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  1. On This Day October 24, 1987 – Bad By Michael Jackson Became The Number One Song In America

    On This Day October 24, 1987 – Bad By Michael Jackson Became The Number One Song In America

    On this day October 24, 1987, Michael Jackson reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with his hit single Bad, the title track from his multiplatinum album of the same name. The song showcased Jackson’s trademark blend of pop, funk, and attitude, while reinforcing his image as the era’s most...
  2. On This Day October 22, 1988 – A Groovy Kind Of Love By Phil Collins Became The Number One Song In America

    On This Day October 22, 1988 – A Groovy Kind Of Love By Phil Collins Became The Number One Song In America

    On this day October 22, 1988, Phil Collins reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with his heartfelt ballad A Groovy Kind Of Love. Originally written in the 1960s by Toni Wine and Carole Bayer Sager, the song was reimagined by Collins for the soundtrack to the film Buster. His smooth...
  3. On This Day August 12 1989 – Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day August 12 1989 – Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day August 12 1989, Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx became the number one song in America, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The heartfelt ballad struck a powerful emotional chord with listeners and quickly became one of the most iconic love songs of the decade. Featured on his...
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