American Top 40: April 11, 1987
The Billboard Hot 100
The week of April 11, 1987, saw a mix of pop, rock, and R&B hits dominating the charts. Here are the top 10 songs that week:
- "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" - Whitney Houston
- "Livin' on a Prayer" - Bon Jovi
- "Alone" - Heart
- "Walk Like an Egyptian" - The Bangles
- "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" - Starship
- "Head to Toe" - Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force
- "Don't You (Forget About Me)" - Simple Minds
- "With or Without You" - U2
- "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" - Aretha Franklin and George Michael
- "The Way It Is" - Bruce Hornsby and the Range
Other Notable Hits
Other songs that were charting on the Billboard Hot 100 that week included:
- "Shake Your Groove Thing" - Van McCoy
- "C'mon and Get My Love" - Dazz Band
- "Take My Breath Away" - Berlin
- "The Love Shack" - The B-52's
- "You Give Love a Bad Name" - Bon Jovi
The American Top 40 Countdown
Casey Kasem hosted the American Top 40 countdown, which featured the top 40 songs of the week. The countdown would include interviews with artists, trivia, and special segments. This particular week's broadcast likely included a focus on Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" as it remained in the number one spot for a second week in a row.
Looking Back
The music of 1987 was full of energy and variety. This particular week on the American Top 40 gave listeners a taste of the diverse sounds that were popular at the time. From the pop anthems of Whitney Houston and Starship to the rock anthems of Bon Jovi and U2, the music of 1987 truly had something for everyone.
