1986 Hit That Reached No. 1 Named 'Best Song of the 1980s'

It's impossible to say which decade was strictly the "best" for music, but very few have a style and aesthetic quite as immediately recognizable as the 1980s. Whether it's the emergence of heavy rock, the endurance of disco-inspired dance pop, or the early years of grunge and alt-rock, the '80s were a decade filled with innovation and influence.

One of the leading voices in this musical evolution was Prince, who rose to fame in the '70s with his unique sound that bridged the gap between funk, R&B, and disco with mainstream pop.