On this day April 9, 1988, Billy Ocean’s hit single Get Out of My Dreams, Get Into My Car officially became the number 1 song in America, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and staying there through April 22. The upbeat, radio friendly anthem became one of the most iconic pop hits of the late 80s, powered by Ocean’s smooth vocals and the song’s unforgettable hook.
The track also reached number 1 in several other countries including Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Belgium, Australia, and South Africa. Known for its catchy chorus and high energy production, the song was featured on Ocean’s album Tear Down These Walls and included in the soundtrack for the film License to Drive. The success of this single marked another major moment in Billy Ocean’s chart topping career and helped cement his place as one of the defining pop and R&B voices of the decade.
Fun fact: The music video for Get Out of My Dreams, Get Into My Car featured a mix of live action and animation, which was cutting edge for the time and helped boost its popularity on MTV.
Trivia question: What 1988 film featured Get Out of My Dreams, Get Into My Car on its soundtrack?
The track also reached number 1 in several other countries including Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Belgium, Australia, and South Africa. Known for its catchy chorus and high energy production, the song was featured on Ocean’s album Tear Down These Walls and included in the soundtrack for the film License to Drive. The success of this single marked another major moment in Billy Ocean’s chart topping career and helped cement his place as one of the defining pop and R&B voices of the decade.
Fun fact: The music video for Get Out of My Dreams, Get Into My Car featured a mix of live action and animation, which was cutting edge for the time and helped boost its popularity on MTV.
Trivia question: What 1988 film featured Get Out of My Dreams, Get Into My Car on its soundtrack?
