On This Day: May 3, 1986 - Addicted to Love by Robert Palmer Hits Number One

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On This Day: May 3, 1986 - Addicted to Love by Robert Palmer Hits Number One.

On May 3, 1986, Robert Palmer’s Addicted to Love reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. With its driving guitar riff, slick production, and unforgettable music video, the song became one of the most iconic rock hits of the 1980s.

Addicted to Love held the number one spot in the US from May 3 through May 9 and also topped the charts in Australia. The song helped solidify Robert Palmer’s place as a solo rock star and remains one of his signature tracks.

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