Top 10 - 1980s Worst Songs We'll Never Forget

[@ChatNoirVibes]

What songs do you think are the worst from the 1980s? 🤔

[@kevinstreeter6943]

"Never going to give you up" and "Mickey" should not be on this list.

[@DRFyfe-yb8hc]

I would think that any of the songs on the albums that did not chart would be the worst. Are you asking the worst that charted in maybe top 50 or 100?

[@JoMetz-s7l]

@@kevinstreeter6943I agree

[@radovankraft1033]

@@kevinstreeter6943 Never gonna give you up is one of the best songs of the 80s

[@jacklow9611]

None of these. Critics don't know sh!t.

[@Spitfirethedragon]

All these songs are better than most of the song coming out today.

[@ChatNoirVibes]

I 100% agree!

[@lucken13]

Not most, ALL!!!!!!!

[@guineapiglady2841]

You can say that again.

[@retluoc]

That's exactly how I've felt since around 2010. 😆

[@julieford148]

This narrator must’ve not been around in the 80s

[@barthunt8640]

I’m 54yo and obviously grew up in the 80’s and the people at Rolling Stone needs to have their heads examined.

[@jaynavarre6498]

They are all d-e-i hires…lol

[@Dirtcake71]

I'm 53 and I agree with you.

[@karenschneberger2655]

Agreed!

[@lemonladybug]

They have been clueless since the beginning. National Inquirer was more intelligent

[@programma8]

I agree

[@christinaleisure1818]

This list was obviously compiled by someone who wasn't around in the 80's and has NO idea what they're talking about! Don't judge our music, stick to your own era!

[@lorenapereyra3257]

😂😂😂

[@davidboop663]

Yeah, annoying songs, sure, but not worst.

[@davidboop663]

By annoying, i mean overplayed, not bad.

[@davidboop663]

And the background info is not accurate.

[@romatteegopysingh6322]

You are right and I see the proof all over. my 12 year old step sons were singing “never gonna give you up “ for months as part of an online meme. “Don’t worry be happy” has been in recent commercials and movies, as was “Final countdown “. Critics do need to get a grip and stay in touch with what people like.

[@Barcodum]

WOW! After watching this video, I don’t think I’ve ever been happier or more thankful that I have NEVER been a Rolling Stone reader.

[@sroevukasroevuka]

Not missing much

[@quietman71]

I'd call Rolling Stone a bunch of a$$holes, but that's insulting to the rectums of the world.

[@nobodynone]

After seeing this list I will probably never read one either.

[@paulbradley705]

If you think these are bad we can't be friends .just go.

[@mesalily-TeHWoRld]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@James-kd5oe]

Agreed

[@KathyRussow-p9e]

I agree they were some great songs on this list

[@theresaryan2280]

Totally agree. Rick astley ??? Just for starters !!!!

[@alexcooley1665]

Most of these songs are actually quite good. I don't know what people are smoking.

[@j.r.eason1508]

whoever said these were the worst songs of the 80s should never be able to rate music.

[@lutfimakarim8258]

The worst song of the 80s is still way better than the best song these days

[@takemyshoesoff3350]

That's true

[@Broke_Guy_78]

Music from the 80's as weird as they were at least they were original!!! Many artists back then were discovering themselves experimenting creating their own music. We did not have internet back then like we do now. Many artists today are not original, they are a mix of artists they grew up with blending their music from previous artists.

[@bgt54rfvcde32wsxzaq1]

"Lady In Red" is one of the greatest love songs of all time ❤

[@paulamiles9559]

I prefer Don't Pay the Ferryman.

[@PhantomMarquis]

Chris DeBurgh is a massive talent.

[@MrMarc9763]

If these are the 10 worst songs of the 80’s, then this further justifies that the 80’s had the very best music! All 10 are great songs!

[@jacklow9611]

If they've been used in commercials and movie soundtracks, then they can't be the "worst" songs.

[@lucken13]

Totally agree!!!!

[@Daniel-l3z]

Whoever made this list obviously wasn't alive during the 80s!

[@trueclean4099]

Yes, commercials and soundtracks definitely have the best music. 🤮

[@IndMol]

Totally agree, whoever made this list either isn't from the 80s or just doesn't get music. I still listen to all of these regularly.

[@penny3039]

Lady in red was a beautiful song. Sounds a hell of a lot better than the crap we have now.

[@luthercase-no2yn]

It has been proven over the years, critics don't like what everyone elsedose.

[@sherryluce5780]

These songs are not bad, there is more talent in these artists in this video, than anything we have today. ❤😉😊💖👍

[@Romiman1]

By far...

