When Asia emerged in the early 1980s, the term supergroup came with enormous expectations. John Wetton had been in King Crimson, Steve Howe was a key…

When China Girl became a hit for David Bowie in 1983, it was hardly a new composition. Bowie had actually recorded the song several years earlier wit…

In the early 1980s, reggae rhythms were finding their way into mainstream pop across Europe, and few songs captured that laid-back spirit better than…

By 1983, Styx had already built a reputation for blending progressive rock with arena-sized melodies. While the band was known for ambitious concept …

Before the stadium anthems and global superstardom fully arrived, Bryan Adams built much of his reputation on songs that balanced rock energy with em…

"I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues" is a song by British musician Elton John. It was released in April 1983 as the lead single …

"Delirious" is a song by American musician Prince. It was released on August 17, 1983, as the third single from his fifth studio album, 199…

"Human Nature" is a song performed by American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson , and it is the fifth single from his sixth solo album, Thr…

"Photograph" is a song by the British hard rock band Def Leppard. It was released on January 1983 as the lead single from their third studi…

"Foolin'" is a song by English heavy metal band Def Leppard. It was released on August 1983 as the third single from their third studio…

"Embrujada" is a song by Spanish singer song-writer Tino Casal. It was included on his second studio album Etiqueta negra (1983). It was re…

"Dirty Laundry" is a song by American musician Don Henley. It was released on October 12, 1982, as the second single from his debut solo st…

"Why Me?" is a song written by Giorgio Moroder, Keith Forsey, and Irene Cara. It was released as the first official single from Cara's …

"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" is a song by American singer, songwriter Michael Jackson. It was released on September 19, 1983 as the sixth …

"If I'd Been the One" is a song by American rock band 38 Special. It was released as the lead single from their sixth studio album Tour…

"Lucky Star" is a song by American singer Madonna. It was released on September 9, 1983 as the fourth single from her self-titled debut stu…

"Rock of Ages" is a song by English rock band Def Leppard. It was released on June 1983 as the second single from third studio album "…

"Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" is a song by American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson. It was released on May 9, 1983 as the fourth…

"My Love" is a song by American singer-songwriter Lionel Richie. It was released on April 1983 as the third and final single from his self-…

"Rockit" is a composition recorded by American jazz pianist Herbie Hancock. It was released on July 1983 as a single from his studio album …