Happy New Year and delighted to being with you in 2022 with the second part of our chart hits from 1985.
Here is my first selection of top 1985 hits which I hope you will enjoy.
News Event: August 10th Michael Jackson buys ATV Music (including publishing rights to the Beatles song catalog) for $47.5 million
Tears for Fears – Everybody wants to rule the world
“Everybody wants to rule the world” was a song that expressed the desire humans have for control and power, centering on corruption. It became the group’s signature song. The song hit #1 in the US, Canada, and New Zealand while peaking at #2 in the UK, Ireland, and Australia and won “Best Single” at the Brit Awards. The song was banned for broadcast by the BBC for the duration of the first Gulf War due to its political themes.
News Event: September 22nd First Farm Aid concert held, organized by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp; performers included Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Billy Joel, B.B. King, Hoyt Axton, Joni Mitchell, RIckie Lee Jones,and Emmylou Harris
USA for Africa – We are the world
“We are the world,” a charity single written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, was recorded by the supergroup “USA for Africa” and produced by Quincy Jones. It is the eighth bestselling single of all time. “We are the world” won three Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, a People’s Choice Award, and raised over $63 million for humanitarian aid for Africa, (equivalent to $147 million today).
News Event: October 8th Little Richard seriously injured in a car accident
Now time for my second picks from 1985 and two songs that hold a special place in my music archives.
Jennifer Rush – The Power of Love
“The Power of Love” is a song co-written and originally recorded by American singer Jennifer Rush in 1984. Recorded in Frankfurt, Germany (where Rush is based) and released in West Germany without much success in late 1984, Rush’s original version reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in October 1985 and subsequently became the biggest-selling single of the year in the UK as Rush became the first female artist ever to have a million-selling single in the UK—it became the ninth best-selling single of the decade. It also topped the charts in several other European countries, as well as Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Jennifer Rush
News Event: December 4th “Les Miserables” opens at Palace Theatre, London
Katrina & The Waves – Walking on Sunshine
“Walking on Sunshine” is a song written by Kimberley Rew for Katrina and the Waves’ 1983 eponymous debut full-length album. The re-recorded version was at first released on the band’s 1985 self-titled album as the album’s second single and reached No. 4 in Australia, No. 9 in the United States, and No. 8 in the United Kingdom. It was the Waves’ first US top 40 hit, and their biggest success in the United Kingdom until “Love Shine a Light” (1997). KatrinaTheWavesVEVO
Additional sources: On This Day – Music – Hits of the 80s: Playback FM – Wikipedia
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Next week 1986 Part One. We hope you will tune in.. as always we love to hear from you.. thanks William and Sally.
Wonderful, as always. Walking on Sunshine — amazing!! Thank you both. ⭐🌞⭐
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Thanks Gwen and something we could all use about now.. ♥
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Thanks, Gwen. Glad you enjoyed. Hugs
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Yeah, I could walk on some sunshine right about now–and won’t it feel good!!
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We have not seen the sun for some weeks and I am hoping it is just hiding somewhere and not disappeared all together xxx
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Ours came out this morning–but it’s 15 degrees (F)!
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I’ll take that kind of temperature to see it..xx
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It’s not that bad if you’re dressed properly for it. (And if there’s no wind!)
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It certainly will, Liz. Thanks for popping In. Hugs
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You’re welcome, William!
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Excellent William and Sally. Love them all.
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Wonderful thanks John ♥
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Thank you, John. Good to hear. All the best.
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Great tunes, Sally and William. I still get goosebumps when I hear “We Are The World.”
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I agree Jan.. wonderful song and should be the international anthem.. ♥
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So do I, Jan. It’s a super song. Glad you enjoyed. Hugs
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Unfortunately “We are the world ” was unavailable here…sigh… but one I love plus U2 and Jennifer Rush however Walking on Sunshine and I love sunshine has never been a favourite of mine…Have a lovely week 🙂 xx
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Sorry to hear We are the World didn’t play for you Carol.. but glad you enjoyed the rest.. enjoy the rest of your week too..♥
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Sorry you didn’t get “We are the world,” Carol. Thanks for popping in. Hugs
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Not your fault Will..it happens sometimes Hugs x
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My favorite of these is Walking on Sunshine. It’s one of those toe-tapping songs that makes me want to get up and dance.
