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  1. On This Day August 3 1985 – Shout By Tears For Fears Became The Number One Song In America

    On This Day August 3 1985 – Shout By Tears For Fears Became The Number One Song In America

    On this day August 3 1985, Shout by Tears For Fears became the number one song in America, holding the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 from August 3 through August 23. The song delivered a powerful message about release and resistance, driven by bold vocals, pulsing synths, and dramatic...
  2. On This Day August 2 1986 – Glory Of Love By Peter Cetera Became The Number One Song In America

    On This Day August 2 1986 – Glory Of Love By Peter Cetera Became The Number One Song In America

    On this day August 2 1986, Glory of Love by Peter Cetera became the number one song in America, marking a major milestone in his solo career after leaving Chicago. The emotional power ballad held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 from August 2 through August 15 and became one of the defining...
  3. On This Day August 1 1987 – Shakedown by Bob Seger Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day August 1 1987 – Shakedown by Bob Seger Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day August 1 1987, Shakedown by Bob Seger became the number one song in America, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and marking the first and only chart-topping single of his career. The high-energy track was featured on the soundtrack for Beverly Hills Cop II and delivered a hard-driving...
  4. On This Day July 25 1981 – The One That You Love by Air Supply Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day July 25 1981 – The One That You Love by Air Supply Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 25 1981, The One That You Love by Air Supply climbed to the number one spot on the US Billboard Hot 100. It became the soft rock duo’s first chart topping single in the United States and marked the peak of their success during the early 80s. Written by Graham Russell, the track...
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    • 1981 music 80s ballads air supply billboard charts number one hits the one that you love
    • Category: On This Day in 80s Music
  5. On This Day: July 11, 1987 – Alone by Heart Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day: July 11, 1987 – Alone by Heart Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 11, 1987, Alone by Heart became the number one song in America. The power ballad held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 through July 31 and also reached number one in Canada. The song marked one of the biggest hits of the band’s career and showcased the powerful vocals of...
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    • 1987 singles 80s music alone bad animals heart number one hits power ballads
    • Category: On This Day in 80s Music
  6. On This Day: July 9, 1988 – The Flame by Cheap Trick Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day: July 9, 1988 – The Flame by Cheap Trick Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 9, 1988, The Flame by Cheap Trick became the number one song in America. It stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 through July 22 and also reached number one in Canada and Australia. The emotional power ballad marked a dramatic comeback for the band, who had not seen chart...
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    • 1988 singles 80s music billboard charts cheap trick lap of luxury number one hits power ballads the flame
    • Category: On This Day in 80s Music
  7. On This Day: July 8, 1989 - Good Thing by Fine Young Cannibals Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day: July 8, 1989 - Good Thing by Fine Young Cannibals Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 8, 1989, Good Thing by Fine Young Cannibals became the number one song in America. The single held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 through July 14 and also hit number one in Canada. Driven by an infectious rhythm and a retro soul inspired sound, the track became one of the...
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    • 1989 singles 80s music billboard charts fine young cannibals good thing number one hits the raw and the cooked
    • Category: On This Day in 80s Music
  8. On This Day: July 7, 1984 - When Doves Cry by Prince Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day: July 7, 1984 - When Doves Cry by Prince Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 7, 1984, When Doves Cry by Prince became the number one song in America. It would remain at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks through August 10. The track also hit number one in Canada and Australia, making it a global hit that helped define the sound...
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    • 1984 singles 80s music billboard charts number one hits pop and funk prince purple rain when doves cry
    • Category: On This Day in 80s Music
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