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3 Rock Songs From 1982 That Every 80s Kid Still Knows Word for Word Today
American Songwriter has put together a light-hearted retrospective highlighting three rock songs from 1982 that it argues remain instantly recognisable to anyone who grew up in the era. The piece is part of the outlet's ongoing "The List" series celebrating classic rock nostalgia rather than reporting news.
– "Crimson And Clover" by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, a cover of the 1968 Tommy James and the Shondells original, taken from the I Love Rock 'N' Roll album – "Even The Nights Are Better" by Air Supply, a four-week No. 1 ballad from the Now And Forever record – "Caught Up In You" by 38 Special, the band's first No. 1 single, from the Special Forces album
In short
- Feature list of three memorable 1982 rock songs
- Includes tracks by Joan Jett, Air Supply and 38 Special
- Nostalgia piece, not breaking news
Explained simply
These three recordings reflect the range of popular rock and pop music heard in the early 1980s, from Joan Jett and the Blackhearts’ guitar-led version of a 1968 song to Air Supply’s romantic ballad and 38 Special’s Southern rock. They were released in 1982, when radio, records and music videos helped songs reach a broad audience.
Joan Jett’s recording appeared on I Love Rock ’N’ Roll, Air Supply’s on Now and Forever, and 38 Special’s on Special Forces. The artists had different sounds and audiences, but each song became a notable part of its performers’ catalogue.