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January 5, 1980 - “Please Don’t Go” by KC and the Sunshine Band Hit #1 in the US

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On this day, January 5, 1980, Please Don’t Go by KC and the Sunshine Band reached #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. This soulful ballad marked a departure from the band’s usual upbeat disco sound and became one of their biggest hits.

The song held the top spot in the U.S. from January 5 to January 11, 1980, before being dethroned by Michael Jackson’s Rock with You. It also achieved #1 status in Canada, Australia, and South Africa, proving its global appeal. Interestingly, Please Don’t Go was the band’s fifth and final #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, making it a bittersweet milestone as the group transitioned out of their disco-dominated era.

Fun Fact: Please Don’t Go was the first #1 song of the 1980s in the U.S., marking the start of a new musical decade.

Do you think Please Don’t Go is KC and the Sunshine Band’s best ballad? How does it compare to their more dance-oriented hits?
 
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