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Billboard Hot 100 April 12 1986

3 min read Sep 17, 2024
Billboard Hot 100 April 12 1986

Billboard Hot 100: April 12, 1986

The Billboard Hot 100 chart for April 12, 1986, was dominated by pop and rock hits, with a strong showing from the synth-pop and new wave genres.

Top 10:

  1. "Live to Tell" by Madonna
  2. "Take My Breath Away" by Berlin
  3. "Glory of Love" by Peter Cetera
  4. "You Give Love a Bad Name" by Bon Jovi
  5. "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel
  6. "Addicted to Love" by Robert Palmer
  7. "Everything She Wants" by Wham!
  8. "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis and the News
  9. "Dancing in the Dark" by Bruce Springsteen
  10. "Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds

Notable Entries:

  • "Walk This Way" by Run-D.M.C. featuring Aerosmith re-entered the chart at number 15, marking the first major crossover hit for hip-hop.
  • "One More Try" by George Michael debuted at number 29, showcasing his growing popularity after his departure from Wham!

Other Chart Trends:

  • The album Whitney Houston was released on June 3, 1985, and it quickly gained popularity with its lead single "You Give Good Love."
  • The album The Colour of Spring by Talk Talk was released in March 1986 and its lead single, "I Believe in You", peaked at number 33 on the Hot 100.
  • The album Hold Me Tight by Whitney Houston was released in March 1986 and its lead single, "Hold Me Tight", peaked at number 18 on the Hot 100.

The Billboard Hot 100 chart on April 12, 1986, reflected a diverse musical landscape, showcasing the popularity of pop, rock, synth-pop, and new wave genres. It marked a significant moment in music history, with the rise of hip-hop and the growing popularity of new artists like Whitney Houston and George Michael.

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