On This Day: Broken Wings by Mr. Mister Hits #1 - December 7, 1985

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On this day, December 7, 1985, “Broken Wings” by Mr. Mister became the #1 song in America. The heartfelt track stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 until December 20 and also reached #1 in Canada.

From their album Welcome to the Real World, “Broken Wings” became one of the defining ballads of the 80s, blending powerful lyrics with an unforgettable melody. Its success helped establish Mr. Mister as one of the standout bands of the decade.
 
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