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On This Day: February 14, 1984 Let's Hear It for the Boy by Deniece Williams Released

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On This Day: February 14, 1984 Let's Hear It for the Boy by Deniece Williams Released.

On this day, February 14, 1984, Deniece Williams released Let's Hear It for the Boy, a high-energy pop and R&B anthem that became one of the most memorable hits of the 80s. Featured on the Footloose soundtrack, the song skyrocketed to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 from May 26 to June 8, 1984, and also topped the charts in Canada.

With its upbeat tempo, infectious chorus, and Williams' soaring vocals, Let's Hear It for the Boy became an instant dance-floor favorite. The song played a crucial...
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