The 80s: Unforgettable Hits

Explication : Thriller, released November 30, 1982, sold over 70 million copies worldwide. It contains hits like "Billie Jean", "Beat It" and of course "Thriller".

Explication : Queen, led by the legendary Freddie Mercury, marked the 80s with unforgettable rock anthems. The band notably triumphed at the Live Aid concert in 1985.

Explication : Jean-Pierre Mader was the lead singer of Images. "Les Démons de Minuit" remains one of the most iconic French pop hits of the 80s.

Explication : The "Take On Me" music video was directed by Steve Barron and won 6 MTV Video Music Awards. This rotoscoping technique was revolutionary for its time.

Explication : Madonna performed "Like a Virgin" at the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards in a wedding dress, creating one of the most iconic moments in pop music history.

Explication : Wham!, consisting of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, released "Last Christmas" in December 1984. The song has become a holiday classic.

Explication : Prince released "Purple Rain" in 1984, accompanied by a film of the same name. The album sold over 25 million copies and won an Oscar for Best Original Song Score.

Explication : Les Rita Mitsouko, the duo formed by Catherine Ringer and Fred Chichin, released "Marcia Baïla" as a tribute to dancer and choreographer Marcia Moretto, who died of cancer.

Explication : "Livin' on a Prayer" tells the story of Tommy and Gina, a working-class couple. The song has become one of the greatest rock anthems of all time.

Explication : Eurythmics, the duo of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, created this synthpop hit that became an 80s classic. The black and white video remains iconic.

Explication : "Envole-moi" is one of Jean-Jacques Goldman's most iconic songs, released in 1984 on the album "Positif".

Explication : "Every Breath You Take" is The Police's biggest hit, released in 1983.

Explication : David Bowie released "Let's Dance" in 1983, produced by Nile Rodgers. It became his biggest commercial hit, reaching number one in many countries. The album of the same name sold over 10 million copies.

Explication : Frankie Goes to Hollywood released "Relax" in 1983. The song was banned by the BBC due to its suggestive lyrics, which paradoxically contributed to its immense success. It stayed at number one in the UK for 5 weeks.

Explication : Cyndi Lauper released "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" in 1983. Originally written by Robert Hazard, the song became a feminist and pop anthem of the 80s. The colorful and quirky video was one of the first major female hits on MTV.