Rolling Stone has released a new list of the ‘200 best songs of the 1980s,’ and the top spot goes to Prince. His song "Kiss", from the 1986 album ‘Parade,’ was chosen as the best song of the decade by a panel of writers, artists, and experts.
"Kiss" was a smash hit that reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. It was also featured in Prince's film Under the Cherry Moon, which was his directorial debut and his last project with his band The Revolution.
The song also features Prince’s trademark falsetto and guitar solo, as well as a memorable video that shows him dancing with his co-star Kristin Scott Thomas.
Rolling Stone praised "Kiss" as "a master class in minimalism" and "a testament to Prince's singular vision and talent". The magazine also noted that the song influenced many artists who came after him, such as Bruno Mars, Dua Lipa, and The Weeknd.
The rest of the top 10 songs of the 1980s include some of the most iconic and influential tracks of the era, such as Madonna's "Like a Prayer", Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean", Public Enemy's "Bring the Noise", and The Smiths' "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out". The list also features songs from various genres and styles, such as hip-hop, new wave, synth-pop, rock, and R&B.
The full list of the 200 best songs of the 1980s can be found on the Rolling Stone website, where readers can also vote for their own favorites and share their opinions.
[Source: Classic Hits Today]