On This Day: July 5, 1986 – There’ll Be Sad Songs by Billy Ocean Became the Number One Song in America

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On This Day: July 5, 1986 – There’ll Be Sad Songs by Billy Ocean Became the Number One Song in America.

On this day July 5, 1986, There’ll Be Sad Songs by Billy Ocean reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. It held the top spot through July 11 and also became a number one hit in Canada. The song marked another major success for Ocean during the peak of his chart topping run in the mid 80s.

There’ll Be Sad Songs was a heartfelt ballad that showcased Ocean’s smooth vocal delivery and emotional depth. Written by Barry Eastmond and Wayne Brathwaite, the track was inspired by a personal...
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