The 10 songs from 1986 films that a lot of people can't stand to hear anymore
The list of songs from 1986 films that, according to Far Out, have been played so many times that part of the public can no longer bear to listen to them includes some of the biggest hits of the decade.
Among the highlights appear:
- "Take My Breath Away" - Berlin (Top Gun)
- "Danger Zone" - Kenny Loggins (Top Gun)
- "Glory of Love" - Peter Cetera (Karate Kid Part II)
- "The Power of Love" - Huey Lewis and the News (Back to the Future)
- "On My Own" - Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald
- "Higher Love" - Steve Winwood
- "Life in a Northern Town" - Dream Academy
- "Somewhere Out There" - Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram
- "Sweet Freedom" - Michael McDonald
- "That Was Then, This Is Now" - The Monkees
Despite the wear and tear caused by repetition over the decades, all of these songs have had enormous cultural impact and continue to be associated with some of the most popular films of the 1980s.
The debate shows how a well-executed success can end up dividing opinions between nostalgia and saturation.