Neon, Synthesizers, and Devotion: The Unforgettable 1980s “Love” Song Phenomenon

When you picture the 1980s, what comes to mind? Neon windbreakers, towering hair metal manes, John Hughes movie montages, and, above all else, an absolute mountain of synthesizer-laden anthems. Among all the lyrical themes of the decade, one word reigned supreme on the Billboard charts: love.