Hit Songs that Were Played Too Much

Tony Pretlow
1 min readAug 16, 2024

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Many of my favorite songs dominated the airwaves during the 80s and 90s.

Long after falling off the billboard charts, these tunes continued to be played. Deservedly so. Decades later, they are frequently played as Greatest Hits.

Instead of dabbling into nostalgia, I’d rather pull out my old vinyls and CDs when I feel the urge.

Whether it’s Celine Dion yelling about the Titanic, or Bruce Springsteen barking out where he was born.

These songs were played too much.

I’m wondering if you feel that way about any songs?

Sailing - Christopher Cross

Titanic: My Heart will Go On - Celine Dion

It’s all Coming Back to Me - Celine Dion

Celebrate Good Times - Kool and the Gang

We are the World - USA for Africa

Don’t Worry Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin

We are the Champions- Queen

Material World - Madonna

Billy Jean - Michael Jackson

Born in the USA - Bruce Springsteen

Staying Alive - The Bee Gees

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles

Thank you for reading!

08/16/2024

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Tony Pretlow

Passionate. Dedicated reader and commenter. Occasional writer. I enjoy writing poetry and prose. Father of five. Happily married/retired. Northwestern U. Alumus