(Finished November 3rd, 2019) The Best Songs From 80s Soundtracks Outside The Top Twelve, Part 1

Hello,

These songs are from 80s movies that were mediocre or sometimes completely forgettable. Many of these songs are the best part about many of these movies. (I'm looking at you "Streets of Fire"). Some of these songs have been forgotten, but the songs are unforgettable. Some movies were good movies, but the soundtrack wasn't so great. Some of the soundtracks are amazing, but the movie isn't so good- that would be you "Purple Rain". Ultimately I want to get to the point where I can count down the Top 12, or so, 80's soundtracks. Some of the selections will be quite obvious, including one of the greatest CDs ever- "Purple Rain". That may not be the only Prince soundtrack either. You're likely to see "Pretty In Pink", "Footloose", "Lost Boys" and some other CDs that may be more surprising.

From "Say Anything..." is 1) Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes"- this is perhaps one of the most iconic scenes in an 80s movie, but overall the movie is pretty mediocre. But this song is sublime:

2) From "The Legend of Billie Jean", one of Pat Benatar's last hits "Invincible":

3) From the very good and funny "Ghostbusters", Ray Parker Jr.'s "Ghostbusters":

4) From "Ghostbusters" The Thompson Twins "In The Name of Love":

5) From "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", Yello's "Oh Yeah":

6) From "An Officer and A Gentleman" Joe Cocker's "Up Where We Belong":

7) From "Who's That Girl", Madonna's "Who's That Girl":

8) From "Desperately Seeking Susan", Madonna's "Into The Groove":

9) From "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" Tina Turner's "We Don't Need Another Hero":

10) From "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" Tina Turner's "One of The Living":

11) From the heartbreaking "Less Than Zero", The Bangles "Hazy Shade of Winter":

12) From the legendary "Fast Times At Ridgemont High", Jackson Browne's "Somebody's Baby":

13) From "At Close Range" Madonna's "Live To Tell":

14) From "Streets of Fire" Dan Hartman's "I Can Dream About You":



15) From "White Nights" Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin's "Separate Lives":



16) From "Against All Odds" Phil Collins' "Against All Odds":

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