The article celebrates three 1980s glam rock songs chosen for their theatrical energy, catchy hooks and enduring ability to inspire listeners to “strut”. It portrays the genre as deliberately excessive, defined by elaborate make-up, towering hair and ever-more spectacular performances before grunge’s rise changed rock fashion and style.

– Poison, “Talk Dirty to Me” (from 1986’s *Look What the Cat Dragged In*): presented as an example of the band’s wild, elaborate approach.
– Def Leppard, “Pour Some Sugar on Me” (from 1987’s *Hysteria*): described as a lively, enduring anthem frequently heard in social settings.
– Europe, “The Final Countdown” (1986): praised for its instantly recognisable synths and soaring vocals.