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On This Day August 5 1989 – Batdance By Prince Became The Number One Song In America

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On This Day August 5 1989 – Batdance By Prince Became The Number One Song In America.

On this day August 5 1989, Batdance by Prince became the number one song in America, topping the Billboard Hot 100 from August 5 through August 11. Released as the lead single from the soundtrack to the 1989 Batman film, the track captured the energy and mystique of the blockbuster movie while showcasing Prince’s experimental creativity.

Batdance was a genre bending mix of funk, rock, and electronic sounds, featuring...
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