‘Separate Lives’ by Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 30 1985)

(Saturday, November 30, 1985) — “Separate Lives” by Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

It was Collins’ fourth of seven number one hits on the chart as a solo artist (1984-1989).