What were the top 20 songs during the week of July 20, 1985?

Forty years ago this week there were songs in the Top 20 that stand the test of time. Then there are others that will send people scrambling to YouTube or their music destination of choice to try and remember what the tunes sounded like. Big names dot the top end for the week ending July 20, 1985, including Whitney Houston, Prince (and the Revolution) and Bruce Springsteen. Yes, 40 years ago in the summer there were glory days for music.

20. Bryan Adams: 'Heaven'

Lebanese fans cheer Rock star Bryan Adams during his first concert in Beirut late November 2000.

19. Air Supply: 'Just As I Am'

A Vietnamese fan asks Air Supply's singers Graham Russell (l) and Russell Hitchcock to give their autographs on his shoe at the end of an open-air concert.

18. Depeche Mode: 'People Are People'

The band Depeche Mode pose backstage at the MTV European Music awards November 8, 2001, in Frankfurt, Germany.

17. DeBarge: 'Who's Holding Donna Now'

El DeBarge performs with Keri Hilson during the 2010 Essence Music Festival.AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2ae4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R4ae4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe

16. Cyndi Lauper: 'The Goonies R Good Enough'

A promotional portrait of American singer Cyndi Lauper, circa 1985.

15. Paul Hardcastle: '19'

British musician Paul Hardcastle celebrates with Delores Baker on May 15, 1985.

14. The Power Station: 'Get It On(Bang A Gong)'

American drummer Tony Thompson (1954-2003) of Anglo-American rock supergroup The Power Station

13. Corey Hart: 'Never Surrender'

Canadian Music Hall of Fame recipient Corey Hart performs during the Juno Music Awards at Budweiser Gardens in London, Ontario, Canada, on March 17, 2019.AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2je4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R4je4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe

12. Night Ranger: 'Sentimental Street'

Night Ranger perform during the SIRIUS Satellite Radio '80s Party to welcome new on-air personnel on June 22, 2004, at Ruby Falls, in New York City.

11. Til Tuesday: 'Voices Carry'

Aimee Mann at the 50th Annual Eddie Awards.

10. Eurythmics: 'Would I Lie To You?'

Dave Stewart's ice and Annie Lennox's fire make a near-perfect techno-pop rock show. Collectively known as Eurythmics, the two British visitors and their band had their fans dancing on their seats on April 11, 1984.

9. Tears for Fears: 'Shout'

Tears for Fears', Roland Orzabal performs on stage during the Andre Agassi Foundation's 8th Annual Grand Slam for Children benefit concert.AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2se4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R4se4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe

8. Bruce Springsteen: 'Glory Days'

Bruce Springsteen performs, on June 29, 1985 in La Courneuve, outside Paris.

7. Sting: 'If You Love Somebody Set Them Free'

Portrait of singer-songwriter and bass player Sting.

6. Survivor: 'The Search Is Over'

Jim Peterik, founder of the rock band Survivor, points as Jeff Adams of Starship walks on stage.

5. Phil Collins: 'Sussudio'

British singer Phil Collins performs on March 5, 1985 at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy,AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R35e4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R55e4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe

4. Whitney Houston: 'You Give Good Love'

A file picture taken on May 18, 1988 in Paris shows US singer Whitney Houston performing at the POPB (Bercy hall).

3. Paul Young: 'Everytime You Go Away'

British pop singer Paul Young, performing in concert.

2. Prince and the Revolution: 'Raspberry Beret'

This photo taken on August 25, 1986 shows musician Prince performing on stage during his concert at the Zenith venue in Paris.

1. Duran Duran: 'A View To A Kill'

British pop group Duran Duran smile and laugh while posing on a lawn in England.AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R3ee4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R5ee4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Huge names in music dominated charts the week ending July 20, 1985