Boy, was 1986 the year for classic rock anthems and songs that would remain popular for years! These tunes can't be beat.

But as the list below of the Top 40 Songs of 1986 selected by the UCR staff shows, there was more than meets the eye. There was a shift toward change as popular music expanded its boundaries, and even ...

The year 1986 saw a lot of great country music, both by established artists and relative newcomers. In 1986, some of the best country songs were released, including these four, which every music fan ...