The Worst Freakin' Songs of the '80s, Ranked

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Updated October 19, 2023 365.2K votes 12.2K voters 281.4K views
Over 12.2K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Worst Freakin' '80s Songs
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Vote up the worst songs, and vote down the songs you actually like, even if you keep it a secret. Don't worry – we won't tell.
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The absolute worst songs from the 1980s, voted on by the Ranker community. The '80 were known for lots of "worst" things: big bangs, acid-wash jeans, leg warmers, and music. The '80s were a compilation of some of the best and some of the worst music of all time, and unfortunately for our ears, the bad stuff is pretty bad. But thankfully, that's what this list is for! 

Even though some of these bands were wildly successful in the '80s, that doesn't mean their music is all great. What are the worst songs from the '80s? That's up for you to decide. This list is votable and re-rankable, so vote up which songs you think are the absolute worst, and vote down the ones you like a little more. Don't see a song that may deserve top billing on this playlist? Be sure to add it.

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