight" - Eddie Money
70. Sweet Freedom" - Michael McDonald
71. Walk This Way" - Run DMC
72. Words Get In The Way" - Miami Sound Machine
73. Love Touch" - Rod Stewart
74. All I Need Is A Miracle" - Mike & The Mechanics
75. Rumors" - Timex Social Club
76. Silent Running" - Mike & The Mechanics
77. All Cried Out" - Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam w/ Full Force
78. Don't Get Me Wrong" - Pretenders
79. Baby Love" - Regina
80. Spies Like Us" - Paul McCartney
81. True Blue" - Madonna
82. Living In America" - James Brown
83. Take Me Home" - Phil Collins
84. Dreamtime" - Daryl Hall
85. Bad Boy" - Miami Sound Machine
86. Heartbeat" - Don Johnson
87. Nikita" - Elton John
88. King For A Day" - Thompson Twins
89. A Different Corner" - George Michael
90. Love Will Conquer All" - Lionel Richie
91. Life In A Northern Town" - The Dream Academy
92. Go Home" - Stevie Wonder
93. Sweet Love" - Anita Baker
94. Your Wildest Dreams" - The Moody Blues
95. Is It Love" - Mr. Mister
96. You Should Be Mine (The Woo Woo Song)" - Jeffrey Osborne
97. Harlem Shuffle" - Rolling Stones
98. My Hometown" - Bruce Springsteen
99. Love Zone" - Billy Ocean
100. The Rain" - Oran "Juice" Jones




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Top 100 Hits of 1987
1. Faith" - George Michael
2. Alone" - Heart
3. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" - Whitney Houston
4. C'est la Vie" - Robbie Nevil
5. Shake You Down" - Gregory Abbott
6. Bamba" - Los Lobos
7. Livin' On A Prayer" - Bon Jovi
8. Here I Go Again" - Whitesnake
9. Heaven Is A Place On Earth" - Belinda Carlisle
10. (I've Had) The Time Of My Life" - Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
11. Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" - Starship
12. I Think We're Alone Now" - Tiffany
13. With Or Without You" - U2
14. At This Moment" - Billy Vera & The Beaters
15. Keep Your Hands To Yourself" - Georgia Satellites
16. Heart And Soul" - T'Pau
17. Open Your Heart" - Madonna
18. Didn't We Almost Have It All" - Whitney Houston
19. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" - U2
20. Looking For A New Love" - Jody Watley
21. Don't Dream It's Over" - Crowded House
22. Is This Love" - Whitesnake
23. Shake Your Love" - Debbie Gibson
24. Shakedown" - Bob Seger
25. Notorious" - Duran Duran
26. I Want Your Sex" - George Michael
27. The Lady In Red" - Chris DeBurgh
28. Always" - Atlantic Starr
29. Head To Toe" - Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam
30. Mony Mony" - Billy Idol
31. Only In My Dreams" - Debbie Gibson
32. Land Of Confusion" - Genesis
33. Lost In Emotion" - Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam
34. Should've Known Better" - Richard Marx
35. You Keep Me Hanging On" - Kim Wilde
36. Touch Me (I Want Your Body)" - Samantha Fox
37. Lean On Me" - Club Nouveau
38. Catch Me (I'm Falling)" - Pretty Poison
39. I Knew You Were Waiting" - Aretha Franklin & George Michael
40. (I Just) Died In Your Arms" - Cutting Crew
41. Control" - Janet Jackson
42. Somewhere Out There" - Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram
43. U Got The Look" - Prince
44. Don't You Want Me" - Jody Watley
45. Jacob's Ladder" - Huey Lewis & The News
46. I Heard A Rumour" - Bananarama
47. Little Lies" - Fleetwood Mac
48. Songbird - Instrumental" - Kenny G
49. Breakout" - Swing Out Sister
50. Someday" - Glass Tiger
51. Bad" - Michael Jackson
52. In Too Deep" - Genesis

