From American Songwriter · Em Casalena · · 40s
3 Tender Tracks From 1986 That Had Gen X Crying
Three 1986 songs made Generation X cry by the radio.
In brief
Three 1986 songs made Generation X cry by the radio. Three 1986 songs resonated deeply with Generation X listeners, causing emotional reactions. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
True Colors by Cyndi Lauper
Cyndi Lauper's 1986 song 'True Colors' peaked at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100.
“In a world full of people / You can lose sight of it all / And the darkness inside you / Can make you feel so small.”
There'll Be Sad Songs by Billy Ocean
Billy Ocean's 1986 song 'There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)' reached No. 1 on Hot 100.
“There'll be sad songs / Maybe they make you cry / Maybe they give you reason why you should date a guy / Or maybe a reason why you should break it off / Or maybe the moment when you should take it off.”
Glory Of Love by Peter Cetera
Peter Cetera's 1986 song 'Glory Of Love' was a No. 1 hit in US and Canada.
“Sometimes, I just forget / Say things I might regret / It breaks my heart to see you crying / I don't wanna lose you / I could never make it alone.”
The short version
Three 1986 songs resonated deeply with Generation X listeners, causing emotional reactions.
