But as the list below of the Top 40 Songs of 1986 selected by the UCR staff shows, there was more than meets the eye. There was a shift toward change as popular music expanded its boundaries, and even ...

The cultural melting pot stirred by music tastes in the mid-'80s brought to the surface several styles and genres that barely existed a decade earlier. By 1986, it wasn't all that rare to find music ...

This glam metal tune was basically the song of the year in 1986. Even today, listeners hear “Livin’ On A Prayer” and can’t help but belt out that legendary chorus. Fans back in the day really vibes ...