Top 29 Best Songs of 1983: YouTube Playlist & Rewind

Updated at: 10/06/2025

Step back in time to a year of iconic music, big hair, and unforgettable vibes: 1983! If you're looking for a nostalgic trip down memory lane or just discovering the incredible sounds of this era, you've come to the right place. This post dives into the electrifying world of the "best songs of 1983 youtube" – a curated list of tracks that defined a generation and continue to resonate with listeners today. From power ballads that tug at your heartstrings to synth-pop anthems that'll make you want to dance, 1983 boasted an unparalleled diversity of musical styles. We’ve painstakingly compiled this ultimate playlist, ensuring only the most influential and enduring hits make the cut. Get ready to rediscover forgotten favorites or encounter new classics – your ultimate 1983 music journey starts now!

  • Billie Jean
    1

    Billie Jean

    Michael Jackson

    1982

    Thriller

  • Every Breath You Take
    2

    Every Breath You Take

    The Police

    1983

    Synchronicity (Remastered 2003)

  • Total Eclipse of the Heart
    3

    Total Eclipse of the Heart

    Bonnie Tyler

    1983

  • Beat It
    4

    Beat It

    Michael Jackson

    1982

    Thriller 25 Super Deluxe Edition

  • Africa
    5

    Africa

    TOTO

    1982

    Toto IV

  • Sweet Dreams
    6

    Sweet Dreams

    Eurythmics,Annie Lennox,Dave Stewart

    1983

    Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)

  • Down Under
    7

    Down Under

    Men At Work

    1981

    Business As Usual

  • Maneater
    8

    Maneater

    Daryl Hall, John Oates

    1983

  • Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
    9

    Do You Really Want To Hurt Me

    Culture Club

    1983

    Kissing To Be Clever

  • Flashdance... What a Feeling
    10

    Flashdance... What a Feeling

    Irene Cara

    1983

  • Let's Dance
    11

    Let's Dance

    David Bowie

    1983

    Let's Dance (2018 Remaster)

  • Up Where We Belong
    12

    Up Where We Belong

    Joe Cocker,Jennifer Warnes

    1982

    Freeze Frame

  • Mr. Roboto
    13

    Mr. Roboto

    Styx

    1983

    Kilroy Was Here

  • Hungry Like the Wolf
    14

    Hungry Like the Wolf

    Duran Duran

    1982

    Rio (Collector's Edition)

  • Electric Avenue
    15

    Electric Avenue

    Eddy Grant

    1982

  • Come On Eileen
    16

    Come On Eileen

    Dexys Midnight Runners

    1982

    Too Rye Ay

  • Shame On The Moon
    17

    Shame On The Moon

    Bob Seger

    1982

    The Distance

  • Back-on-the-Chain-Gang
    18

    Back-on-the-Chain-Gang

    The Pretenders

    1986

  • She Works Hard For The Money
    19

    She Works Hard For The Money

    Donna Summer

    1983

    She Works Hard For The Money

  • Baby, Come to Me
    20

    Baby, Come to Me

    James Ingram,Patti Austin

    1983

  • Never Gonna Let You Go
    21

    Never Gonna Let You Go

    Sérgio Mendes

    1983

  • She Blinded Me with Science
    22

    She Blinded Me with Science

    Thomas Dolby

    1982

  • I Know There's Something Going On
    23

    I Know There's Something Going On

    Frida

    1983

  • Der Kommissar
    24

    Der Kommissar

    After The Fire

    1983

    Der Kommissar

  • You and I
    25

    You and I

    Crystal Gayle,Eddie Rabbitt

    1982

  • Maniac
    26

    Maniac

    Michael Sembello

    1983

    We Are Family (1995 Remaster)

  • You Are
    27

    You Are

    Lionel Richie

    2004

  • Jeopardy
    28

    Jeopardy

    The Greg Kihn Band

    1983

  • Twilight Zone
    29

    Twilight Zone

    Golden Earring

    1983