On this day September 7, 1985, John Parr’s hit song St. Elmo’s Fire soared to the top of the US Billboard charts, where it remained at #1 until September 20. The track also claimed the top spot in Canada, becoming a major success.
The song served as the theme for the 1985 film St. Elmo’s Fire, which featured a star-studded cast including Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Andie MacDowell, and Mare Winningham. The film and its soundtrack became defining pieces of 80s pop culture, with the song’s anthemic energy capturing the spirit of the decade.