These No. 1 hits spent the most weeks at the top spot ... spent longer at the top of the charts than any other ’80s hit. Kipper and Shaddick originally envisioned Rod Stewart singing it.

and producers Patrick Leonard and Stephen Bray throughout the ’80s, Madonna added the lyrics to some of the most iconic pop songs of the decade, including five No. 1 hits (in the U.S. and U.K ...

It seemed the 1980s were made for one-hit wonders. With MTV dominating the music landscape, bands and hit singles came and went at a moment's notice. Hot one day, forgotten the next. Many ...

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No era has seemingly spawned as many one-hit wonders as the ‘80s. Many factors contributed to the explosion. Advancements in technology – especially electronic synthesizers – gave young ...

The following countdown of '80s No. 1 rock songs ranks them all from worst to best. In some cases, these were career firsts. In others, they were career lasts. And some figures, like Collins ...

"I never could have imagined back in 1987 that 'Never Gonna Give You Up' would still be going strong decades later," Astley, 59, said in a statement. "Thanks to streaming platforms, a whole new ...

A few hits singles and videos on MTV could give you a multi-platinum seller. Like any decade, some of the No. 1 albums of the ‘80s don’t hold up after 40 years. But that’s part of the fun ...

Evan "Kidd" Bogart explained the process behind writing Rihanna's "SOS" in a new interview, claiming he "had no idea" what he was doing at the time Jack Irvin has over five years of experience ...

Along with their No. 1 hit, the band scooped up a pair of Grammy Awards in 1977. Of all of the oddities to grace MTV in the ‘80s, one of the most indelible sights was Indonesian-Dutch singer ...