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On This Day Starship’s We Built This City Became the #1 Song in America - November 16, 1985

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On this day, November 16, 1985, Starship’s hit “We Built This City” soared to the top of the charts, becoming the #1 song in America. Known for its catchy chorus and 80s energy, the song also reached #1 in Canada, Australia, and South Africa, cementing its place as an anthem of the decade. We Built This City became one of Starship’s signature tracks, capturing a sense of 80s pop-rock spirit that’s still remembered today.

Did you crank up the volume for We Built This City back in the day? What’s your go-to 80s anthem?
 
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