The Forever Gold series works because it strips away the "one-hit wonders" and focuses on the tracks that defined a decade's aesthetic. It is a masterclass in commercial songwriting.

: The album features high-profile hits like Starship’s "We Built This City," Kim Carnes’ "Bette Davis Eyes," and Berlin’s "Take My Breath Away".

The "Forever Gold" branding has been used for several different configurations of 80s music over the years: