On This Day: June 14, 1986 - On My Own by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald Hits Number 1 in America

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On This Day: June 14, 1986 - On My Own by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald Hits Number 1 in America.

On this day June 14, 1986, On My Own by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald became the number 1 song in America. The emotional duet topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks, holding the number 1 spot from June 14 through July 4. With its heartfelt lyrics and powerful vocal performances, the song struck a deep chord with listeners across the country and around the world.

On My Own also reached number 1 in Canada and the Netherlands and sold over 2 million copies in the United States. The...
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