Turn up the volume for a musical time capsule! We're counting down the most iconic tracks that defined 1985's soundscape.

Released as a single at the tail end of 1985 and included on the group's 1986 album Different Light, the paisley-colored "Manic Monday" made Bangles stars and furthered Prince's hit streak. 5.

However, many consider 1985 to be the high point of the decade due to significant events, music releases, and more. In January 1985, VH1(Video Hits One), the sister music video channel to MTV ...

They are crazy for her. Madonna fans are celebrating the global digital release of “Gambler,” a song that made its streaming debut on Friday — nearly 40 years after it first came out.

5 Memorable Albums Released 40 Years Ago This Month in 1985. By. Jim Beviglia. April 16, 2025 6:30 am. Looking back at 1985 in the music world, it seems now like a turning point kind of year.

Veteran power-pop band The Bongos recently released its first-ever live album, The Shroud of Touring. The archival collection arrived 40 years after it was recorded at a May 1985 club show on the ...