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Jun 18, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: June 18, 1988 - Together Forever Hits Number 1.

On this day June 18, 1988, Together Forever by Rick Astley became the number 1 song in America. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of June 18 through June 24, making it his second number 1 hit following Never Gonna Give You Up.

The upbeat track was another product of the Stock Aitken Waterman hit factory and solidified Astley's place as a pop sensation of the late 80s. With its catchy chorus and energetic production, the song also reached number 1 in Canada, Spain and Ireland...

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