Cracked.com has published a list that's right up my alley. They call it The 10 Most Terrifyingly Inspirational '80s Songs and here it is.
- "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor
- "You’re the Best" by Joe Esposito
- "Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins
- "Jukebox Hero" by Foreigner
- "Don’t Stop Believing" by Journey
- "Holding Out for a Hero" by Bonnie Tyler
- "Love is a Battlefield" by Pat Benatar
- "Another One Bites the Dust" by Queen
- "Wanted (Dead or Alive)" by Bon Jovi
- "The Final Countdown" by Europe
I think it's a very strong list. It's very hard to argue against that top three, in fact, check out this Friday Five I did back in 2005. It's pretty similar, only I actually put "You're the Best" ahead of "Eye of the Tiger", but that's just me.
Where the hell is Mark Safan's "Win in the End? Now, that was inspirational.