15 Iconic '80s Songs That Were Actually Covers

The ‘80s are universally regarded as an amazing decade for music, and rightfully so. Classics from those years are still played today. Many ‘80s songs, however, aren’t actually from the ‘80s, as in addition to all the synths, and drum machines, what the decade should also be known for is its embracing of unique covers.

The following 15 songs are great examples of this, as they defined the 80s, but have their roots in other eras.

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