Join me as I create a themed musical playlist of songs from artists that captured the public's ear while dividing it just as sharply!

Now, let's acknowledge the hits everyone knows but no one can agree on, address the songs that defined pop culture and divided listeners at every turn, and accept that popularity and unity rarely go hand in hand...as we make a mixtape!

Side A: We Built This City by Starship, Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison, The Lady in Red by Chris de Burgh, Kokomo by The Beach Boys, and Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves

Side B: I Just Called to Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, Lean on Me by Club Nouveau, Mickey by Toni Basil, Ebony and Ivory by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder, and Don't Worry, Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin