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00:0010 Forgotten 80s Hits That Suddenly Became Cool Again
00:0310. Fast Car, Tracy Chapman
00:07Chapman's 1988 narrative hit resurged via Mandela Celebration, a Britain's Got Talent cover,
00:14and Luke Combs' 2023 country crossover summer smash.
00:189. Never Let Me Down Again, Depeche Mode
00:22Used in the hit show The Last of Us, it triggered an astounding 200% increase in streaming numbers
00:28overnight. This reframed Depeche Mode's club anthem as ominous dread while reviving its
00:34raised arms ritual.
00:368. Don't You Forget About Me, Simple Minds
00:39Forever tied to The Breakfast Club's fist pump, this anthem channels teen angst, resurfacing
00:45via glee for new listeners.
00:477. True, Spandau Ballet
00:50New romantic elegance meets timeless melody. Sampled by PM Dawn and immortalized in 16 candles,
00:57its sax riff persists everywhere.
01:006. Take On Me
01:02Aha! Rotoscoped visuals and Harkett's soaring falsetto defined, Take On Me. Its synth riff
01:09and video remain instantly recognizable.
01:125. Careless Whisper, George Michael
01:15An iconic sax riff made seduction shorthand. Remixes spread it online while mature themes
01:21and boosted sax sales followed.
01:244. Africa
01:26Toto
01:26Stranger Things and a fan-driven Weezer cover reignited Africa. Its indelible chorus now generates
01:34higher annual streaming revenue.
01:363. Total Eclipse of the Heart
01:39Bonnie Tyler
01:40During the 2017 North American solar eclipse, the song had a remarkable 503% streaming spike.
01:47Its theatrical arc fuels vocal showcases and astronomy-themed public programs.
01:525. Running Up That Hill
01:54A Deal With God
01:55Kate Bush
01:57Stranger Things revived Bush's 1985 track, boosting streams 9,000% to a U.S. Top 10.
02:04Distinctive production and empathy themes endured.
02:066. Never Gonna Give You Up
02:09Rick Astley
02:10Rick Rowling turned Astley's 1987 hit into enduring meme culture.
02:15Catchy chorus, baritone, and video aesthetics drove 1.2 billion views.
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