The 1980s and early 90s were a time of fast change and growth in popular music, easing out disco music and introducing pop and dance music into the mainstream.  This was the time of Bon Jovi, Eurythmics, and Madonna: synthesizers and big hair became common, as did lyrics and themes around sexual encounters and pain in love. Below is a sampling of some of the most popular songs from the 80s and early 90s.