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On This Day August 2 1980 – Olivia Newton John Topped The Charts With Ma
On this day August 2 1980, Magic by Olivia Newton John reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and began a four week reign at the top. Featured on the soundtrack to the musical fantasy film Xanadu, the song was a standout success despite the film’s mixed reception. Written and produced by...- Pete
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On This Day July 23 1988 – Hold On to the Nights by Richard Marx Hit Number 1 in the US
On this day July 23 1988, Hold On to the Nights by Richard Marx reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, giving him his first chart topping single. The emotional ballad struck a chord with audiences during the summer of 88, capping off the success of his self titled debut album. Built...- Pete
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On This Day July 21 1986 – Huey Lewis and the News Released Stuck With You
On this day July 21 1986, Huey Lewis and the News released their upbeat single Stuck With You, one of the most recognizable songs from their chart topping album Fore. With its catchy melody and cheerful tone, the track quickly became a favorite on radio and MTV, eventually reaching number one on...- Pete
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On This Day July 19, 1986 – Invisible Touch by Genesis Became the Number One Song in America
On this day July 19, 1986, Invisible Touch by Genesis became the number one song in the United States, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of July 19 through July 25. It also reached number one in Canada, making it one of the band’s most successful singles. The track marked a major moment...- Pete
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On This Day: July 12, 1986 – Simply Red’s Holding Back the Years Hits Number One in America
On this day July 12, 1986, Holding Back the Years by Simply Red became the number one song in America. It held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 from July 12 through July 18 and also reached number one in Canada and Ireland. This soulful ballad, led by the unmistakable voice of Mick...- Pete
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On This Day: July 9, 1983 – Every Breath You Take by The Police Became the Number One Song in America
On this day July 9, 1983, Every Breath You Take by The Police became the number one song in America. It held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight consecutive weeks, remaining there through September 2. The song also reached number one in the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, and...- Pete
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