The single hit number 1 spot in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and many other countries.Ĭherish the love, cherish the life, cherish the love The first George Michael‘s solo single – (credited to “Wham! featuring George Michael” in the U.S., Canada and Japan), however the song appears on Wham!’s 1984 album “Make It Big”) and it was co-written by Andrew Ridgeley, the other member of the Wham! band. I should have known better than to cheat a friend The music video features Ric Ocasek’s future wife, model and actress Paulina Porizkova. The single reached number 3 in the U.S., Norway and Ireland and #4 in the U.K. The song is sung by The Cars‘ bassist Benjamin Orr. The third single from the band’s 1984 Heartbeat City album. The Culture Club‘s single reached number 3 on the Canadian singles chart. The song from the 1984 soundtrack album Electric Dreams (science fiction romantic movie with Lenny Von Dohlen and Virginia Madsen starring). Its 1989 re-release reached number 1 on the singles charts in the U.S., Canada and Poland. The single was originally released in Sweden only. The fourth single from Roxette’s second album, Look Sharp! (1988). It reached number 1 in many countries, including the United States, Canada, U.K. The lead single from the band’s 1984 album Agent Provocateur. The ballad reached number 1 on the charts in Poland and Top 20 in many European countries. The third single from the Eurythmics‘ sixth album Revenge (1986). The music video was directed by David A. It hit number 1 spot on the singles charts all over the world, including the U.S., U.K., Australia and Germany. The single from Stevie’s 1984 soundtrack album The Woman In Red (romantic comedy film starring and directed by Gene Wilde). I just called to say how much I care, I doĪnd I mean it from the bottom of my heart It went to number 1 on the singles chart in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands and the U.K. The third single from Lionel‘s multi-platinum 1983 album Can’t Slow Down. What’s your favourite 80s ballad? Cast your vote or let us know in the comments below. Our selection of greatest love songs of the eighties.