As selected by the UCR staff, the Top 40 Songs of 1985 were both from the past and looking forward in their sound. The old wave made room for the new, and artists who dominated the charts and ...

Stuck between the ’70s and ’90s, literally and figuratively, the ’80s reached its midpoint in a melting pot of styles: rock, ...

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable ... and totally his own. What classic songs take you back to 1985? Take us on in the comments.