Another definition of "Top" shows the top singles during a given time period. The top 25 or so singles for the decade are shown in the table below. The list here was drawn from Lyrics World.
| Song | Artist |
|---|---|
| 1. Physical | Olivia Newton-John |
| 2. Bette Davis Eyes | Kim Carnes |
| 3. Endless Love | Diana Ross & Lionel Richie |
| 4. Every Breath You Take | The Police |
| 5. I Love Rock 'N Roll | Joan Jett & The Blackhearts |
| 6. Ebony And Ivory | Paul McCartney with Stevie Wonder |
| 7. Billie Jean | Michael Jackson |
| 8. Eye Of The Tiger | Survivor |
| 9. Flashdance... What A Feeling | Irene Cara |
| 10. Lady | Kenny Rogers |
| 11. Say Say Say | Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson |
| 12. Centerfold | The J. Geils Band |
| 13. Call Me | Blondie |
| 14. Like A Virgin | Madonna |
| 15. (Just Like) Starting Over | John Lennon |
| 16. When Doves Cry | Prince |
| 17. Jump | Van Halen |
| 18. Upside Down | Diana Ross |
| 19. All Night Long (All Night) | Lionel Richie |
| 20. Maneater | Daryl Hall & John Oates |
| 21. Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) | Pink Floyd |
| 22. Crazy Little Thing Called Love | Queen |
| 23. Total Eclipse Of The Heart | Bonnie Tyler |
| 24. Down Under | Men At Work |
| 25. That's What Friends Are For | Dionne & Friends |