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The Best Break-up Songs of the 1980's

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In the 80's breakup songs were extremely popular. Which of these songs were the best?

Rated 2 points - posted 15 years ago by Peter in category Music.
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With or Without You - U2 Report Abuse
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Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) - Phil Collins Report Abuse
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Here Comes The Rain Again - Eurythmics Report Abuse
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Owner of a Lonely Heart - Yes Report Abuse
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This song is the best ever by Yes and also had a truly groundbreaking music video to go along with it.
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Every Breath You Take - Police Report Abuse
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Every Breath You Take is a great break-up song that still holds up today.
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Every Rose Has its Thorn - Poison Report Abuse
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I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues - Elton John Report Abuse
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Don't Dream It's Over - Crowded House Report Abuse
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Tunnel of Love - Bruce Springsteen Report Abuse
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Always on My Mind - Willie Nelson Report Abuse
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Love on the Rocks - Neil Diamond Report Abuse
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You Give Love a Bad Name - Bon Jovi Report Abuse
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Please Don't Go - K.C. & the Sunshine Band Report Abuse
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Hold Me Now - Thompson Twins Report Abuse
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Turn Your Love Around - George Benson Report Abuse
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Say It Isn't So - Daryl Hall & John Oates Report Abuse
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Say it isn't So is one of the most memorable songs by pop duo Hall and Oates.
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Red, Red Wine - UB40 Report Abuse
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Unhappy Birthday - The Smiths Report Abuse
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This song had the great lyrics, "I've come to wish you an unhappy birthday Because you're evil."
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Don't You Want Me - Human League Report Abuse
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Tainted Love - Soft Cell Report Abuse
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This song had the great line "I've got to get away from the pain you drive into the heart of me."
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