Essential '80s Tunes

My high-school years were 1984-1988 and I have such fond and powerful associations with the music of the era. I thought I would sharea few of what I consider to be the best '80s songs, those worth bringing to the desert island in the sky...

When in Rome-"The Promise" (1988)

Simple Minds- "Don't You (Forget About Me)" (1985)

OMD- "If You Leave" (1985)

Cindi Lauper- "True Colors" (1986)

A-Ha- "Take on Me" (1985)

Tears for Fears-"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" (1985)

U2-"Pride (In the Name of Love)" (1984)

Stevie Nicks- "Stand Back" (1983)

Michael Jackson-"Billy Jean" (1982)