[@level-rebel5978]

Totally!😊

[@tonyzuco6144]

Nothing wrong with any of these songs.

[@karenschneberger2655]

Nope! I still enjoy these songs!

[@j.woodbury412]

True, though if I never hear "Never Gonna Give You Up" again, that will be fine with me.

[@djstephenv]

Never Gonna Give You Up by Astley is a great pop track. Its 2025 and you are still talking about it. Whats cringe worthy is your resistance.

[@jeffh2777]

Resistance is futile when it comes to being Rick-Rolled.

[@davidrowntree4962]

Ok, I only have one question. On what planet were these critics from? These are some of my favourite 80’s songs

[@josmir2797]

I think the haters of this song were from the older generations back then . The people in they're 30-50s back then liked 50s and 60s better. I know my dad was in his late 30s back then and he didn't like most 80s songs. My older older elders hated a lot of these songs. Me being a kid back then love these technologically advanced songs of the 80s back then. Never a dull moment with this amazing music.

[@timwells5696]

I would rather listen to these songs than today music today's music should be on this list

[@davidlinscheid2321]

I gave this a "like" because I remember all these songs...and I still like all of them! So, according to "critics," I have no taste. I don't care about "critics!" Thanks for the trip back to the 1980's!

[@ChatNoirVibes]

Haha, that’s the beauty of music-it’s subjective! i totally agree that these don't all deserver to be on this list, but Thanks for the support!

[@big8dog887]

Music critics are cynical a**holes who can't get laid. - Adam Sandler.

[@williamroyt1296]

I remember them all to and they were all on the top 10 for weeks

[@jacklow9611]

Generally, if the critics (both music and movies) dislike something, that means it's good. Critics don't know sh!t imho.

[@noname-yc5lk]

Especially when it's Rolling Stone magazine saying what's bad. They have no idea what is bad, because they, themselves, would be mentioned.

[@mrs.padmeskywalker9329]

I guess all the voters were born after 2000. Absolutely NO ONE who lived in the 80's would have said any of these are bad songs. As the kids say these days, all 10 songs are still bangers and they aren't simply fire, they are raging infernos! 🔥🔥🔥

[@vikker8274]

This.

[@belaci73]

Rick Astley, Men without hats and Wham on this list and the Final Countdown too?? Come on…

[@chivienhuynh2132]

I actually found "Putting on the Ritz" quite charming and enjoyable even though I've never been of 80's synth-pop.

[@anthonyobryan3485]

I regret clicking on this. I forgot that Rolling Stone readers have no taste in music.

[@PhantomMarquis]

This is why I was a SPIN subscriber 🤪

[@vhm14u2c]

These are not the worst songs of the 80s, but they are memorable.

[@markwright9214]

Should be called The Worst list of Worst 80's songs. I like all these songs!!!!

[@JillElizabethWright]

There are always going to be "critics " ... luckily, their views do not dictate what is right or wrong. Growing up in the 80s was the best time of my life... That's just my perspective.

[@big8dog887]

I guess these songs are bad... if you're anti-fun.

[@Lsmoo1993]

These songs are why the 80s was such a cool decade of music. The variety of music and videos. If this is considered the worst, that just tells you how good 80s music was and why we miss that time.

[@momster64]

There’s a difference between “worst” and “overplayed”.. these are not even close to being the worst!

[@Jasenspeed401]

Exactly!

[@williamfreeman6935]

This is closer to a "Most Endearing Songs of the Eighties" list. Someone here understands NOTHING about 80's culture, most likely born a decade or so too late. Their loss!

[@nikolausglatz346]

Rolling Stone is the nr 1 on the list of sh%t magazines !

[@noname-yc5lk]

Couldn't have said it better. Comp!every agree.

[@leonfortayne6720]

A bunch of stoners who somehow got their hands on a printing press

[@michaellopez6568]

It used to be pretty good. But it's a horror show now.

[@Davidgoldenswan]

​@@leonfortayne6720that's funny 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@quietman71]

@@michaellopez6568 nah, it's pretty much been a horror show all along. It was just better at hiding it.

[@ArthurCantu-xr5cz]

There is nothing wrong with these songs it's music you can remember that day you were when you heard that song

[@kevinstreeter6943]

"Never going to give you up" and "Mickey" should not be on this list.

[@Hunsuck_O_Rama]

Right…to both!

[@julieford148]

I agree both great tracks

[@MeaganThompson-o2p]

I totally agree

[@paulamiles9559]

Mickey should be loved if only for the fact that Toni still fits into her Las Vegas High cheer outfit.

