There is something about early '80s songs that have the power to transport us to a simpler, more care-free and wild time: In 1981, the first space shuttle, Columbia, was launched, the Cold War was ...

With the launch of MTV in 1981, British bands swept into the U.S. with bright and edgy pop. Among the groups that had immediate success was Dexys Midnight Runners, with the hit “Come On Eileen.” ...

Of all the sublime experiences this world has to offer, screaming ‘COME ON, EILEEN!’ on a dance floor has to be among the most transcendent and unifying. Even if you’re filled with dread on the ...

One-hit wonders have been a part of every era of music. But the ‘80s seemed to stand out in this particular department. Part of that was due to the impact of music videos on the charts. If you could ...