Top 100 Hits of 1987
53. I Just Can't Stop Loving You" - Michael Jackson & Siedah Garrett
54. La Isla Bonita" - Madonna
55. Let's Wait Awhile" - Janet Jackson
56. Luka" - Suzanne Vega
57. You Got It All" - The Jets
58. Who's That Girl" - Madonna
59. Don't Mean Nothing" - Richard Marx
60. Come Go With Me" - Expose
61. Will You Still Love Me?" - Chicago
62. Wanted Dead Or Alive" - Bon Jovi
63. Don't Disturb This Groove" - The System
64. Change Of Heart" - Cyndi Lauper
65. Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" - Gloria Estefan
66. Casanova" - LeVert
67. When Smokey Sings" - ABC
68. Is This Love" - Survivor
69. The Finer Things" - Steve Winwood
70. Rock Steady" - The Whispers
71. Big Time" - Peter Gabriel
72. Point Of No Return" - Expose
73. We'll Be Together" - Sting
74. Something So Strong" - Crowded House
75. Victory" - Kool & The Gang
76. One I Love" - R.E.M.
77. Causing A Commotion" - Madonna
78. Sign 'O' The Time" - Prince
79. Carrie" - Europe
80. Mandolin Rain" - Bruce Hornsby & The Range
81. Tonight,Tonight,Tonight" - Genesis
82. Can't We Try" - Dan Hill
83. Diamonds" - Herb Albert
84. Heat Of The Night" - Bryan Adams
85. Let Me Be The One" - Expose
86. Brilliant Disguise" - Bruce Springsteen
87. Midnight Blue" - Lou Gramm
88. Just To See Her" - Smokey Robinson
89. Doing It (All For My Baby)" - Huey Lewis & The News
90. Valerie" - Steve Winwood
91. Cross My Broken Heart" - The Jets
92. Ballerina Girl" - Lionel Richie
93. Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You" - Glenn Medeiros
94. It's A Sin" - Pet Shop Boys
95. I've Been In Love Before" - Cutting Crew
96. Wipeout" - Fat Boys f/ Beach Boys
97. Big Love" - Fleetwood Mac
98. Respect Yourself" - Bruce Willis
99. Who Will You Run To?" - Heart
100. Right On Track" - Breakfast Club




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Top 100 Hits of 1988
1. Need You Tonight" - INXS
2. Look Away" - Chicago
3. Roll With It" - Steve Winwood
4. Every Rose Has Its Thorn" - Poison
5. Got My Mind Set On You" - George Harrison
6. So Emotional" - Whitney Houston
7. Seasons Change" - Expose
8. Baby I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley" - Will To Power
9. Could've Been" - Tiffany
10. Never Gonna Give You Up" - Rick Astley
11. Sweet Child Of Mine" - Guns 'N' Roses
12. Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car" - Billy Ocean
13. Flame" - Cheap Trick
14. Giving You The Best That I Got" - Anita Baker
15. Waiting For A Star To Fall" - Boy Meets Girl
16. Hands To Heaven" - Breathe
17. How Can I Fall?" - Breathe
18. Anything For You" - Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
19. Wishing Well" - Terence Trent D'Arby
20. Hungry Eyes" - Eric Carmen
21. Wild, Wild West" - Escape Club
22. Hold On To The Nights" - Richard Marx
23. Man In The Mirror" - Michael Jackson
24. Love Bites" - Def Leppard
25. Where Do Broken Hearts Go" - Whitney Houston
26. One More Try" - George Michael
27. Groovy Kind Of Love" - Phil Collins
28. Father Figure" - George Michael
29. Bad Medicine" - Bon Jovi
30. Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
31. Devil Inside" - INXS
32. Pour Some Sugar On Me" - Def Leppard
33. Simply Irresistible" - Robert Palmer
34. Hazy Shade Of Winter" - Bangles