[@gjustsayin]

This list makes me sad, while I was never the biggest fan of "We Built This City", none of them should be anywhere near the "Worst" list. Will add, "Lady in Red" is eternal love music, and a beloved prom song back in the day 🥰

[@troyarthur9342]

Thank you for making this video with some of the best songs of the 80's.

[@carolharris2401]

I know right. I'm shaking my head these songs are all on my 80's playlist

[@ulrikeneumann7495]

"Never gonna give you up" is one of the BEST songs of the 80s!! ❤❤❤

[@danielost5252]

Amen to that ❤!!!

[@latics40]

All good songs Rolling Stone magazine sucks and so does its readers!

[@georgep.burdell7237]

@@latics40 RS is a boomer rag

[@Svartr.HrafnSvartr]

I actually listen to ALL these songs (and artists) on a regular basis, especially Falco along with Alphaville - I will forever be an 80's girl!

[@tammyhuff4723]

Foo Fighters pulled Rick Ashley on stage and gave a rocked out version of Never Gonna Give You Up. This song was and still is awesome!

[@juliemcarthur3004]

We built this city was great

[@sandralandivar5263]

You are so wrong!!! All of these songs were, and are still great!!! Whoever said these were awful songs are on drugs!!

[@DawnmarieBrown-f5s]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@filmsforsmartpeople3587]

Thanks...I always wondered what "Safety Dance" was about, i thought it was about dancing to avoid some medieval plague or something.🤣🤣🤣

[@tiger827]

I must be a dumb 70's kid because i love all these songs.. Better than the BS coming out now..

[@GracieLou626]

80s music was the best

[@danielost5252]

Was and still is😉❤!!!

[@Stormy-pe2xc]

@@GracieLou626 70s was too in a different way, especially the one hit wonders.

[@Momma951852]

If you change the title to "Amazing songs of the 80s," you'd have it right. I don't know what you're talking about. I LOVED these songs in the 80s, and I still do! You got it wrong with this one.

[@zaincuriel]

I wanted to mention that I like every single song you just played 😅🥇

[@marylaplaca35]

I must be the only former 80s party animal who absolutely loves Never Gonna Let You Go. Damn it's a great song!

[@tsitracommunications2884]

No story in the words

[@atlffee]

It’s an awesome song!

[@scott3221]

If you're talking about the Rick Astley song, it's " Never gonna give you up." I honestly believe it does not belong on this list 👍

[@toomuchstuff4828]

@@scott3221 100% does not belong on this list. The song has a life of its own. Eternal.

[@scott3221]

@@toomuchstuff4828 Agreed. It was the very first video I saw on VH1 when I was a kid. That brings back some memories.

[@rigpapazi6466]

Every ugly song, for someone is a treasure for another, Music unites us all😊😊

[@philwatson6659]

WHAT BLOODY PLANET ARE YOU ON!!!! We Built This City no.1

[@Stormy-pe2xc]

I thought We Built This City is definitely one of the better songs on the list, but actually shouldn't even be on this list at all.

[@tobymaxmax658]

I recall when that song We Built This City came out and recall a lot of people thought it was self indulgent song and proclaiming that they (Jefferson Airplane) built the city.

[@jenniferhansen3622]

I like all these songs.. born in '77. The 80s were fun. 😊

[@YvoBils]

worst songs? All big hit’s!!!

[@Ernie1978]

Rolling Stone is filled with pretentious people. Just look at how Rob Sheffield champions Taylor Swift whenever she farts.

[@garybrown9857]

With the possible exception of the song about Amadeus by Falco, all these songs were huge hits. This list is absolute nonsense.

[@anterooinas4334]

Rock me Amadeus was a huge worldwide hit :-)

[@jacklow9611]

They said it was the only song to be a hit in the USA that was in German, but "99 Luftbalon" was also a hit, both in German and in English, several years later.

[@s.hocker9222]

@@jacklow9611 Rock Me Amadeus was the only #1 hit in the USA recorded in German. But there was an English version that also got plenty of airplay. 99 Luftballons wasn't a #1 hit in the USA. It peaked at #2 in 1984.

[@davestewart2067]

Darn figured “Amadeus” grazed the top ten only. It must have been a one week at the top spot.

[@s.hocker9222]

@@davestewart2067 3 weeks at #1 actually. Falco's follow-up single Vienna Calling was really just as good.

[@djwheels66]

You just shredded my childhood with this list!!!! Every Single One of these songs is a jam that brings back so many memories of the ‘80’s!!! Whomever created this list sucks!!

