The top 100 songs of 1983 were a testament to the innovation and creativity that defined the early 1980s. Pop, rock, new wave, and R&B were thriving, while Michael Jackson’s Thriller dominated the charts, making 1983 a landmark year in music history. From synth-driven anthems to timeless rock ballads, this list captures the best tracks that shaped the sound of 1983. Let’s dive into the songs that made 1983 an unforgettable year in music.

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Top 100 Songs of 1983

1. Michael Jackson – “Billie Jean”
2. Michael Jackson – “Beat It”
3. The Police – “Every Breath You Take”
4. Irene Cara – “Flashdance… What a Feeling”
5. Men at Work – “Down Under”
6. Eurythmics – “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)”
7. David Bowie – “Let’s Dance”
8. Michael Jackson – “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'”
9. Lionel Richie – “All Night Long (All Night)”
10. Bonnie Tyler – “Total Eclipse of the Heart”
11. Culture Club – “Karma Chameleon”
12. Duran Duran – “Hungry Like the Wolf”
13. Prince – “Little Red Corvette”
14. Toto – “Africa”
15. Billy Joel – “Uptown Girl”
16. Eddy Grant – “Electric Avenue”
17. Cyndi Lauper – “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”
18. Michael Sembello – “Maniac”
19. Hall & Oates – “Maneater”
20. Dexys Midnight Runners – “Come On Eileen”
21. Def Leppard – “Photograph”
22. Journey – “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)”
23. Patti Austin & James Ingram – “Baby, Come to Me”
24. Madonna – “Holiday”
25. Bryan Adams – “Cuts Like a Knife”
26. Styx – “Mr. Roboto”
27. Laura Branigan – “Gloria”
28. Kenny Loggins – “Footloose”
29. Billy Idol – “Rebel Yell”
30. Rod Stewart – “Baby Jane”
31. Lionel Richie – “Truly”
32. Yes – “Owner of a Lonely Heart”
33. Kim Carnes – “Invisible Hands”
34. Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson – “Say Say Say”
35. Hall & Oates – “Say It Isn’t So”
36. Air Supply – “Making Love Out of Nothing at All”
37. Michael Jackson – “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)”
38. Eurythmics – “Here Comes the Rain Again”
39. Men Without Hats – “The Safety Dance”
40. Sheena Easton – “Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)”
41. Rick Springfield – “Affair of the Heart”
42. Barry Manilow – “Read ‘Em and Weep”
43. Quiet Riot – “Cum On Feel the Noize”
44. The Clash – “Rock the Casbah”
45. Olivia Newton-John – “Twist of Fate”
46. Pat Benatar – “Love Is a Battlefield”
47. Lionel Richie – “You Are”
48. Daryl Hall & John Oates – “Family Man”
49. Toto – “Rosanna”
50. Pointer Sisters – “I’m So Excited”
51. Spandau Ballet – “True”
52. Naked Eyes – “Always Something There to Remind Me”
53. Shalamar – “Dead Giveaway”
54. John Mellencamp – “Crumblin’ Down”
55. Dan Fogelberg – “Make Love Stay”
56. The Motels – “Suddenly Last Summer”
57. Lionel Richie – “Running with the Night”
58. Asia – “Don’t Cry”
59. Genesis – “That’s All”
60. Elton John – “I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues”
61. Agnetha Fältskog – “Can’t Shake Loose”
62. R.E.M. – “Radio Free Europe”
63. Thomas Dolby – “She Blinded Me with Science”
64. Robert Plant – “Big Log”
65. Wham! – “Young Guns (Go for It)”
66. Survivor – “I Can’t Hold Back”
67. Rick James – “Cold Blooded”
68. Berlin – “The Metro”
69. Debbie Harry – “Rush Rush”
70. Neil Diamond – “Heartlight”
71. Lionel Richie – “My Love”
72. Jackson Browne – “Lawyers in Love”
73. Billy Joel – “Tell Her About It”
74. Olivia Newton-John – “Heart Attack”
75. Paul Young – “Come Back and Stay”
76. Talking Heads – “Burning Down the House”
77. Nena – “99 Luftballons”
78. Kool & the Gang – “Joanna”
79. The Fixx – “One Thing Leads to Another”
80. The Rolling Stones – “Undercover of the Night”
81. Madness – “Our House”
82. Lionel Richie – “Stuck on You”
83. ABC – “Poison Arrow”
84. Bryan Adams – “Straight from the Heart”
85. Culture Club – “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me”
86. Marvin Gaye – “Sexual Healing”
87. Crosby, Stills & Nash – “Southern Cross”
88. Duran Duran – “Rio”
89. Frank Stallone – “Far from Over”
90. Re-Flex – “The Politics of Dancing”
91. Bonnie Tyler – “Faster Than the Speed of Night”
92. Steve Winwood – “Valerie”
93. Rick Springfield – “Human Touch”
94. Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton – “Islands in the Stream”
95. Madonna – “Burning Up”
96. Bananarama – “Cruel Summer”
97. Queen – “Radio Ga Ga”
98. Laura Branigan – “Solitaire”
99. ZZ Top – “Sharp Dressed Man”
100. Cyndi Lauper – “Time After Time”

The top 100 songs of 1983 illustrate a diverse musical landscape that fused pop, rock, and emerging electronic sounds. From Michael Jackson’s dominance to the rise of new wave and synth-pop, 1983’s hits continue to resonate. These songs not only defined the year but also helped shape the direction of modern music.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who was the biggest artist of 1983?
A: Michael Jackson was the biggest artist of 1983, thanks to the monumental success of his Thriller album.

Q: What genres dominated the top 100 songs of 1983?
A: Pop, rock, new wave, synth-pop, and R&B were the dominant genres.

Q: Why is 1983 significant in music history?
A: 1983 marked the rise of MTV-driven pop culture, solidifying music videos as a key promotional tool and catapulting artists like Michael Jackson and Madonna to superstardom.