35. I'll Always Love You" - Taylor Dayne
36. Endless Summer Nights" - Richard Marx
37. Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)" - Samantha Fox
38. Angel" - Aerosmith
39. The Way You Make Me Feel" - Michael Jackson
40. Foolish Beat" - Debbie Gibson
41. Tell It To My Heart" - Taylor Dayne
42. Red Red Wine" - UB40
43. Together Forever" - Rick Astley
44. Kokomo" - Beach Boys
45. Monkey" - George Michael
46. Shattered Dreams" - Johnny Hates Jazz
47. I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That" - Elton John
48. Make Me Lose Control" - Eric Carmen
49. She's Like The Wind" - Patrick Swayze & Wendy Fraser
50. Make It Real" - The Jets
51. The Loco-Motion" - Kylie Minogue
52. I Don't Want Your Love" - Duran Duran

Top 100 Hits of 1988
53. What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)" - Information Society
54. Girlfriend" - Pebbles
55. If It Isn't Love" - New Edition
56. I Want To Be Your Man" - Zapp & Roger
57. Dirty Diana" - Michael Jackson
58. Walk On Water" - Eddie Money
59. Candle In The Wind" - Elton John
60. Don't Be Cruel" - Bobby Brown
61. Out Of The Blue" - Debbie Gibson
62. Desire" - U2
63. I Get Weak" - Belinda Carlisle
64. I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love" - Chicago
65. What Have I Done To Deserve This?" - Pet Shop Boys w/ Dusty Springfield
66. Sign Your Name" - Terence Trent D'Arby
67. Perfect World" - Huey Lewis & The News
68. Mercedes Boy" - Pebbles
69. 1-2-3" - Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
70. New Sensation" - INXS
71. Welcome To The Jungle" - Guns 'N' Roses
72. Everything Your Heart Desires" - Hall & Oates
73. Don't Be Cruel" - Cheap Trick
74. One Good Woman" - Peter Cetera
75. Pink Cadillac" - Natalie Cole
76. Always On My Mind" - Pet Shop Boys
77. Rocket 2 U" - The Jets
78. Fast Car" - Tracy Chapman
79. I Want Her" - Keith Sweat
80. Say You Will" - Foreigner
81. Electric Blue" - Icehouse
82. Nite And Day" - Al B. Sure
83. When It's Love" - Van Halen
84. The Promise" - When In Rome
85. I Still Believe" - Brenda K. Starr
86. The Valley Road" - Bruce Hornsby & The Range
87. I Don't Want To Live Without You" - Foreigner
88. One Moment In Time" - Whitney Houston
89. Valerie" - Steve Winwood
90. Cherry Bomb" - John Cougar Mellencamp
91. I Hate Myself For Loving You" - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
92. Just Like Paradise" - David Lee Roth
93. Prove Your Love" - Taylor Dayne
94. Piano In The Dark" - Brenda Russell
95. Never Tear Us Apart" - INXS
96. Nothin' But A Good Time" - Poison
97. Circle In The Sand Belinda Carlisle" - Belinda Carlisle
98. Don't Shed A Tear" - Paul Carrack
99. Wait" - White Lion
100. Nobody's Fool" - Kenny Loggins



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Top 100 Hits of 1989
1 .Another Day In Paradise" - Phil Collins
2 .Miss You Much" - Janet Jackson
3 .Back To Life" - Soul II Soul f/ Caron Wheeler
4 .We Didn't Start The Fire" - Billy Joel
5 .Blame It On The Rain" - Milli Vanilli
6 .My Prerogative" - Bobby Brown
7 .Straight Up" - Paula Abdul
8 .Lost In Your Eyes" - Debbie Gibson
9 .Wind Beneath My Wings" - Bette Midler
10. Bust A Move" - Young M C
11. Don't Know Much" - Linda Ronstadt f/ Aaron Neville
12. Right Here Waiting" - Richard Marx
