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  1. On This Day October 8 1988 – Love Bites Became the #1 Song in America

    On This Day October 8 1988 – Love Bites Became the #1 Song in America

    On this day October 8 1988, Love Bites by Def Leppard reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band’s first and only chart topping single in the United States. Featured on their massively successful album Hysteria, the power ballad showcased a softer, more emotional side of the...
  2. On This Day August 30 1989 – When I See You Smile by Bad English Was Released

    On This Day August 30 1989 – When I See You Smile by Bad English Was Released

    On this day August 30 1989, When I See You Smile by Bad English was released. The power ballad quickly became the group’s most successful song, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and defining their place in late 80s rock history. Written by hitmaker Diane Warren, the track blended...
  3. 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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    • Category: On This Day in 80s Music
  4. 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
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