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Top 7 Stevie Wonder Songs of the '80s
Here's a look at the finest '80s songs from Motown & soul legend Stevie Wonder.
Weird Al Yankovic
One of the most successful and famous song parodists in rock history, "Weird Al" Yankovic has made a healthy career out of mocking current pop hits. His goofy but often hilarious lyrical rewrites have always displayed a sharp wit, but less recognized is Yankovic's deep understanding of pop culture currency that allows him to accomplish so much within a somewhat restrictive format.
Profile of British Pop Singer Kim Wilde
English pop singer Kim Wilde may sometimes mistakenly be labeled in the U.S. as something of a one-hit wonder, but she actually maintained a vibrant, consistently active solo career in her native U.K. throughout the decade and well into the '90s. Blessed with photogenic qualities well-suited for the MTV age and a pleasant, spirited vocal style,...
Top '80s Songs by The Who
Despite releasing only two studio albums during the early '80s before going on long-term hiatus, The Who produced some important and lasting music in the years immediately following original drummer Keith Moon's tragic death. This output may not have matched several of the band's classic album-length statements of the '60s and '70s, but the...
Top Weird Al Yankovic Songs of the '80s
For some '80s music fans, Weird Al Yankovic and his song parodies became almost as memorable as the songs they're based upon. Here's a look at Yankovic's best tunes of his initial era.