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With you all the way Pete… and nothing gives us more pleasure than to hear that.. xx
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Well, I hope you did a few steps, Pete. Good to hear. All the best.
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I know all of these songs, William and Sally. My favourite is We are the World.
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Wonderful Robbie thank you and enjoy the rest of your break. ♥
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Many thanks, Robbie. Have a great day. Hugs
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What a great musical start to a New January and a New Year.
$ fantastic tunes which brought back memories and certainly got my heart singing and my toes tapping.
Off to do a bit of Zumba sunshine walking/dancing.
I don’t want to rule the world but do think we need to get living past thie pandemic.
The power of love will get us through and we can dance in the sunshine.
Thanks for the great start.
(And today I will be picking up my grandson from his Christmas trip to Irelnd. I’ll be walking on sunshine when he is home. )
Thanks for the Tuesday vibes
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Wonderful Sue and I hope your grandson enjoyed his stay over here… a bit of sunshine would be lovely but thank goodness for the music… Enjoy Zumba and the rest of the week.♥
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I’m sure he did enjoy seeing his other family and I see he even met the ‘Gruffelo’ in the local park. But of course it’s the little mouse he likes the most.
But yes I might have a Thursday morning vist and perhaps even a moment later today. but I will see him when I pick him up at least.
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Thank you, Sue. Glad you enjoyed. This will be a fun packed day for you, enjoy. Hugs
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Thanks for today’s selection. Fascinating to see all those famous faces (and to hear all those famous voices) on We Are the World. My stand-out favourite is Walking on Sunshine. I think I should play it every morning. What a great way to start the day!
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Thanks, Wendy. We all need a little more sunshine in our lives and waking up to it is a joy. Glad you enjoyed. Hugs
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Thanks Wendy and I completely agree.. wonderful feel good song..Happy 2022.. hugsx
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Thanks for sharing, Michael. All the best.
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Thanks for sharing Michael..hugsx
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Jennifer Rush my former love! Lol Awww, what another great mix of unforgettable songs. Thank you so much, Sally and William! You really made my day! Enjoy yours too, Michael
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Good to hear, Michael. Glad we made your day. Enjoy.
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A wonderful singer… glad you have enjoyed today’s selection enjoy the rest of the day hugsxx
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Each of these songs evokes the power of our emotions, in its own way!
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They certainly do, Annette. It’s good to be in touch with one’s emotions. Hugs
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Thanks Annette and totally agree ♥
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Not my favourite era but these are still great songs – and there were some fascinating facts that accompanied them. Many thanks! xx
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Thank you very much, Alex. You know, sometimes it’s hit and miss but we do our best. Glad you enjoyed the accompanying facts. All the best. Hugs
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Not really mine either Alex.. definitely more 60s and 70s but there were as you say still some great songs..♥
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I couldn´t play We Are The World either. The others are all great songs. Katrina had me dancing around the house. Love t!
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Ah, good to know you were dancing through the house, Darlene. Glad you enjoyed. Hugs
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Glad you at least got some dancing on sunshine Darlene..hugsx
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What a wonderful way to start my day with Walking on Sunshine!
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Thank you, Noelle. Good to hear. Glad you enjoyed. Hugs
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Glad you enjoyed Noelle and may your day continue with sunshine..hugsx
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Happy New Year Sal and Will. Way to start off the music year with these classics. Tears for fears always takes me back to happy days. ❤
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Thank you very much, Debby. Wishing you a marvelous and Happy New Year. All the best to you. Hugs
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Thanks Debby… and glad it brought good memories… music should do that ♥♥
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Absolutely. ❤
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We are the World is a never to be forgotten song! And Walking on Sunshine was in a great movie with Michael J. Fox where he goes from working in the mailroom to becoming a VP in a company. Great song!
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Thanks Jennie and glad you enjoyed.. and after this last couple of years we are even more the World ♥
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Yes, we are!
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Very memorable offerings all. Thanks, Sally and William!
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Thanks Olga and have a great week. ♥
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