Jitterbug…face it, when you hear that word, what’s one of the first things you think of?  If you’re my age or even 20 years younger, it’s this song.  That’s how huge this song was back then and still is today.  Even the Spanish version that came out during the Transylvania movies was huge.  Some would think George Michael’s ultimate ballad should belong in this place, but in the end, after multiple listenings, this track ended up right here, and I would argue with anyone on its place above all the other competition below.  Coming in at #3 for the top …..more →

I’m willing to bet that when you learned that this song was coming up next, you were like wow, 1984 was a crazy year!  When I learned this song would be entering the discussion of 40 year old songs, I knew we were in for a doozy.  This track has been heard in every avenue imaginable, from commercials to movies, it’s been quoted over and over again, and part of it is because this track and its vocal performance is uncoverable.  A real lightning in a bottle moment. Coming in at #4 in the top 20 songs turning 40 years …..more →

Trying to position the top 5 songs released in 1984 was really hard, especially since this year spawned one of the most iconic soundtrack-based movies of the era.  The king of the soundtrack makes his return again to this countdown with another upbeat classic, and it’s hard to not feel like you want to dance when you hear this song.  This song would still sound fresh it were released today, but it was actually released in 1984 and is #5 in this countdown.  It’s Footloose by Kenny Loggins.

Again, as we asked before, what could possibly beat out the Purple one’s ultimate rock epic in this countdown?  How about one of the most recognizable and greatest power rock ballads of the 80s?  How many times have we heard this song quoted in some capacity, whether it’s a tv show, movie, or even the news?  Honestly, it’s a great song and has managed to continue to hold on to its popularity to this day.  Coming in at #6 for the top songs from 1984 countdown, it’s Can’t Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon.

Dearly beloved – we are gathered here today to get through this thing called the top 20 songs turning 40 years old in 2024, and here was my original #1 of this countdown.  However, as I finessed this list, it ended up falling down to this spot.  Still a high mark considering all the other songs that were considered, and it’s one of this artist’s most legendary songs, including an incredible finishing guitar solo.  It’s his second entry to this countdown under his name and it does not disappoint.  At #7 it’s Let’s Go Crazy by Prince.

At this point for the countdown of the top songs released in 1984, the questions are going to be asked are what could possibly beat the previous song?  In this case, how about one of the most anti-authority, rebellious, protest rock songs of all time?  This song is a staple for everyone sick and tired of the status quo and willing to tell everyone that they are done taking it.  When you hear this song, you’ll know why it rose so high, high up to #8 – it is We’re Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister.