In 1987, I turned 21 and bartending that year for an extra part time job. I worked during the day at an office job. President Reagan delivered his famous “Tear down this wall” speech in West Berlin, challenging Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to open up the Berlin Wall to increase Democracy. How times have changed. Now we have a president who desires to build walls, fortresses, prisons, and camps.
AZT was approved by the FDA to help combat HIV/Aids. In October, the stock market falls and it is later called Black Monday. Pope Paul II issues the encyclical Sollicitudo rei socialis (On Social Concern). Nikki Six of Motley Crue overdoses and is dead for 2 minutes. The debauchery of the hair bands is soon to end and usher in Grunge with it’s new form of debauchery.
The following is a list of my favorite songs from 1987. I will only list my favorite song from each album, despite liking several. (The list contains affiliate links that if you click, I may earn a commission if purchased within a limited time.)
- With or Without You – U2. This song is from their Joshua Tree album released in March of 1987. This is a great album with other songs including Red Hill Mining Town, Where the Streets Have No Name, In God’s Country, and Still Haven’t Found What I’m Searching For. Other available versions include vinyl and a download of this album.
- New Sensation – INXS. This song is from their Kick album released in October of 1987. Other songs on this album include Devil Inside, Need You Tonight, Never Tear Us Apart, and Mystify. Other available versions include vinyl and a download of this album.
- The One I Love – REM. This song is from their Document album released in September of 1987. Other songs include Lightnin’ Hopkins and It’s the End of the World as We Know it. Other available versions include vinyl and a download of this album.
- Never Let Me Down Again – Depeche Mode. This song is from their Music for the Masses album released in September of 1987. Other songs on this album include Strange Love, Behind the Wheel, I Want You Now, and To Have and To Hold. Other available versions include vinyl and a download of this album.
- Love Bites – Def Leppard. This song is from their Hysteria album released in August of 1987. Other songs on this album include Animal, Armageddon It, and Pour Some Sugar on Me. Other available versions include vinyl and a download of this album.
- Sweet Child of Mine – Guns N’ Roses. This song is from their Appetite for Destruction album released in July of 1987. Other songs on this album include Welcome to the Jungle, Night Train, and Mr. Brownstone. Other available versions include vinyl and a download of this album.
- Rag Doll – Aerosmith. This song is from their Permanent Vacation album released in August of 1987. Other songs on this album include Dude (Looks Like a Lady), Angel, and Heart’s Done Time. Other available versions include vinyl and a download of this album.
- Is This Love? – Whitesnake. This is from their album entitled, “Whitesnake,” released in March of 1987. Other songs on this album include Still of the Night, Here I Go Again, and Give Me All Your Love. Other available versions include vinyl and a download of this album.
- Seven Wonders – Fleetwood Mac. This is from their Tango in the Night album released in April of 1987. Other songs on this album include Big Love, Everywhere, Tell Me Lies, and Tango in the Night. Other available versions include vinyl and a download of this album.
- Just Like Heaven – The Cure. This is from their Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me album released in May of 1987. Other songs on this album include Why Can’t I Be You? Other available versions include vinyl and a download of this album.
- Lil’ Devil – The Cult. This song is from their Electric album released in April of 1987. Other songs on the album include Wild Flower and Born to be Wild. Other available versions include vinyl and a download of this album.
- Learning to Fly – Pink Floyd. This song is from their A Momentary Lapse of Reason album released in September of 1987. Other songs on this album include The Dogs of War, Sorrow, and On Turning Away. Other available versions include vinyl and a download of this album.
- Beds are Burning – Midnight Oil. This song is from their Diesel and Dust album released in August of 1987. Other songs on this album include Put Down That Weapon, Dreamworld, and Sometimes. Other available versions include vinyl and a download of this album.
- Tunnel of Love – Bruce Springsteen. This song is from his Tunnel of Love album released in October of 1987. Other songs on this album include Tougher Than theRest, Brilliant Disguise, and Ain’t Got You. Other available versions include vinyl and a download of this album.
- I Get Weak – Belinda Carlisle. This song is from her Heaven is a Place on Earth album released in October of 1987, Other songs on this album include Circle in the Sand, I Feel Fine, and Heaven is a Place on Earth. Other available versions include vinyl and a download of this album.
- Don’t Mean Nothing – Richard Marx. This song is from his Richard Marx album released in May of 1987. Other songs on this album include Should’ve Known Better, Endless Summer Nights, and Hold Onto the Nights. Other available versions include vinyl and a download of this album.
- Hungry Eyes – Eric Carmen. This song is from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack released on August of 1987. Other songs on this album include I’ve Had the Time of My Life (Jennifer Warnes & Bill Medley) and She’s Like the Wind (Patrick Swayze). Other available versions include vinyl and a download of this album.
- Skyway – The Replacements. This is from their Pleased to Meet Me album released in March of 1987. Other songs on the album include Alex Chilton, Never Mind, and Can’t Hardly Wait. Other available versions include vinyl and a download of this album.
- Wishing Well – Terence Trent d’Arby. This song is from his Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent d’Arby released in July of 1987. Other songs on this album include Sign Your Name and Dance Little Sister. Other available versions include vinyl and a download of this album.
- Looking for a New Love – Jody Watley. This song is from her Jody Watley album released in February of 1987. Other songs on the album include Some Kind of Lover and Don’t You Want Me. Other available versions include vinyl and a download of this album.
I created a playlist on my Youtube Channnel – Musical Pier entitled “Favorite Songs of 1987” so you can listen to these songs performed by the artists listed. Check it out! Thanks for reading!