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Happiest songs of the 80s (Nos. 41-60)
The never-ending list of the 80 Happiest Songs of the '80s marches forward today.
Remember, no wagering at home. With this list of pure sunshine, the only thing you need to worry about is how white your teeth are.
Today's happiest 80s star: Kenny Loggins makes two appearances on this list this fine day. And let's face it: Is there anything unhappy about Kenny? Can you picture him covering a song by The Cure? Hell no, Smokey. Kenny's all about smiles. They should have named a Care Bear after him.
Click here to see Nos. 1-20, 21-40, 61-80.
HAPPIEST SONGS OF THE 80s: (Nos. 41-60)
60. Walk Like an Egyptian (The Bangles): [video]
59. Don't Fight It (Kenny Loggins & Steve Perry): [listen]
58. Eaten by the Monster of Love (Sparks): [student video]
57. Footloose (Kenny Loggins): [video]
56. Love's Got a Line On You (Scandal): [video]
55. Genius Of Love (Tom Tom Club): [video]
54. Rock this Town (Stray Cats): [video]
53. I Go Crazy (Flesh for Lulu): [video]
52. Miss Amanda Jones (March Violets) [listen]
51. Lawyers in Love (Jackson Browne): [video]
50. Dancing with Myself (Billy Idol): [video]
49. Kids in America (Kim Wilde): [video]
48. Melt with You (Modern English): [video]
47. Rave Up/Shut Up (The Rave-Ups)
46. Down Under (Men at Work): [video]
45. Tesla Girls (OMD): [video]
44. Run Run Away (Slade): [video]
43. Diamonds on the Souls of Her Shoes (Paul Simon): [live performance]
42. Rio (Duran Duran): [video]
41. Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Tears For Fears): [video]
Sneak preview of tomorrow's list: Get funky, get space-aged, just get out of my car.
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