One that has been living rent-free in my head recently comes from a taping in 1977, where Parton flawlessly sings “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind” at a sped-up rate. Dolly introduces the idea to the ...

Back in 1981, “Don’t You Want Me” by The Human League was an insanely big hit. It’s not an overly complex song, either. Martin Rushent, who produced the song, added a drum machine, a very basic synth, ...

You may require a dash of irony—though not always—to admit you now kind of like these overplayed pop songs from the 1980s.