Read on for the Top 50 Songs of 1984. 50. Talk Talk, "It's My Life" The only single from the British new wave band to make the U.S. Top 40 served as the title track of their second album.

Prince's "When Doves Cry" was the top-selling single of 1984. (Image courtesy of the record label) Duran Duran's "The Reflex" hit No. 1 on the Billboard 100 in June 1984.

The 30 best songs released in 1984 From legendary tracks like Prince's "When Doves Cry" to cult favorites like the Replacements' "I Will Dare," 1984 remains a high-water mark for music.

Summer songs of ’74 “Band on the Run,” Paul McCartney & Wings / Released in April, peaked at No. 1 in June “Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash, as we fell into the sun!” Oh my ...

In a peak moment of pop monoculture, synthesizers pumped up songs and MTV forever changed how artists were seen. Here’s how — and why. Music | 1984: The Year Pop Stardom Got Supersized ...

Summer songs of ’74 “Band on the Run,” Paul McCartney & Wings / Released in April, peaked at No. 1 in June “Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash, as we fell into the sun!” Oh my ...

Summer songs of ’74 “Band on the Run,” Paul McCartney & Wings / Released in April, peaked at No. 1 in June “Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash, as we fell into the sun!” Oh my ...