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Class of 1987 songs

The class of 1987 grew up with the number one hits from 1982 to 1992. Here they are, year by year, in the order they reached the top.

266 songs, listed in the order they reached the top.

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1982

In 1982, I Love Rock 'n' Roll by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Ebony and Ivory by Paul McCartney each hold No. 1 for 7 weeks, the longest runs of the year. The year opens with I Can't Go for That by Daryl Hall and John Oates. Daryl Hall and John Oates has 2 No. 1s.

  1. I Can't Go for ThatDaryl Hall and John Oates
  2. CenterfoldJ. Geils Band
  3. I Love Rock 'n' RollJoan Jett and the Blackhearts
  4. Chariots of FireVangelis
  5. Ebony and IvoryPaul McCartney
  6. We Got the BeatGo-Go's
  7. Don't You Want MeHuman League
  8. Eye of the TigerSurvivor
  9. AbracadabraSteve Miller Band
  10. Hard to Say I'm SorryChicago
  11. Jack and DianeJohn Cougar
  12. Who Can It Be NowMen at Work
  13. Up Where We BelongJoe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes
  14. TrulyLionel Richie
  15. MickeyToni Basil
  16. ManeaterDaryl Hall and John Oates

1983

In 1983, Every Breath You Take by The Police holds No. 1 for 8 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with Down Under by Men at Work. Michael Jackson has 2 No. 1s.

  1. Down UnderMen at Work
  2. AfricaToto
  3. Baby Come to MePatti Austin and James Ingram
  4. Billie JeanMichael Jackson
  5. Come On EileenDexys Midnight Runners
  6. Beat ItMichael Jackson
  7. Let's DanceDavid Bowie
  8. Flashdance... What a FeelingIrene Cara
  9. Every Breath You TakeThe Police
  10. Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)Eurythmics
  11. ManiacMichael Sembello
  12. Tell Her About ItBilly Joel
  13. Total Eclipse of the HeartBonnie Tyler
  14. Islands in the StreamKenny Rogers and Dolly Parton
  15. All Night LongLionel Richie
  16. Say Say SayPaul McCartney and Michael Jackson

1984

In 1984, Like a Virgin by Madonna holds No. 1 for 6 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with Owner of a Lonely Heart by Yes.

  1. Owner of a Lonely HeartYes
  2. Karma ChameleonCulture Club
  3. JumpVan Halen
  4. FootlooseKenny Loggins
  5. Against All OddsPhil Collins
  6. HelloLionel Richie
  7. Let's Hear It for the BoyDeniece Williams
  8. Time After TimeCyndi Lauper
  9. The ReflexDuran Duran
  10. When Doves CryPrince
  11. GhostbustersRay Parker Jr.
  12. What's Love Got to Do with ItTina Turner
  13. Missing YouJohn Waite
  14. Let's Go CrazyPrince and the Revolution
  15. I Just Called to Say I Love YouStevie Wonder
  16. Caribbean QueenBilly Ocean
  17. Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham!
  18. Out of TouchDaryl Hall and John Oates
  19. Like a VirginMadonna

1985

In 1985, We Are the World by USA for Africa and Say You Say Me by Lionel Richie each hold No. 1 for 4 weeks, the longest runs of the year. The year opens with I Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner. Phil Collins has 3 No. 1s.

  1. I Want to Know What Love IsForeigner
  2. Careless WhisperWham!
  3. Can't Fight This FeelingREO Speedwagon
  4. One More NightPhil Collins
  5. We Are the WorldUSA for Africa
  6. Crazy for YouMadonna
  7. Don't You (Forget About Me)Simple Minds
  8. Everything She WantsWham!
  9. Everybody Wants to Rule the WorldTears for Fears
  10. HeavenBryan Adams
  11. SussudioPhil Collins
  12. A View to a KillDuran Duran
  13. Everytime You Go AwayPaul Young
  14. ShoutTears for Fears
  15. The Power of LoveHuey Lewis and the News
  16. St. Elmo's FireJohn Parr
  17. Money for NothingDire Straits
  18. Oh SheilaReady for the World
  19. Take On Mea-ha
  20. Saving All My Love for YouWhitney Houston
  21. Part-Time LoverStevie Wonder
  22. Miami Vice ThemeJan Hammer
  23. We Built This CityStarship
  24. Separate LivesPhil Collins
  25. Broken WingsMr. Mister
  26. Say You Say MeLionel Richie

1986

In 1986, That's What Friends Are For by Dionne Warwick and Walk Like an Egyptian by The Bangles each hold No. 1 for 4 weeks, the longest runs of the year. Whitney Houston and Madonna each have 2 No. 1s.

