On this day March 14 1987 Huey Lewis and the News hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with Jacob's Ladder where it stayed for the week of March 14 to 20. The song was the third single from their hit album Fore! and became one of the band's many chart-topping hits of the 80s.
Jacob's Ladder stood out for its rock-driven sound and uplifting lyrics which resonated with fans. The song helped Fore! continue its streak of success following hits like Stuck with You and Hip to Be Square.
Fun fact: Huey Lewis and the News was formed in San Francisco in the 70s and initially gained popularity in the early 80s with their album Picture This.
Trivia question: What Huey Lewis and the News song became a massive hit after being featured in the 1985 film Back to the Future?
Jacob's Ladder stood out for its rock-driven sound and uplifting lyrics which resonated with fans. The song helped Fore! continue its streak of success following hits like Stuck with You and Hip to Be Square.
Fun fact: Huey Lewis and the News was formed in San Francisco in the 70s and initially gained popularity in the early 80s with their album Picture This.
Trivia question: What Huey Lewis and the News song became a massive hit after being featured in the 1985 film Back to the Future?
