On This Day: June 6, 1987 – You Keep Me Hangin' On by Kim Wilde Hits Number 1

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On This Day: June 6, 1987 – You Keep Me Hangin' On by Kim Wilde Hits Number 1.

On this day June 6, 1987, Kim Wilde reached number 1 on the US Billboard charts with her cover of You Keep Me Hangin' On. The song held the top spot in America from June 6 through June 12 and also reached number 1 in Canada, Norway, and Australia.

Originally recorded by The Supremes in the 1960s, Kim Wilde's version gave the classic hit a bold 80s makeover with punchy synths, electronic drums, and a fierce vocal performance. The update gave the song new life on the dance floor and radio...
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