13. Forever Your Girl" - Paula Abdul
14. Girl You Know It's True" - Milli Vanilli
15. Cold Hearted" - Paula Abdul
16. Love Shack" - The B-52's
17. I'll Be There For You" - Bon Jovi
18. She Drives Me Crazy" - Fine Young Cannibals
19. I'll Be Loving You (Forever)" - New Kids On The Block
20. Baby Don't Forget My Number" - Milli Vanilli
21. The Living Years" - Mike & The Mechanics
22. Two Hearts" - Phil Collins
23. I'm Gonna Miss You" - Milli Vanilli
24. Toy Soldiers" - Martika
25. Like A Prayer" - Madonna
26. Heaven" - Warrant
27. On Our Own" - Bobby Brown
28. Don't Wanna Lose You Now" - Gloria Estefan
29. Don't Rush Me" - Taylor Dayne
30. The Way That You Love Me" - Paula Abdul
31. If I Could Turn Back Time" - Cher
32. Born To Be My Baby" - Bon Jovi
33. The Look" - Roxette
34. If You Don't Know Me By Now" - Simply Red
35. Every Little Step" - Bobby Brown
36. Listen To Your Heart" - Roxette
37. Good Thing" - Fine Young Cannibals
38. When I'm With You" - Sheriff
39. Rock On" - Michael Damien
40. When I See You Smile" - Bad English
41. With Every Beat Of My Heart" - Taylor Dayne
42. Buffalo Stance" - Neneh Cherry
43. Once Bitten Twice Shy" - Great White
44. So Alive" - Love And Rockets
45. Armageddon It" - Def Leppard
46. The Lover In Me" - Sheena Easton
47. Batdance" - Prince
48. Eternal Flame" - Bangles
49. Hangin' Tough" - New Kids On The Block
50. My Heart Can't Tell You No" - Rod Stewart
51. 18 And Life" - Skid Row
52. Satisfied" - Richard Marx

Top 100 Hits of 1989
53. I Like It" - Dino
54. You Got It (The Right Stuff)" - New Kids On The Block
55. Angelia" - Richard Marx
56. Second Chance" - 38 Special
57. Miss You Like Crazy" - Natalie Cole
59. Real Love" - Jody Watley
59. Wild Thing" - Tone Loc
60. Soldier Of Love" - Donny Osmond
61. Cherish" - Madonna
62. When The Children Cry" - White Lion
63. Secret Rendezvous" - Karyn White
64. The Way You Love Me" - Karyn White
65. Lay Your Hands On Me" - Bon Jovi
66. All This Time" - Tiffany
67. Living In Sin" - Bon Jovi
68. Close My Eyes (Forever)" - Lita Ford w/ Ozzy Osbourne
69. Don't Close Your Eyes" - Kix
70. Express Yourself" - Madonna
71. Sowing The Seeds Of Love" - Tears For Fears
72. Funky Cold Medina" - Tone Loc
73. In Your Room" - Bangles
74. Love Song" - The Cure
75. Just Like Jesse James" - Cher
76. Shower Me With Your Love" - Surface
77. Roni" - Bobby Brown
78. Angel Eyes" - Jeff Healey Band
79. Love In An Elevator" - Aerosmith
80. Stand" - R.E.M
81. After All" - Peter Cetera w/ Cher
82. What I Am" - Edie Brickell w/ New Bohemians
83. Paradise City" - Guns N' Roses
84. This Time I Know It's For Real" - Donna Summer
85. She Wants To Dance With Me" - Rick Astley
86. What You Don't Know" - Expose
87. Heaven Help Me" - Deon Estus
88. It's No Crime" - Babyface
89. Surrender To Me" - Ann Wilson w/ Robin Zander
90. I Remember Holding You" - Boys Club
91. The End Of The Innocence" - Don Henley
92. Rock Wit'cha" - Bobby Brown
93. Keep On Movin'" - Soul II Soul
94. Thinking Of You" - Safire
95. Crazy About Her" - Rod Stewart
96. Patience" - Guns N' Roses
97. Cover Girl" - New Kids On The Block
98. Smooth Criminal" - Michael Jackson
99. Dreamin'" - Vanessa Williams
100. I Drove All Night" - Cyndi Lauper
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