[@federalpipingco.inc.7700]

I think the 80s was a great era. These songs were 80s . Now I think the 90s is when music went bad real bad...

[@ChristinaMira117]

I guess, it went wrong in early 2000

[@yaantsudnbesdai972]

I find your and my opinion to be an aberration and fairly uncommon. I do actually believe that lots of good music came out in the 90s.......and that OVERALL, the 90s was comparable to the 80s, musically. I've always opined, and still do, that much of the art of making melodic, catchy, talented music went WAY DOWNHILL in the 90s, much more so than the 80s. I've long, long noticed (one of many examples) that everyone loves Nirvana and hates 80s hair metal. I'm the opposite: By the end of the 80s, I will always be the first to admit that hair metal had LONG grown old and became a self-parody and outlived its purpose and usefulness. However, Nirvana's songs are non-melodic and sound like people who woke up depressed with no passion and creativity. Their so-called 'music' is grating, annoying, stupid. 80s metal has ALL the key advantages over Nirvana and similar 90s genres to Nirvana. It's amazing to me the sheer percentages of people who can't see this and who's musical tastes are entirely the opposite of me...

[@Stormy-pe2xc]

70s, 80s with a large amount of great songs, especially the one hit wonders in the 70s, then 90s it seemed to slow down but still had some great ones then but not as consistent, something really changed from 2000 on.

[@jaynavarre6498]

They talked about a song not making sense, does “feels like teen spirit” ring a bell?

[@bartlester591]

This is my personal opinion about critics. They’re idiots and they overthink things. This is to dramatic this is too cheesy. The 80s was cheese. The 80s was drama. The 80s were a lot of things. They were big hair a lot of senth and a lot of weird strange. And people have forgotten that Rolling Stone like I’ve said is more of a. Political. Rag then an actual music magazine or even getting into video gaming. My point is clear though critics are morons idiots they think they know what people want but just like everything else they actually don’t because they don’t think like normal people all of the songs with exception of Rick Ashley‘s, abomination where my childhood were me growing up in the 80s, whether it be wake me up before you go-go or the final countdown or we built this city by starship thous songs kept me sane kept me grounded and made hell of a great set of songs for a bunch of great movies that came out of the 80s. If none of them existed then there would’ve been a lot of bad movies with a lot of bad soundtracks so I say Rolling Stone yet again has missed Mark.

[@watchcollector1968]

Obviously decided by dorks that actually read Rolling Stone. Apparently the "critics" were wrong about everything.

[@ChatNoirVibes]

I definitely agree with you.

[@wendytheriot9910]

Whoever voted on these are obviously not true 80's teens!!!! Every one of these is on my Spotify playlist!

[@th3m4n32]

What do the critics know. These songs are awesome.

[@Skelvis72]

Really?!? No bon jovi or Bruce Springsteen on this list???

[@NCC1701DE]

There are some great songs on this list. You've got it all wrong

[@robo7767]

This is why I never care what critics think. Most of these songs I loved growing up in the 80s. What a bad list.

[@roblundquist7203]

Falco was a fun song

[@toomuchstuff4828]

Rock Me Amadeus rocked.

[@ChristianAmerican]

These songs are still way better than today's music

[@briansheets3996]

Putin's on the Ritz by Taco is awesome! Wtf man...

[@s.hocker9222]

I agree. The critics who read Rolling Stone must be high on something strong.

[@romonarussum4032]

I love Putting On The Ritz!!!

[@Stormy-pe2xc]

@@briansheets3996 Such a catchy tune, can't say that with most songs today.

[@Ieatpaste23]

The video was creepy.

[@Kingerstinger424]

Rick Astley Never gonna give you up is a great song

[@plopez627]

Some of these songs were overplayed and some cheesy but not the worst. Some even stand the test of time.

[@benjaminA.stantonpun]

There is a better way to clean a room than using a shop vac. Use a critic. A critic sucks more. The 80’s had music so awesome that you had to either try hard or get specially paid to pan a song. I love every song in this list. I would choose them over any song of the 2010’s or the 1960’s or earlier. 😉👍

[@joelefebvre740]

I like most of these songs. Better than any from the last 30 years

[@ChristinaMira117]

There were lots of great hits in 90s though.

[@joelefebvre740]

Yeah but most of the good songs in the 90's were from artists from the 70's and 80's still making music in the 90's. Grunge and gangster rap was horrible

[@rebelshell5687]

Most of these are great 80s songs. The 80s would not be the same without them.

