But it’s possible nowhere in the entertainment industry was quite as exciting as the world of music in the mid-1980s. Here’s a round-up of some of 1985’s greatest hits which are turning 40 this year..

Heart’s celebrated 1985 self-titled album is set to be reissued on vinyl, including an exclusive edition via Barnes & Noble.

Records released in 1985 by U.K. artists such as the Cult, the Smiths, the Cure and others are marking a milestone.

From those who toiled behind the scenes to those who were performers themselves but never made the marquee, here are just a few of the secret songwriters responsible for some of the greatest hits.

We're now a few days into the new year and as 2025 gets underway, we've decided to delve into the archives to revisit life in the city in 1985. For many, the 80s doesn't feel that long ago ...

Perry produced some of the biggest and best hits on the Hot 100 in the '70s and '80s. By Paul Grein We lost one of the greats this week, when producer Richard Perry died at age 82. Like such ...

If they’ve already gone off the rails, don’t worry, you’re in good company. Back in 1985, reporter Wendall Woodbury hit the streets and found that most people were struggling to stick to ...

After posting a video where he gave a check for $60,000 to a floundering Federal Hill pizzeria, Barstool Sports founder Dave ...

Elvis Presley, whose career predates the Hot 100’s launch, became the first artist to tally 100 total hits. He scored his 100th (of an eventual 109 total) in May 1975 with “T-R-O-U-B-L-E.” ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Jimin’s “Who” is rising on charts all around the world this week ...