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They called it many daft things like 'soft metal' or 'leather and lace rock' back in the day. But we prefer to call these 25 songs, filled with power and glory, 100% perfection!

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

The timeless songs from Bonnie's power period - 1976 to 1985. Includes 'Total Eclipse'!

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

Superstar hits with powerful vocals - with Whitney, Jennifer Rush, Ben E King & Bonnie Tyler. All of them reached number 1 in the UK.

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

From The Korgis in 1980 to U2 in 1989 - 101 Power Ballads in order. Prepare to weep!

From The Korgis in 1980 to U2 in 1989 - 101 Power Ballads in order. Prepare to weep!

Mr Favourite Shirts is back on NOW 80s - this time he selects his Favourite Singers! Including some who influenced him the most such as David Byrne & XTC's Andy Partridge.

From The Korgis in 1980 to U2 in 1989 - 101 Power Ballads in order. Prepare to weep!

The soul of every story is in the song. Simon Bates presents the top 20 from across the decades, as chosen by you - each story is unique, each is different.

The soul of every story is in the song. Simon Bates presents the top 20 from across the decades, as chosen by you - each story is unique, each is different.

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

The 80s was the decade where rock & big hair were inseparable! Just look at Tina Turner, Bonnie Tyler, U2, White Snake & Marillion.

The timeless songs from Bonnie's power period - 1976 to 1985. Includes 'Total Eclipse'!

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

They may not have a whole crate of credibility, but their singalong potential was never in doubt! These are the 80s songs that built cities out of Rock n Roll!

Singalongs that conquered stadiums & synth-fueled karaoke crimes that still echo in bars today. By the time we hit no.1 you'll have lost your voice & your dignity!

Singalongs that conquered stadiums & synth-fueled karaoke crimes that still echo in bars today. By the time we hit no.1 you'll have lost your voice & your dignity!

January's never a dull month in the world of pop - stand by for three massive tunes from this time in each year of the 1980s, including the brilliant No.1 song. Everyone's a gem!

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1980!

An hour from the kings of 80s synth - Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark.

12 hits from their 80s pomp including 4 UK number 1s, beginning with West End Girls. Plus collaborations with Electronic, Dusty Springfield & Liza Minelli.

A year of synth pop with the arrival of Pet Shop Boys & Erasure, plus Madonna's "True Blue" was the biggest album. But we said a Final goodbye to Wham!

70 songs from a classic year of 80s pop - 1986!

70 songs from a classic year of 80s pop - 1986!

A year of synth pop with the arrival of Pet Shop Boys & Erasure, plus Madonna's "True Blue" was the biggest album. But we said a Final goodbye to Wham!

60 minutes of back to back US chart toppers from 1986 - none of which made the top spot in the UK! Including Dionne Warwick, Human League, Huey Lewis & Steve Winwood.

A year of synth pop with the arrival of Pet Shop Boys & Erasure, plus Madonna's "True Blue" was the biggest album. But we said a Final goodbye to Wham!

60 minutes of lesser heard hits from 1986. Including Jaki Graham, Paul Simon, UB40, The Smiths & Queen.

Bruno Brookes flicks through the pages of another Yearbook. 1986 introduced us to Samantha Fox, Sinitta & Sigue Sigue Sputnik. But we also said a 'Final' goodbye to Wham!

70 songs from a classic year of 80s pop - 1986!

70 songs from a classic year of 80s pop - 1986!

A year of synth pop with the arrival of Pet Shop Boys & Erasure, plus Madonna's "True Blue" was the biggest album. But we said a Final goodbye to Wham!

If you thought video effects started with digital in the 90s - just look at these! Pushing the boundaries to make amazing animations - and some puppets!

Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer!

Radio 1 legend Bruno returns with a countdown of the 40 biggest singles of the decade. Including million-selling hits from Frankie, Wham! & Soft Cell.

Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer!

Famous for his big hair, less famous for his tunes - Pat Sharp is back with a countdown of classic 80s songs accompanied by dodgy 80s hair-don'ts!

Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer!

10 classic looks that set the fashion of the 80s! From 1983's leather vest on first video "Everybody" to the Blonde Ambition corsets of Express Yourself at the end of the decade.

A cavalcade of clothing calamities & 'interesting choices' from superstars including Bowie, Madonna, Adam Ant, Bananarama, Queen, Wham, Five Star & maybe even Limahl himself!

Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer!

Music TV continues with Bonnie Tyler, Sister Sledge & Madonna, through to million-selling hits from Frankie, Wham! & Soft Cell. These are the official biggest of the 80s!

Music TV continues with Bonnie Tyler, Sister Sledge & Madonna, through to million-selling hits from Frankie, Wham! & Soft Cell. These are the official biggest of the 80s!

Music TV continues with Bonnie Tyler, Sister Sledge & Madonna, through to million-selling hits from Frankie, Wham! & Soft Cell. These are the official biggest of the 80s!

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1988!

Famous for his big hair, less famous for his tunes - Pat Sharp is back with a countdown of classic 80s songs accompanied by dodgy 80s hair-don'ts!

Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer!

10 classic looks that set the fashion of the 80s! From 1983's leather vest on first video "Everybody" to the Blonde Ambition corsets of Express Yourself at the end of the decade.

A cavalcade of clothing calamities & 'interesting choices' from superstars including Bowie, Madonna, Adam Ant, Bananarama, Queen, Wham, Five Star & maybe even Limahl himself!

30 hit songs, 15 top rock legends - one track as they were in the 70s, and another in the 80s - simple!

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

T'Pau's Carol Decker brings a bit of Heart & Soul to a countdown of 80s ladies who liked to rock! With Joan Jett, Tina Turner, Stevie Nicks & Pat Benatar.

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

Classic heartbreakers from Heart, John Waite, Angry Anderson, Bon Jovi, Roxy Music, Tina Turner & Bonnie Tyler. If it's emotion you're after, then we will deliver!

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

The soul of every story is in the song. Simon Bates presents the top 20 from across the decades, as chosen by you - each story is unique, each is different.

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

They called it many daft things like 'soft metal' or 'leather and lace rock' back in the day. But we prefer to call these 25 songs, filled with power and glory, 100% perfection!

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

Remember top TV music show 'No Limits' back in the day? Jenny Powell is back, with two hours of only the very best that featured on that programme. Turn it up LOUD!

Non-stop 80s rock & power ballads - all night! From Queen, Bon Jovi & Whitesnake to Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler & Tina Turner.

Paul Young, who sung 1 or 2 himself, brings you 25 classic 80s hits that were all covers, including Whitney, Madness, Billy Idol & Simply Red. Some will really surprise you!

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

A complete video retrospective of George's 80s hits - both solo & with Wham, Elton John, Aretha Franklin & that forgotten top 10 from Boogie Box High.

In order - 16 videos from the biggest selling album from the 80s - Queen's Greatest Hits! From Killer Queen to Flash.

Every so often a video came along that set new high (and low) standards of dance, or kicked off an often short lived new dance craze! Here's the 80s - dance by dance.