  1. That's What Friends Are ForDionne Warwick
  2. How Will I KnowWhitney Houston
  3. KyrieMr. Mister
  4. SaraStarship
  5. These DreamsHeart
  6. Rock Me AmadeusFalco
  7. KissPrince and the Revolution
  8. Addicted to LoveRobert Palmer
  9. West End GirlsPet Shop Boys
  10. Greatest Love of AllWhitney Houston
  11. Live to TellMadonna
  12. On My OwnPatti LaBelle and Michael McDonald
  13. There'll Be Sad SongsBilly Ocean
  14. Holding Back the YearsSimply Red
  15. Invisible TouchGenesis
  16. SledgehammerPeter Gabriel
  17. Glory of LovePeter Cetera
  18. Papa Don't PreachMadonna
  19. Higher LoveSteve Winwood
  20. VenusBananarama
  21. Take My Breath AwayBerlin
  22. Stuck with YouHuey Lewis and the News
  23. When I Think of YouJanet Jackson
  24. True ColorsCyndi Lauper
  25. AmandaBoston
  26. HumanHuman League
  27. You Give Love a Bad NameBon Jovi
  28. The Next Time I FallPeter Cetera and Amy Grant
  29. The Way It IsBruce Hornsby and the Range
  30. Walk Like an EgyptianThe Bangles

1987

In 1987, Livin' on a Prayer by Bon Jovi and Faith by George Michael each hold No. 1 for 4 weeks, the longest runs of the year. The year opens with Shake You Down by Gregory Abbott. U2 and Whitney Houston each have 2 No. 1s.

  1. Shake You DownGregory Abbott
  2. At This MomentBilly Vera and the Beaters
  3. Open Your HeartMadonna
  4. Livin' on a PrayerBon Jovi
  5. Jacob's LadderHuey Lewis and the News
  6. Lean on MeClub Nouveau
  7. Nothing's Gonna Stop Us NowStarship
  8. I Knew You Were WaitingAretha Franklin and George Michael
  9. (I Just) Died in Your ArmsCutting Crew
  10. With or Without YouU2
  11. You Keep Me Hangin' OnKim Wilde
  12. AlwaysAtlantic Starr
  13. Head to ToeLisa Lisa and Cult Jam
  14. I Wanna Dance with SomebodyWhitney Houston
  15. AloneHeart
  16. ShakedownBob Seger
  17. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking ForU2
  18. Who's That GirlMadonna
  19. La BambaLos Lobos
  20. I Just Can't Stop Loving YouMichael Jackson and Siedah Garrett
  21. Didn't We Almost Have It AllWhitney Houston
  22. Here I Go AgainWhitesnake
  23. Lost in EmotionLisa Lisa and Cult Jam
  24. BadMichael Jackson
  25. I Think We're Alone NowTiffany
  26. Mony MonyBilly Idol
  27. (I've Had) The Time of My LifeBill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
  28. Heaven Is a Place on EarthBelinda Carlisle
  29. FaithGeorge Michael

1988

In 1988, Roll with It by Steve Winwood holds No. 1 for 4 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with So Emotional by Whitney Houston. George Michael and Michael Jackson each have 3 No. 1s.

  1. So EmotionalWhitney Houston
  2. Got My Mind Set on YouGeorge Harrison
  3. The Way You Make Me FeelMichael Jackson
  4. Need You TonightINXS
  5. Could've BeenTiffany
  6. Seasons ChangeExpose
  7. Father FigureGeorge Michael
  8. Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astley
  9. Man in the MirrorMichael Jackson
  10. Get Outta My Dreams Get into My CarBilly Ocean
  11. Where Do Broken Hearts GoWhitney Houston
  12. Wishing WellTerence Trent D'Arby
  13. Anything for YouGloria Estefan
  14. One More TryGeorge Michael
  15. Together ForeverRick Astley
  16. Foolish BeatDebbie Gibson
  17. Dirty DianaMichael Jackson
  18. The FlameCheap Trick
  19. Hold On to the NightsRichard Marx
  20. Roll with ItSteve Winwood
  21. MonkeyGeorge Michael
  22. Sweet Child o' MineGuns N' Roses
  23. Don't Worry Be HappyBobby McFerrin
  24. Love BitesDef Leppard
  25. Red Red WineUB40
  26. Groovy Kind of LovePhil Collins
  27. KokomoBeach Boys
  28. Wild Wild WestEscape Club
  29. Bad MedicineBon Jovi
  30. Freebird MedleyWill to Power
  31. Look AwayChicago
  32. Every Rose Has Its ThornPoison

1989

In 1989, Miss You Much by Janet Jackson and Another Day in Paradise by Phil Collins each hold No. 1 for 4 weeks, the longest runs of the year. The year opens with My Prerogative by Bobby Brown. Paula Abdul and Milli Vanilli each have 3 No. 1s.

