Track Listing

1. Mickey - Toni Basil
2. Centerfold - J. Geils Band
3. C'Est la Vie - Robbie Nevil
4. Rock Me Tonite - Billy Squier
5. Abracadabra - Steve Miller, Steve Miller, Steve Miller Band
6. Promised, Promises - Naked Eyes
7. Don't Dream It's Over - Crowded House
8. Only the Lonely - The Motels
9. Never Surrender - Corey Hart
10. Mary's Prayer - Danny Wilson
11. Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone) - Glass Tiger
12. Walking on Sunshine - Katrina & the Waves
13. Miss Me Blind - Culture Club
14. Morning Train (Nine to Five) - Sheena Easton
15. Shattered Dreams - Johnny Hates Jazz
16. (I Just) Died in Your Arms - Cutting Crew
17. Don't Shed a Tear - Paul Carrack
18. Get It On (Bang a Gong) - The Power Station
19. Destination Unknown - Missing Persons
20. Election Day - Arcadia

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9283 in Music
• Released on: 1998-04-10
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .19 pounds

Customer Reviews

One of the best, most varied 80s compilations available
Having both graduated high school and college in the 1980s, my husband and I became fans of 80s music for life--in fact, our recent wedding was all 80s! We own at least 10 different 80s compilation CDs, and this is definitely one of the best. The album is very diverse: it includes the expected 80s pop hits such as "Mickey" by Toni Basil and "Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves, but it also offers some great, lesser-know tunes, namely "Mary's Prayer" by Danny Wilson and "Don't Shed a Tear" by Paul Carrack. Similarly, not only does the CD feature big 80s rock bands such as J. Geils and Steve Miller, but also there are some one-hit wonder groups, including Johnny Hates Jazz and Cutting Crew. A wonderful blend of various styles from that great decade of music.

Good deal
I bought this CD for some tunes to stick on my ipod. I got kind of sick of paying .99 per song. At this price I was able to get a lot of 80's music for way less than I would have paid at the itunes store. The music is nice and clear and brings back mems.

Blasts From My Past
I am very pleased with my purchase of the Big Hits of the 80s. I purchased this for my daughter. She said it took her back to her childhood days. Each song evoked a memory. The sound quality is excellent. The complilation of songs is fairly representative of the period. However, there were a couple of unfamiliar songs that could not be found on any "Hits of the 80s" lists. Despite this, my daughter and I still recommend this purchase to others interested in 80s music.