Rankings / Metro

The Sound of Indianapolis

United States · #102 origin

Combined (3:1)
27.9
US score
6.7
UK score
0.6
Attributed artists
6

Signature decade 1980s · era-distinctiveness 3.67 · score per artist 4.6

Decade fingerprint

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Top artists

  1. 1John Cougar10.1
  2. 2Babyface9
  3. 3John Cougar Mellencamp4.3
  4. 4Bobby Lewis2.8
  5. 5After 71.1
  6. 6Bobby Helms0.6

Signature songs

  1. 1“Hurts So Good” : John Cougar · US #2 (1982)
  2. 2“Jack & Diane” : John Cougar · US #1 (1982)
  3. 3“Tossin' and Turnin'” : Bobby Lewis · US #1 (1961)
  4. 4“When Can I See You” : Babyface · US #4 (1994)
  5. 5“Jingle Bell Rock” : Bobby Helms · UK #5 (2023)
  6. 6“R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. (A Salute to 60's Rock)” : John Cougar Mellencamp · US #2 (1986)
  7. 7“This Is for the Lover in You” : Babyface · US #6 (1996)
  8. 8“Lonely Ol' Night” : John Cougar Mellencamp · US #6 (1985)
  9. 9“Small Town” : John Cougar Mellencamp · US #6 (1985)
  10. 10“Can't Stop” : After 7 · US #6 (1990)
  11. 11“It's No Crime” : Babyface · US #7 (1989)
  12. 12“Every Time I Close My Eyes” : Babyface · US #6 (1997)
  13. 13“Whip Appeal” : Babyface · US #6 (1990)
  14. 14“Ready or Not” : After 7 · US #7 (1990)
  15. 15“Cherry Bomb” : John Cougar Mellencamp · US #8 (1987)

Chart-topping #1 singles

“Jack & Diane”
1982
John Cougar
US
“Tossin' and Turnin'”
1961
Bobby Lewis
US
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