On this day July 25 1981, The One That You Love by Air Supply climbed to the number one spot on the US Billboard Hot 100. It became the soft rock duo’s first chart topping single in the United States and marked the peak of their success during the early 80s.
Written by Graham Russell, the track was the title song of their sixth studio album and showcased the band’s signature blend of romantic balladry and lush harmonies. With soaring vocals and a heartfelt message, the single resonated with fans and received massive airplay throughout the summer of 1981.
Air Supply had already scored several hits, but this track firmly cemented their presence in American pop culture. It held the top position for a week and helped push the album to platinum status. The group continued to chart hits throughout the decade, but The One That You Love remains their only US number one.
80s insight: Soft rock ballads like this dominated early 80s radio and gave bands like Air Supply a lasting legacy that still connects with fans today.
Written by Graham Russell, the track was the title song of their sixth studio album and showcased the band’s signature blend of romantic balladry and lush harmonies. With soaring vocals and a heartfelt message, the single resonated with fans and received massive airplay throughout the summer of 1981.
Air Supply had already scored several hits, but this track firmly cemented their presence in American pop culture. It held the top position for a week and helped push the album to platinum status. The group continued to chart hits throughout the decade, but The One That You Love remains their only US number one.
80s insight: Soft rock ballads like this dominated early 80s radio and gave bands like Air Supply a lasting legacy that still connects with fans today.