[@enricolongobardi5673]

Wham was great and George Michael is one of the best of all time

[@paulamiles9559]

George was a nice and talented man. A kind person, good at charades and Scrabble. Not only a rock star but also a friend

[@giraffegiraffe8702]

You need to rename this to “Critics are dumb”. These are all awesome songs. Especially Taco, Falco, and Europe. 😃

[@RhondaKL]

These are all great songs and bring back great memories. Never disrespect the great Falco!

[@ForeignerFan74]

Are They Serious?

[@leonuy3944]

"I hear the secrets that you keep when you're talking in your sleep . . . "

[@killerdoritoWA]

It’s not worst songs, when it brings back fond memories of friends, families and acquaintances.

[@waynescott137]

I'm a old rocker. The 80s music was not my thing, but the song Lady in red was and is an amazing song.

[@tommcdonough6086]

And still will be 100 yrs from now............

[@barrydavid6634]

why don't you like the 80s music? the 80s had many many great hits! I absolutely love ❤️ the 80s!

[@waynescott137]

@@barrydavid6634 80s music had some highlights and many more lowlights. I was brought up listening to more meaningful music and more lasting music from the 40s 50s 60s and 70s, they all had (in my humble opinion) more highs than lows.

[@FYI411]

All Of These Songs Was And Always Will Be Some Of My Favorite Songs And Ballads Of All Time And They Always Will Be; If These Songs Was So Bad; How Could They Make It To Number One; To Do That, It Would Have To Be The Most Bought, The Most Requested And The Most Played Song On The Planet; 10 Worst Songs? Let's Get Serious!

[@th3m4n32]

Btw, Rick Astley is not haunted by Never Gonna Give You Up. He has bought into the Rickrolling meme. He was very happy when he rickrolled the crowd at the Macys Thanksgiving parade.

[@paulamiles9559]

😊

[@100aceswid]

I love all of these songs.

[@davidwadden5265]

Has Rolling Stone become irrelevant? Discuss...

[@harryboyes2812]

Don't know. Never read it. And after their highly questionable "critics" spouted such nonsense I'm pretty sure I never will.

[@dougkabler3032]

Was Rolling Stone ever relevant?

[@josephrusso7069]

Oh, hell no! Getting Rick rolled is awesome! ❤

[@RobertPapale]

MTV days baby I miss80,s forever 😊

[@juliemcarthur3004]

I love putting on the ritz

[@kimtalley4496]

Don't worry be happy is a guilty pleasure.

[@romatteegopysingh6322]

Rolling Stone is over rated, most of these songs still play and some even made comebacks. To say something “sucks” you need the data to back it up and I just don’t see that

[@HimeNoKuri]

Never gunna give you up is my fave from Rick Astley! Go away! I love Final Countdown!!😡

[@Gen-X-Memories]

I'm glad that in my entire life of over 50 years I've never spent a cent a copy of Rolling Stone magazine.

[@machellekeels8344]

if you lived thru the 80s these were Great songs. never cares much for rolling stones magazine😂

[@georgebowling560]

Your first mistake is listening to anything that rolling stone had to say. Your second is to discount what the young people at that time liked. If they didn't like it, then it wouldn't sell or be requested. Young people, if you put down our music, then don't be upset when we put yours down.

[@toddfarmer6210]

With the exception of The Safety Dance & Mickey, these songs proved the artists could actually sing & hold a note. You can't say that about today's artists. I'm not a fan of any of these songs but the talent is undeniable.

[@barrydavid6634]

Mickey and The Safety Dance are great songs also

[@crystalhuffman2241]

I can't stand Mickey.

[@agonyaunt6325]

Thanks, was thinking i needed a new playlist for the car.

[@RayN49208]

I was a teen in the 80 s and i havent forgotten Any of these songs ...You can know about those songs on Any article

[@verdeazul333]

I've ceased taking Rolling Stones seriously a long long time ago. This takes the cake.

[@diddlysquat8595]

I only agree with #8. How dare you put Rick Astley on this list?

[@sewergal1]

If someone invented a Time Machine, I’d jump back to the 80s.

[@katbryans7148]

I love all these songs

[@master-kq3nw]

All songs is better then nowadays music 🎵🎶

[@49ersfan62]

For sure

[@ProducedbyEricka]

This should be called top earworms of the 80's because you could never get them out of your head when they were hot, you can play them today and you'll still be humming at 24 hours later. But it certainly doesn't mean they were bad.

[@curtismarkham2664]

Not all of these songs are my personal favorites, but most of them are pretty good. I notice the critics' unfavorable assessments are included with every song. Screw the critics!!!

[@barrydavid6634]

what are you talking about? every song on this stupid list is awesome!

[@josephgorman3781]

These were all really fun songs, and I love most of them!