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And if you are over 40, then you probably remember when these were brand-new and not songs kids are discovering on TikTok.

Whitney Houston singing "Greatest Love of All" and Freddie Mercury in a film scene from Queen's "I Want to Break Free" music video

Split image: Whitney Houston performing "Greatest Love of All" and Queen's Freddie Mercury dressed in 'I Want to Break Free' music video outfit

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Sorry, Gen Z'ers, But Only People Over 40 Will Know All The Classic '80s Songs On This List

There's No Way You've Listened To 40/60 Of These Classic '80s Songs On This List If You're Not Over 40

And if you are a Gen X'er, then you probably heard all of these on your Sony Walkman!

Can You Name All These '80s Songs? Gen Z Probably Can't

Only People Over 40 Will Know All The Classic '80s Songs On This List

Check off every classic '80s song you've listened to:

Based on your results your ears are ~like a virgin~ to these songs 'cause you didn't recognize even half of the '80s classics on this list. But the good news is that you get the joy of listening to them for the very first time!

You're def not a Gen X'er

You recognized a lot of these songs, which means you probably grew up hearing some of them on the radio as a kid. I guess there's no time like the present to revisit the songs of your childhood and some that you missed out on hearing the first time around. And honestly, after listening, I am sure you'll be saying, "_I just can't get enough_ of these songs!"

You're probably a very young Gen X'er or old millennial

You recognized almost all of these songs and are probably saying, "Ah, the '80s! Now that is when music was good!!!" to yourself right now. And this whole list is just music that will _start you up_!

You're definitely a Gen X'er (or maybe a young boomer)

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These Are '80s Songs That Gen X'ers Grew Up On And There Is No Way Gen Z'ers Or Millennials Have Heard All Of These

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Sorry, Gen Z'ers, But Only People Over 40 Will Know All The Classic '80s Songs On This List

If you feel like revisiting these songs, you can listen to this playlist on Spotify and Apple Music!