From American Songwriter · Kat Caudill · · 50s
High Schoolers in 1988 Knew These 4 Songs
High schoolers in 1988 knew these four songs by heart.
In brief
High schoolers in 1988 knew these four songs by heart. High schoolers in 1988 knew four songs by heart: 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn', 'Fast Car', 'Forever Your Girl', and 'I Hate Myself For Loving You'. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Poison's 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn'
Bret Michaels wrote this song after a call with his girlfriend where he heard another man's voice in the background.
“Every Rose Has Its Thorn”
Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car'
Chapman's song about running away from her past feels especially big for teenagers chasing dreams.
“Fast Car”
Paula Abdul's 'Forever Your Girl'
Abdul's debut album topped the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in 1988.
“Forever Your Girl”
Joan Jett's 'I Hate Myself For Loving You'
Joan Jett's song was originally titled 'I Hate Myself Because I Can't Get Laid' but changed to include 'Love'.
“I Hate Myself For Loving You”
The headline
High schoolers in 1988 knew four songs by heart: 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn', 'Fast Car', 'Forever Your Girl', and 'I Hate Myself For Loving You'.