  1. My PrerogativeBobby Brown
  2. Two HeartsPhil Collins
  3. When I'm with YouSheriff
  4. Straight UpPaula Abdul
  5. Lost in Your EyesDebbie Gibson
  6. The Living YearsMike + The Mechanics
  7. Eternal FlameThe Bangles
  8. The LookRoxette
  9. She Drives Me CrazyFine Young Cannibals
  10. Like a PrayerMadonna
  11. I'll Be There for YouBon Jovi
  12. Forever Your GirlPaula Abdul
  13. Rock OnMichael Damian
  14. Wind Beneath My WingsBette Midler
  15. I'll Be Loving You (Forever)New Kids on the Block
  16. SatisfiedRichard Marx
  17. Baby Don't Forget My NumberMilli Vanilli
  18. Good ThingFine Young Cannibals
  19. If You Don't Know Me by NowSimply Red
  20. Toy SoldiersMartika
  21. BatdancePrince
  22. Right Here WaitingRichard Marx
  23. Cold HeartedPaula Abdul
  24. Hangin' ToughNew Kids on the Block
  25. Don't Wanna Lose YouGloria Estefan
  26. Girl I'm Gonna Miss YouMilli Vanilli
  27. Miss You MuchJanet Jackson
  28. Listen to Your HeartRoxette
  29. When I See You SmileBad English
  30. Blame It on the RainMilli Vanilli
  31. We Didn't Start the FireBilly Joel
  32. Another Day in ParadisePhil Collins

1990

In 1990, Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor and Vision of Love by Mariah Carey each hold No. 1 for 4 weeks, along with 1 more, the longest runs of the year. The year opens with How Am I Supposed to Live Without You by Michael Bolton. Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson each have 2 No. 1s.

  1. How Am I Supposed to Live Without YouMichael Bolton
  2. Opposites AttractPaula Abdul
  3. EscapadeJanet Jackson
  4. Black VelvetAlannah Myles
  5. Love Will Lead You BackTaylor Dayne
  6. I'll Be Your EverythingTommy Page
  7. Nothing Compares 2 USinead O'Connor
  8. VogueMadonna
  9. Hold OnWilson Phillips
  10. Cradle of LoveBilly Idol
  11. It Must Have Been LoveRoxette
  12. Step by StepNew Kids on the Block
  13. She Ain't Worth ItGlenn Medeiros
  14. Vision of LoveMariah Carey
  15. If Wishes Came TrueSweet Sensation
  16. Blaze of GloryJon Bon Jovi
  17. Release MeWilson Phillips
  18. (Can't Live Without Your) Love and AffectionNelson
  19. Close to YouMaxi Priest
  20. Praying for TimeGeorge Michael
  21. I Don't Have the HeartJames Ingram
  22. Black CatJanet Jackson
  23. Ice Ice BabyVanilla Ice
  24. Love Takes TimeMariah Carey
  25. I'm Your Baby TonightWhitney Houston
  26. Because I Love You (The Postman Song)Stevie B

1991

In 1991, I Do It for You by Bryan Adams and Black or White by Michael Jackson each hold No. 1 for 7 weeks, the longest runs of the year. The year opens with Justify My Love by Madonna. Mariah Carey has 3 No. 1s.

  1. Justify My LoveMadonna
  2. Love Will Never Do (Without You)Janet Jackson
  3. The First TimeSurface
  4. Gonna Make You SweatC+C Music Factory
  5. All the Man That I NeedWhitney Houston
  6. SomedayMariah Carey
  7. One More TryTimmy T
  8. Coming Out of the DarkGloria Estefan
  9. I've Been Thinking About YouLondonbeat
  10. You're in LoveWilson Phillips
  11. Baby BabyAmy Grant
  12. JoyrideRoxette
  13. I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)Hi-Five
  14. I Don't Wanna CryMariah Carey
  15. More Than WordsExtreme
  16. Rush RushPaula Abdul
  17. I Wanna Sex You UpColor Me Badd
  18. UnbelievableEMF
  19. I Do It for YouBryan Adams
  20. The Promise of a New DayPaula Abdul
  21. I Adore Mi AmorColor Me Badd
  22. Good VibrationsMarky Mark and the Funky Bunch featuring Loleatta Holloway
  23. EmotionsMariah Carey
  24. RomanticKaryn White
  25. CreamPrince and the NPG
  26. When a Man Loves a WomanMichael Bolton
  27. Set Adrift on Memory BlissPM Dawn
  28. Black or WhiteMichael Jackson

1992

In 1992, I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston holds No. 1 for 14 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with All 4 Love by Color Me Badd.

  1. All 4 LoveColor Me Badd
  2. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on MeGeorge Michael
  3. I'm Too SexyRight Said Fred
  4. To Be with YouMr. Big
  5. Save the Best for LastVanessa Williams
  6. JumpKris Kross
  7. I'll Be ThereMariah Carey
  8. Baby Got BackSir Mix-a-Lot
  9. This Used to Be My PlaygroundMadonna
  10. End of the RoadBoyz II Men
  11. How Do You Talk to an AngelHeights
  12. I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston
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