But by the time the horns punctuate the bridge about halfway through the song, you’d be hard-pressed not to be transported back to her earlier hits from the late ’60s and ’70s – bringing the power and emotion as only Ms. The song starts slowly and gently then gradually builds through to a beautiful chorus. “Missing You” – Diana Ross Released November 1984Ĭhart Peak: #10 Billboard Hot 100 on April 13, 1985Ī tribute to the great Marvin Gaye, written and produced by Lionel Richie. An unabashed song of thanksgiving, this single was a slow climber, premiering in the Hot 100 back on July 6 before spending an impressive 25 weeks on the charts, peaking at #2 and finally dropping off in late December. If the initial keyboard lick doesn’t draw you in, maybe some sweet falsetto background vocals will. Then they released this hook-filled ballad.
Kool & the Gang transitioned from a funk band to a disco band to a full-fledged pop band. Here are ten great soft rock tunes that hit the charts and were released on the new compact disc format: “Cherish” – Kool & the Gang Released June 1985Ĭhart Peak: #2 Billboard Hot 100 on September 21 But no matter the activity, there was always some kind of radio playing nearby. Needless to say, there wasn’t a lot of studying going on. There was a lot going on in ’85: romance, dancing, partying, fraternity life, and checking out Brat Pack movies starring Molly Ringwald, et al. I turned 19 years old and completed a wild first year away at college.
In 1985, the average price of gas eclipsed $1 for the first time, Live Aid was the event of the summer, and the Coca-Cola Company brought the high-fructose taste of New Coke to confused Coke drinkers.
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