"Don't Stop Believin'" was released by Journey on October 19, 1981. The flip side was called "Natural Thing." Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco, California, U.S.
Other top ten hits for the band in the 1980s were "Who's Crying Now," "Open Arms," and "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)." Over the years, 'Don't Stop Believin'' has become the band's signature song and has become an all-time classic.
2. "You Shook Me All Night Long"
Answer: AC/DC
"You Shook Me All Night Long" was performed by the Australian rock band AC/DC. The song was released on 15 August 1980. The flip side was "Have a Drink on Me" (UK/US), while in Australia it was "What Do You Do for Money Honey".
A new member of the band, Englishman Brian Johnson, became the lead singer for the band after Bon Scott died from acute alcohol poisoning. AC/DC were formed in Sydney, Australia, in 1973.
Two great songs from the band are "Highway to Hell" (1979) and "Thunderstruck" (1990). A very popular band with the fans, as they have sold over 200 million records worldwide.
3. "Owner of a Lonely Heart"
Answer: Yes
The British rock band Yes recorded the song "Owner of a Lonely Heart," which was released on October 24, 1983. The B-side of the single was called "Our Song." "Owner of a Lonely Heart" reached number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks charts. However, in the UK, the song had a more modest performance, peaking at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart.
Yes, the band was established in London in 1968. Throughout their career of more than fifty years, they have achieved significant commercial success and have had multiple albums reach the top ten on the charts.
4. "Crazy Train"
Answer: Ozzy Osbourne
"Crazy Train" was the very first song by Ozzy Osbourne to be released as a single after he was sacked by the English band Black Sabbath. The flip side was called "You Lookin' at Me Lookin' at You". His first song was also on his debut album, "Blizzard of Ozz." Both the single and the album were released in 1980.
Personnel on the studio album were the unmistakable Randy Rhoads, Bob Daisley, Lee Kerslake, and Ozzy Osbourne. The song's meaning has its roots going back to the Cold War, which was between the United States and the Soviet Union. As a kid, I can remember the threat of a nuclear war.
5. "Free Fallin'"
Answer: Tom Petty
Here we have a song by the American Tom Petty. "Free Fallin'" was released in October 1989 and was the first song on his debut solo album, "Full Moon Fever," also from 1989. This song topped the charts on US Mainstream Rock (Billboard), while on the US Billboard Hot 100 it stalled at number seven. The song was written by Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne (of ELO fame).
There was a 12-inch and CD version in the UK that had the tracks "Down the Line," "Love Is a Long Road," and "Free Fallin'" (live).
What stands out in this song is the acoustic guitar played by Tom and Jeff. Two other personnel on the song were Mike Campbell, 12-string electric guitar, and Phil Jones, who played the drums.
6. "Should I Stay or Should I Go"
Answer: The Clash
Great song from the English band The Clash. "Should I Stay or Should I Go" was originally released on 17 September 1982. On 18 February 1991, the song was reissued. The second time around, "Should I Stay or Should I Go" went to number one on the UK Singles Chart. The song has now become a punk-rock anthem. Great bass line on the track, very catchy and easy to play if you play bass.
The flip side of the record had "Straight to Hell" which was a double A-side.
7. "Run to You"
Answer: Bryan Adams
"Run to You" was released on October 18, 1984. The flip side was called "I'm Ready." The songwriters were Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance. The song did well in the charts, topping the US Top Rock Tracks (Billboard), stalling at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100, and stalling at number eleven on the UK Singles Chart.
Adams and Jim originally wrote the song for someone else, not for Adams himself. The producer for the band Blue Oyster Cult, Bruce Fairbairn, asked Adams and Jim if they could write a song for his band. After finalizing the song, Blue Oyster Cult rejected it, and it was subsequently offered to the American rock band 38 Special. They also turned down the song. In the end it was used as the lead single for Adams' fourth studio album, "Reckless," which was released on October 18, 1984.
8. "Waiting for a Girl Like You"
Answer: Foreigner
"Waiting for a Girl Like You" was released by the American band Foreigner on October 2, 1981 (U.S.) and December 4, 1981 (UK). The flip side was called "I'm Gonna Win." Chart-wise, the song reached number one on the US Mainstream Rock (Billboard) and number two on the US Billboard Hot 100. In the UK, it peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart.
The songwriters were Mick Jones-keyboards and backing vocals and Lou Gramm-lead vocals. Other band members on the song were Dennis Elliott-drums and backing vocals and Rick Wills-bass and backing vocals.
Between 1977 and 2009, the band released nine studio albums, with five of them reaching the top-five positions in the American charts. The band's fourth studio album, "4," was their only album to reach number one position on the US Billboard 200. Foreigner was a very successful band with sales of over 80 million records.
9. "Keep On Loving You"
Answer: REO Speedwagon
"Keep On Loving You" was released by the American rock band REO Speedwagon on November 4, 1980. The flip side of the record was "Follow My Heart." The song did well in the charts, reaching number one on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the US Cash Box. In the UK, "Keep On Loving You" reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart. Kevin Cronin, the band's rhythm guitarist, wrote the song.
REO Speedwagon was formed in Champaign, Illinois, U.S., in 1973. In a career spanning over 50 years, the band has recorded 16 studio albums, with their ninth album, "Hi Infidelity," reaching the number one position on the US Billboard 200. The band disbanded at the end of 2024 but has made the odd live appearance.
The song is about Kevin Cronin's future wife, who had an affair before they were married. Basically, he is saying despite her cheating on him, he will love her through the good and bad times, and everything can be worked out if you work on it.
10. "Start Me Up"
Answer: The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones released the song on 14 August 1981. The flip side of the record was called "No Use in Crying." "Start Me Up" topped the charts on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock and peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart. As usual, the songwriters were Jagger and Richards.
The song was the lead single from the band's 16th studio album, "Tattoo You" (1981), which also included the flip-side song.
The Windows '95 operating system, which features a "Start" button on the main screen, was introduced by Microsoft using the song "Start Me Up" in advertisements in 1995. The song was also the first time the Rolling Stones had a video on the MTV channel (Music Television).
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