(Saturday, February 16, 1985) — “Careless Whisper” by Wham! featuring George Michael peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Feb. 16/23, Mar. 2, 1985).

(Saturday, February 16, 1985) — “Method of Modern Love” by Hall & Oates peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

(Saturday, February 9, 1985) — “The Boys of Summer” by Don Henley peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

(Saturday, February 2, 1985) — “I Want to Know What Love Is” by Foreigner peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Feb. 2/9, 1985). Continue reading ‘I Want to Know What Love Is’ by Foreigner peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Feb 2 1985) →

(Saturday, February 2, 1985) — “Easy Lover” by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Easy Lover’ by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Feb 2 1985) →

(Saturday, February 2, 1985) — “I Would Die 4 U” by Prince and The Revolution peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Would Die 4 U’ by Prince and The Revolution peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago today (Feb 2 1985) →

Video: 'U.S.A. For Africa - We Are the World'

(Monday, January 28, 1985, 10:30 p.m.-Tuesday, January 29, 1985, 8:00 a.m. PST) — 45 of the most famous artists in the music industry gathered tonight at A&M Recording Studios in Hollywood to record “We Are the World,” a song and charity single for African famine relief. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian. Continue reading Music industry’s most famous artists gather to record ‘We Are The World’ 40 years ago this hour (Jan 28-29 1985) →

(Saturday, January 19, 1985) — “You’re the Inspiration” by Chicago peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’re the Inspiration’ by Chicago peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 19 1985) →

(Saturday, January 19, 1985) — “Run to You” by Bryan Adams peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.