# 4 Mixtape-Worthy Songs From 1984 That Hit Different When You’re in Love

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/4-mixtape-worthy-songs-from-1984-that-hit-different-when-youre-in-love/
- Published: 2026-08-01T12:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-01T13:13:34+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/4-mixtape-worthy-songs-from-1984-that-hit-different-when-youre-in-love/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Four 1984 songs are recommended for romantic listening.
- “Heaven” found success after joining *Reckless*.
- “Hello” topped three Billboard charts.

## Summary

The article selects four romantic songs released or re-released in 1984 as suitable for a love-themed mixtape.

- Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time” is presented as a song about enduring commitment, despite being partly inspired by difficulties in her relationship with David Wolff.
- Stevie Wonder’s “I Just Called to Say I Love You”, which he wrote, recorded and produced, remains his best-selling single.
- Bryan Adams’s “Heaven” first appeared on the 1983 soundtrack to *A Night in Heaven* before becoming successful after its inclusion on his 1984 album *Reckless*.
- Lionel Richie’s “Hello”, added to *Can’t Slow Down* at his wife Brenda Harvey’s urging, reached number one on three Billboard charts.

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