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January 18, 1986 - That’s What Friends Are For Hit #1 in America

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On this day, January 18, 1986, That’s What Friends Are For by Dionne Warwick and Friends reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, holding the top spot until February 14. The song, featuring Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder, also topped the charts in Canada and Australia, becoming a worldwide anthem of hope and compassion.

Originally written by Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager, That’s What Friends Are For became a monumental hit, not just for its heartfelt lyrics and powerful vocal performances but also for its cause. Proceeds from the single raised over $3 million for AIDS research and awareness, marking it as one of the earliest musical contributions to the fight against AIDS.

Fun Fact: The song won two Grammy Awards in 1987, including Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Song of the Year.

Trivia Question: What year did Dionne Warwick first hit the charts with Walk On By, another Burt Bacharach-penned classic?
 
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