When you close your eyes and think about the music of the 1980s, what comes to mind? Synths, early rap? Prince dressed in purple, Tom Petty and his wheat-colored hair? Stevie Nicks and Michael Jackson ...

And when it comes to the 1980s, these four country songs defined the era quite beautifully. Keep in mind that this list is far from definitive. We’re just fans of these four hits, in particular.

The soundtrack to this John Travolta-Debra Winger film has gone triple platinum since it was released as a double album in 1980. It produced three No. 1 songs on the Billboard Country Singles ...

Before we advance with Retro Roundup's look at the hits of the 1970s outside the top 10, a note about my love for 1980s ...