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On This Day: May 15, 1982 - Ebony and Ivory by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder Hit Number One in America

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On This Day: May 15, 1982 - Ebony and Ivory by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder Hit Number One in America.

On this day May 15, 1982, Ebony and Ivory by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder became the number one song in America, beginning a seven week run at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 that lasted through July 2. The song was a powerful duet about racial harmony and unity, using the metaphor of piano keys working together in harmony to deliver its message. It became one of the most recognized and successful collaborations of the decade.

Ebony and Ivory also reached number one in the United...
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