What was the song of the summer the year you were born?

While Andy's brothers achieved worldwide fame as the Bee Gees, he immediately struck gold when he started his solo career with this single. The tune, released in April 1977, quickly became the song of the summer. It nearly ended up being the song of the year, ranking at No. 2 on the end-of-year charts.

Not content with getting the song of the summer for 1977, Andy also got the accolade for 1978 thanks to Shadow Dancing. Although the song is Andy's hit, he collaborated with his brothers to produce the record.

Donna Summer's iconic 70s disco anthem was inspired by one of her assistants who was reportedly mistaken for a prostitute by a police officer. The June hit proved to be an enduring song, and it remains one of her most famous songs.

Billy Joel's criticism of the music industry and press ended up proving to be popular with audiences, topping the charts in both the United States and Canada. The May song proved to be a turning point from the songs that had been popular the previous decade.

Even though it was released in January, Jessie's Girl proved to still be popular during the summer of 81. The song was about Rick's unrequited love for the girlfriend of his classmate at a stained glass workshop. Despite Oprah Winfrey attempting to track down the woman who inspired the song, her true identity remains a mystery.

When Prince set out to make his 1984 film Purple Rain, he wrote dozens of songs for its iconic soundtrack, including When Doves Cry. The music video prompted controversy from music executives at the time who feared it was too sexual in nature, criticism that Prince took in his stride.

Madonna has generated dozens of hits throughout her illustrious career, but nothing was like the storm that swept Papa Don't Preach. Although fans loved the post-disco anthem, it earned criticism from pro-life advocacy groups, critics fearing it glamorised teen pregnancy, and after the singer dedicated the song to Pope John Paul II during her tour, the Vatican even called on people to boycott it!

While Roll With It might not have achieved tons of success in the UK, it was a major hit back in the United States, managing to earn the accolade following its May release.

While Right Here Waiting remains one of Richard Marx's most famous songs, he nearly gave the track to Barbra Streisand, only recording it after she rejected it. The love anthem was the song of the summer for the final year in the 80s, and it still lives on, previously being the most streamed love song on Spotify ahead of Valentine's Day in 2013.

Mariah Carey's debut single came in May 1990, and the track quickly climbed its way up the charts. The song introduced the future Queen of Christmas to the world, and we've never looked back.