20 Songs Turning 40 Years Old in 2025

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The reality of time gone by smacks you in the face when you hear “1985 is as far away from 2025 as 1945 was from 1985.” Reality hits even harder when you realize these 20 songs are turning 40 years old in 2025.

20 Songs Turning 40 Years Old in 2025:

1. Let the Music Do the Talking – Aerosmith

2. Tonight She Comes – The Cars

3. She Sells Sanctuary – The Cult

4. Money for Nothing – Dire Straits

5. Never – Heart

6. Power of Love – Huey Lewis & The News

7. Lucky in Love – Mick Jagger

8. R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. (A Salute to 60's Rock) – John Mellencamp

9. Kyrie – Mr. Mister

10. Your Love – The Outfield

11. Addicted to Love – Robert Palmer

12. West End Girls – Pet Shop Boys

13. Little by Little – Robert Plant

14. California Girls – David Lee Roth

15. Don't You (Forget About Me) – Simple Minds

16. My Hometown – Bruce Springsteen

17. We Built This City – Starship

18. High On You – Survivor

19. Head Over Heels – Tears For Fears

20. Sleeping Bag – ZZ Top