This Tiffany number, itself a cover of a ’60s hit for Tommy James and the Shondells, appears in its ’80s ... the song’s fault? I mean, yeah, probably. “I Think We’re Alone Now ...

For Tom Petty, the '80s began on complicated ground ... Down," one of Petty's most recognizable and beloved songs, lands at No. 11 on this list speaks to Petty's sheer songwriting prowess ...

a subgenre that continued to make waves into the '90s era. From Michael Jackson to The Gap Band, here's a list of some of the hottest R&B songs of the '80s.