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Billboard Hot 100 Top Songs

1985

Starting in 1958, Billboard magazine has tracked the performance of music singles in the United States through the Billboard Hot 100. Taking a look through their archives of top songs is like viewing a time capsule. To better cater to this journey, I have listed all songs that topped the Billboard Hot 100 each week for the year. I have embedded a video to easily listen to them, given a link to the lyrics, included the date it topped the chart, and given a way to purchase the song. Enjoy listening to the best songs of 1985!

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Billboard Hot 100 - 1985

January 5

January 12

January 19

January 26

"Like A Virgin" by Madonna
"Like A Virgin" was The Hot 100's #1 song on January 5, January 12, January 19, and January 26.

February 2

February 9

"I Want To Know What Love Is" by Foreigner
"I Want To Know What Love Is" was The Hot 100's #1 song on February 2 and February 9.

February 16

February 23

March 2

"Careless Whisper" by Wham! Featuring George Michael
"Careless Whisper" was The Hot 100's #1 song on February 16, February 23, and March 2.

March 9

March 16

March 23

"Can't Fight This Feeling" by REO Speedwagon
"Can't Fight This Feeling" was The Hot 100's #1 song on March 9, March 16, and March 23.

March 30

April 6

"One More Night" by Phil Collins
"One More Night" was The Hot 100's #1 song on March 30 and April 6.

April 13

April 20

April 27

May 4

"We Are The World" by USA For Africa
"We Are The World" was The Hot 100's #1 song on April 13, April 20, April 27, and May 4.

May 11

"Crazy For You" by Madonna
"Crazy For You" was The Hot 100's #1 song on May 11.

May 18

"Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds
"Don't You (Forget About Me)" was The Hot 100's #1 song on May 18.

May 25

June 1

"Everything She Wants" by Wham!
"Everything She Wants" was The Hot 100's #1 song on May 25 and June 1.

June 8

June 15

"Everybody Wants To Rule The World" by Tears For Fears
"Everybody Wants To Rule The World" was The Hot 100's #1 song on June 8 and June 15.

June 22

June 29

"Heaven" by Bryan Adams
"Heaven" was The Hot 100's #1 song on June 22 and June 29.

July 6

"Sussudio" by Phil Collins
"Sussudio" was The Hot 100's #1 song on July 6.

July 13

July 20

"A View To A Kill" by Duran Duran
"A View To A Kill" was The Hot 100's #1 song on July 13 and July 20.

July 27

"Everytime You Go Away" by Paul Young
"Everytime You Go Away" was The Hot 100's #1 song on July 27.

August 3

August 10

August 17

"Shout" by Tears For Fears
"Shout" was The Hot 100's #1 song on August 3, August 10, and August 17.

August 24

August 31

"The Power Of Love" by Huey Lewis & The News
"The Power Of Love" was The Hot 100's #1 song on August 24 and August 31.

September 7

September 14

"St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)" by John Parr
"St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)" was The Hot 100's #1 song on September 7 and September 14.

September 21

September 28

October 5

"Money For Nothing" by Dire Straits
"Money For Nothing" was The Hot 100's #1 song on September 21, September 28, and October 5.

October 12

"Oh Sheila" by Ready For The World
"Oh Sheila" was The Hot 100's #1 song on October 12.

October 19

"Take On Me" by a-ha
"Take On Me" was The Hot 100's #1 song on October 19.

October 26

"Saving All My Love For You" by Whitney Houston
"Saving All My Love For You" was The Hot 100's #1 song on October 26.

November 2

"Part Time Lover" by Stevie Wonder
"Part Time Lover" was The Hot 100's #1 song on November 2.

November 9

"Miami Vice Theme" by Jan Hammer
"Miami Vice Theme" was The Hot 100's #1 song on November 9.

November 16

November 23

"We Built This City" by Starship
"We Built This City" was The Hot 100's #1 song on November 16 and November 23.

November 30

"Separate Lives" by Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin
"Separate Lives" was The Hot 100's #1 song on November 30.

December 7

December 14

"Broken Wings" by Mr. Mister
"Broken Wings" was The Hot 100's #1 song on December 7 and December 14.

December 21

December 28

"Say You, Say Me" by Lionel Richie
"Say You, Say Me" was The Hot 100's #1 song on December 21 and December 28.
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