Just like last year, we have our annual countdown coming up for My Top 20 songs that turn 40 years old this year, 2023.  If you want to know about my criteria for this countdown, view this post.  1982 was tough, but nowhere near as tough as 1983.  So as we anticipate April 1st, here are the list of songs that were considered, but did not make the countdown, including six (marked by *) that almost made it: 99 Luftballoons – Nena Break My Stride – Matthew Wilder* Burning Down The House – Talking Heads Foolin – Def Leppard Gimme All …..more →

Once again, we are back for another countdown of songs turning 30 years old, this time for 2023.  Starting on April 1 I will begin to countdown a song each day until my birthday on April 20 when I announce the #1 song turning 30 years old.  See this previous post to determine the criteria of this list. So, as we wait for April 1st, here are the list of songs that were considered, but did not make the countdown, including five (marked by *) that almost made it: All for Love – Sting, Bryan Adams & Rod Stewart All Apologies – …..more →

We now come to the end of my countdown, and for the first time ever since I started this annual tradition, the #1 song is actually the #1 song by Billboard.  It’s hard not to put this song at the top, as it brings back lots of memories for those who grew up in the 90s and it’s considered to be one of the group’s best songs.  If last year’s goodbye hit didn’t do it before, this one certainly made them superstars.  And so, the #1 song release in 1992 and turning 30 years old is…End of the Road by …..more →

We now arrive at the top of my 40 year old countdown, and it was tough to choose between this song and the one we just listed.  However, given it’s longevity, it’s impact in pop culture as the original 80s montage song, the fact it was a huge chart success and remains one of the most recognizable songs as soon as the opening riff and chord progression are heard, it ultimately deserves its spot here at the top.  And so, the #1 1982 song that turns 40 years old today is…Eye of the Tiger by Survivor.

The final two entries for the 1982 countdown were SO hard to place.  I would have put in a tie if I could, but each song must have its place.  This track may not have charted high upon its initial release but has carried on and made an imprint on pop culture since then.  It’s still a very popular song, has been used in multiple video packages, and it’s hard not to smile and get excited when you hear it.  The #2 song in my 1982 countdown is I’m So Excited by The Pointer Sisters.

Rare has a hip hop song made as much of a pop culture impact as this next entry.  It is probably the best rap song released in 1992.  It’s beat and music are immediately known, as well as the spoken word intro, and it continues to hold its place in hip hop royality all these years later despite an amazing litany of other songs released since this one.  Our #2 entry in the top 20 30 year old songs is Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-A-Lot.