# 4 Forgotten Pop Hits From 1982 That Still Sound Fresh Today

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/4-forgotten-pop-hits-from-1982-that-still-sound-fresh-today/
- Published: 2026-07-24T20:54:25+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-24T21:13:04+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/4-forgotten-pop-hits-from-1982-that-still-sound-fresh-today/
- Topics: Art, Culture

## Key points

- Four overlooked 1982 hits are highlighted.
- Several achieved strong US chart positions.
- The selections span pop, country and rock.

## Summary

The article revisits four 1982 pop hits it argues have been overshadowed by other music from that year but remain worth hearing.

- The Motels’ “Only The Lonely” reached No. 9 in the US, aided by its music video.
- Juice Newton’s “Love’s Been A Little Bit Hard On Me” peaked at No. 7 and earned a Grammy nomination.
- Ronnie Milsap’s cover of “Any Day Now” topped US country and adult-contemporary charts, reaching No. 14 on the Hot 100.
- Eddie Money’s “Think I’m In Love” reached No. 16 on the Hot 100 and No. 1 on Top Rock Tracks.

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