Best '80s songs, ranked 'Purple Rain' by Prince. ... 'Beat It' by Michael Jackson. ... 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' by Whitney Houston. ... 'Straight Outta Compton' by NWA. ... 'Fight the Power' by Public Enemy. ... 'Express Yourself' by Madonna. ... 'Modern Love' by David Bowie. ... 'The Message' by Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five. More items... Nov 26, 2021