Controversy has returned once again to the 1994 countdown, and this time the question remains – can a Christmas song be in this countdown, much less this high up the countdown?  I struggled with this, but the fact is this song is the first song on everyone’s tongues when it comes to preparing for the holiday music season.  It’s in so many different memes for better or worse, that it’s hard to not place this song in this countdown, considering it was released in this year.  So apologies ahead of time if you’re sick of it, but coming in at …..more →

Again, as we asked before, what could possibly beat out the Purple one’s ultimate rock epic in this countdown?  How about one of the most recognizable and greatest power rock ballads of the 80s?  How many times have we heard this song quoted in some capacity, whether it’s a tv show, movie, or even the news?  Honestly, it’s a great song and has managed to continue to hold on to its popularity to this day.  Coming in at #6 for the top songs from 1984 countdown, it’s Can’t Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon.

Dearly beloved – we are gathered here today to get through this thing called the top 20 songs turning 40 years old in 2024, and here was my original #1 of this countdown.  However, as I finessed this list, it ended up falling down to this spot.  Still a high mark considering all the other songs that were considered, and it’s one of this artist’s most legendary songs, including an incredible finishing guitar solo.  It’s his second entry to this countdown under his name and it does not disappoint.  At #7 it’s Let’s Go Crazy by Prince.

Batman Forever was all the rage in 1994, and its popularity helped elevate this next entry to this spot in the countdown.  While already a successful solo artist, this track helped make him a superstar.  It certainly didn’t hurt that this song would go on to win the coveted Song and Record of the Year Grammies and continue to be a staple in various radio/corporate/dj playlists.  Coming in at #7 is Kiss From a Rose by Seal.

This next 1994 song required repeated listenings before finally leaping over its fellow track in this countdown.  The boys from Philly are back with another top 10 smash, and it’s a very different vibe from the track that appeared two songs ago.  A great chorus and the fact that you hear this song more than the other one earns its place in this countdown at #8 – it is On Bended Knee by Boyz II Men.

At this point for the countdown of the top songs released in 1984, the questions are going to be asked are what could possibly beat the previous song?  In this case, how about one of the most anti-authority, rebellious, protest rock songs of all time?  This song is a staple for everyone sick and tired of the status quo and willing to tell everyone that they are done taking it.  When you hear this song, you’ll know why it rose so high, high up to #8 – it is We’re Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister.