The pop crossover, which features a saxophone solo, is an anthem of closure ... The 1980 medley is a combination of two hit ...

If you need some inspiration for your throwback playlist, you can check out some of the best pop songs of the decade here.

Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...