When it comes to heartbreak and break up songs, few genres can top 1980s hair bands in terms of sheer brilliance - the original emo if you will. At least ’80s hair bands did their emo with style.By style I mean going shirtless with a leather studded vest, ripped jeans, long blonde hair, a few skull tattoos, awe-inspiring sun glasses, and if you’re lucky some sort of hat or bandanna. Seriously, what screams “baby, I want you back” more than that?
From Poison to Kiss and all the way to Winger - be sure to turn on these songs when you have a heavy heart and feel like sinking deeper into your love depression. Is there anything 1980s hair bands wont do for you? They give, and they give, and they give….
10) “Headed for A Heartbreak” - Winger
Winger is a American heavy metal/hard rock band formed in New York City that gained popularity during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
9) “Sometimes She Cries” - Warrant
Warrant is an American glam metal band from Hollywood, California that experienced success in the late 1980s and early 1990s with two multi-platinum albums.
8) “Love Is On The Way” - Saigon Kick
Saigon Kick was an American rock band from Miami, Florida that formed in 1988.
7) “Only Time Will Tell” - Nelson
Nelson is a glam metal band founded by Matthew and Gunnar Nelson (the twin sons of Ricky Nelson).
6) “Forever” - Kiss
Kiss (styled KISS in capitals) is an American rock band formed in New York City in December 1972.
5) “I’ll See You In My Dreams” - Giant
Giant is an American melodic hard rock band that was formed in 1987.
4) “Fly to Angels” - Slaughter
Slaughter is an American hard rock/glam metal band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada by lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Mark Slaughter and bassist Dana Strum.
3) “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” - Poison
Poison is an American glam metal band that achieved success in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
2) “I Remember You” - Skid Row
Skid Row is an American heavy metal band, formed in 1986 in Toms River, New Jersey.
1) “Don’t Know What You Got Till It’s Gone” - Cinderella
Cinderella is an American rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
