1986 - A Year in Music
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1986
I created a Lens a while ago on 1985 music, largely because this was the year in which I was born. It was a lot of fun to put together so I thought I'd make it a bit of series and go through each subsequent year too. So this is 1986 in number 1 hits!
This was the year that the UK and France announced plans for the Channel Tunnel and the year that Prince Andrew married Sarah 'Fergie' Ferguson. It was also the year of the devastating Chernobyl Disaster and the year that the Challenger Shuttle disintegrated on launch, killing all on board. Another terrible event that year was the kidnapping of British Journalist, John McCarthy in Beirut. He would be held hostage for a massive five and a half years.
It wasn't all bad news though. 1986 also marked the launch of the Russian Mir Space Station and surgeon in the UK made a massive breakthrough in successfully completing the world's first triple transplant (heart, lung and liver).
The big films of the year included Top Gun and Crocodile Dundee.
Let's take a look at 1986 in music based on the UK charts....
This was the year that the UK and France announced plans for the Channel Tunnel and the year that Prince Andrew married Sarah 'Fergie' Ferguson. It was also the year of the devastating Chernobyl Disaster and the year that the Challenger Shuttle disintegrated on launch, killing all on board. Another terrible event that year was the kidnapping of British Journalist, John McCarthy in Beirut. He would be held hostage for a massive five and a half years.
It wasn't all bad news though. 1986 also marked the launch of the Russian Mir Space Station and surgeon in the UK made a massive breakthrough in successfully completing the world's first triple transplant (heart, lung and liver).
The big films of the year included Top Gun and Crocodile Dundee.
Let's take a look at 1986 in music based on the UK charts....
January 1986 Number 1s
- 1Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls. The year started with a number 1 that would be remembered for years to come. It's 2011 and I still love this!
- 2A-Ha - The Sun Always Shines on TV. The second new number 1 of the year was another awesome track!
January 1986 in Video
February 1986 Number 1s
- 1Billy Ocean - When the Going Gets Tough. The only new number 1 of February 1986 was a fab one. This track would later be covered by Boyzone.
February 1986 in Video
March 1986 Number 1s
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1Diana Ross - Chain Reaction. Ah this one would become a karaoke classic.
- 2Cliff Richard and the Young Ones - Living Doll. Just one of many numbers ones spanning half a century for Cliff!
March 1986 in Video
April 1986 Number 1s
- 1George Michael - A Different Corner. George took number 1 in the middle of the month and held it until early May.
April 1986 in Video
May 1986 Number 1s
- 1Falco - Rock Me Amadeus knocked George Michael off the number 1 spot on 4th May 1986.
- 2Spitting Image - The Chicken Song made Falco's stay at number 1 a short one of just a week. The Chicken Song, on the other hand became number on 11th May and held the coveted spot until 1st June!
May 1986 in Music
June 1986 Number 1s
- 1Doctor and the Medics - Spirit in the Sky. This song held number 1 for 3 weeks and would later go on to be covered by Gareth Gates.
- 2Wham! - Edge of Heaven. This single would hold the top spot until 6th July 1986.
June 1986 in Video
July 1986 Number 1s
- 1Madonna - Papa Don't Preach. One of the biggest hits not only of this year but of the decade. Madge is no stranger to number 1 hits.
- 2Chris De Burgh - Lady in Red. Well, it would take a song as epic as this one to knock Madonna off the top spot.
July 1986 in Video
August 1986 Number 1s
- 1Boris Gardner - I Want to Wake Up With You. This knocked Chris de Burgh off the top spot after 3 weeks.
August 1986 in Video
September 1986 Number 1s
- 1Communards - Don't Leave Me This Way was the only new number 1 of September 1986.
September 1986 in Video
October 1986 Number 1s
- 1Madonna - True Blue. Madonna's second number 1 of the year!
- 2Nick Berry - Every Loser Wins knocked Madge of the top spot this time around.
October 1986 in Video
November 1986 Number 1s
- 1Berlin - Take My Breath Away. An epic track to say the least.
- 2Europe - The Final Countdown. Another track that would be remembered for years to come.
November 1986 in Video
December 1986 Number 1s
- 1The Housemartins - Caravan of Love was the first of 2 number 1s in December 1986.
- 2Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite took the accolade of Christmas number 1 in 1986.
December 1986 in Video
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Your Comments
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fugeecat
Feb 19, 2012 @ 8:00 pm | delete
- Now that list of songs brings back some memories.
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JaguarJulie Jan 18, 2012 @ 11:51 am | delete
- What a lovely blast from the past ...
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sheezie77
Jan 14, 2012 @ 12:06 pm | delete
- You did a nice lens! thumbs up!
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MaxReily
Sep 2, 2011 @ 7:24 pm | delete
- 80s music is my favorite! This is a great lens--I really enjoyed remembering the songs of that year. I love "Lady in Red", and "West End Girls".
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