Top 100 Songs of 1980

Below is a list from Billboard magazine’s Top ear-End Hot 100 songs for 1980. Chart © by Billboard, a part of MRC Media and Info, a division of MRC. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about Billboard here.

Top 100 Songs of 1980

1

Rock With You – Michael Jackson

2

Do That to Me One More Time – The Captain and Tennille

3

Another Brick In the Wall – Pink Floyd

4

Call Me – Blondie

5

Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen

6

Coming Up – Paul McCartney

7

Funkytown – Lipps, Inc.

8

It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me – Billy Joel

9

The Rose – Bette Midler

10

Escape (The Pina Colada Song) – Rupert Holmes

11

Cars – Gary Numan

12

Cruisin’ – Smokey Robinson

13

Working My Way Back to You / Forgive Me, Girl – The Spinners

14

Lost In Love – Air Supply

15

Little Jeannie – Elton John

16

Ride Like the Wind – Cristopher Cross

17

Babe – Styx

18

Upside Down – Diana Ross

19

Please Don’t Go – K.C. and The Sunshine Band

20

With You I’m Born Again – Billy Preston and Syreeta

21

Shining Star – The Manhattans

22

Still – The Commodores

23

Yes I’m Ready – Teri De Sario With K.C.

24

Sexy Eyes – Dr. Hook

25

Steal Away – Robbie Dupree

26

Biggest Part of Me – Ambrosia

27

This Is It – Kenny Loggins

28

Cupid / I’ve Loved You for a Long Time – The Spinners

29

Let’s Get Serious – Jermaine Jackson

30

Don’t Fall In Love With a Dreamer – Kenny Rogers and Kim Carnes

31

Sailing – Christopher Cross

32

Longer – Dan Fogelberg

33

Coward of the County – Kenny Rogers

34

Ladies Night – Kool and The Gang

35

Take Your Time (Do It Right) – S.O.S. Band

36

No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) – Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer

37

Too Hot – Kool and The Gang

38

More Love – Kim Carnes

39

M Factor – M

40

Brass In Pocket – The Pretenders

41

Special Lady – Ray, Goodman and Brown

42

The Second Time Around – Shalamar

43

Send One Your Love – Stevie Wonder

44

We Don’t Talk Anymore – Cliff Richard

45

Stomp! – The Brothers Johnson

46

Better Love Next Time – Dr. Hook

47

Him – Rupert Holmes

More 53 Top Songs of 1980

48. 48. Magic – Olivia Newton-John
    49. Heartache Tonight – Eagles
    50. Tired of Toein’ the Line – Rocky Burnette
    51.  Against the Wind – Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band
    52.  On the Radio – Donna Summer
    53.  Emotional Rescue – The Rolling Stones
    54.  Rise – Herb Alpert
    55.  All Out of Love – Air Supply
    56.  Cool Change – Little River Band
    57.  You’re Only Lonely – J.D. Souther
    58.  Desire – Andy Gibb
    59.  Let My Love Open the Door – Pete Townshend
    60.  Romeo’s Tune – Steve Forbert
    61.  Daydream Believer – Anne Murray
    62.  I Can’t Tell You Why – Eagles
    63.  Don’t Let Go – Isaac Hayes
    64.  Don’t Do Me Like That – Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers
    65.  She’s Out of My Life – Michael Jackson
    66.  Fame – Irene Cara
    67.  Fire Lake – Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band
    68.  How Do I Make You – Linda Ronstadt
    69.  Into the Night – Benny Mardones
    70.  Let Me Love You Tonight – Pure Prairie League
    71.  Misunderstanding – Genesis
    72.  An American Dream – Dirt Band
    73.  One Fine Day – Carole King
    74.  Dim All the Lights – Donna Summer
    75.  You May Be Right – Billy Joel
    76.  Should’ve Never Let You Go – Neil Sedaka with Dara Sedaka
    77.  Pilot of the Airwaves – Charlie Dore
    78.  Hurt So Bad – Linda Ronstadt
    79.  Off the Wall – Michael Jackson
    80.  I Pledge My Love – Peaches and Herb
    81.  The Long Run – Eagles
    82.  Stand By Me – Mickey Gilley – 16 Biggest Hits – Mickey Gilley
    83.  Heartbreaker – Pat Benatar
    84.  Deja Vu – Dionne Warwick
    85.  Drivin’ My Life Away – Eddie Rabbitt
    86.  Take the Long Way Home – Supertramp
    87.  Sara – Fleetwood Mac
    88.  Wait for Me – Daryl Hall and John Oates
    89.  JoJo – Boz Scaggs
    90.  September Morn – Neil Diamond
    91.  Give Me the Night – George Benson
    92.  Broken Hearted Me – Anne Murray
    93.  You Decorated My Life – Kenny Rogers
    94.  Tusk – Fleetwood Mac
    95.  I Wanna Be Your Lover – Prince
    96.  In America – Charlie Daniels Band
    97.  Breakdown Dead Ahead – Boz Scaggs
    98.  Ships – Barry Manilow
    99.  All Night Long – Joe Walsh
    100.  Refugee – Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

Top 100 Songs of 1980 – Final Thoughts

The top songs of 1980 marked a vibrant era in music with a diverse range of genres and styles. Queen’s iconic anthem “Another One Bites the Dust” became a global sensation, showcasing their mastery of rock and catchy hooks. Blondie’s infectious hit “Call Me” blended new wave and pop elements to create a timeless classic. AC/DC’s electrifying “Back in Black” solidified their status as hard rock legends. The year also saw the rise of disco with Donna Summer’s disco-infused “On the Radio” and Lipps Inc.’s funky “Funkytown.” From rock to pop to disco, the top songs of 1980 reflected the dynamic and evolving music landscape of the time.