On this day June 24, 1989, Satisfied by Richard Marx reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The powerful lead single from his second album Repeat Offender, the song blended hard edged guitar riffs with a soaring vocal performance that showcased Marx’s ability to bridge pop and rock with ease.
Satisfied held the top spot in the United States through June 30, becoming one of the defining radio hits of the year. It solidified Richard Marx’s growing reputation as a hitmaker, paving the way for more chart toppers from the album including Right Here Waiting and Angelia.
80s insight: Satisfied captured the confident sound of late 80s pop rock, proving that big vocals, big hooks, and a little attitude could take a song straight to the top.
Satisfied held the top spot in the United States through June 30, becoming one of the defining radio hits of the year. It solidified Richard Marx’s growing reputation as a hitmaker, paving the way for more chart toppers from the album including Right Here Waiting and Angelia.
80s insight: Satisfied captured the confident sound of late 80s pop rock, proving that big vocals, big hooks, and a little attitude could take a song straight to the top.
