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Nov 2, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day November 2, 1985 – Part Time Lover By Stevie Wonder Became The Number One Song In America.

On this day November 2, 1985, Stevie Wonder topped the Billboard Hot 100 with Part Time Lover, a smooth and infectious hit that combined irresistible rhythm with his signature soulful style. The song’s upbeat groove and clever lyrics about secret romance made it one of the standout tracks of the mid 1980s.

Part Time Lover was featured on Wonder’s album In Square Circle and became one of his biggest hits of...

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