The 1980s spawned the most enduring and beloved music of any decade, with the possible exception of the 1960s. But let’s not forget that there were some unfortunate moments too, and that the end of the decade was a particularly grim time for the #1 position on the Hot 100 chart. Here is the list of ‘80s chart-toppers that aren’t remembered very fondly by listeners or critics.
The “Bad” #1s Museum – 1980s Inductees
“Do That to Me One More Time” by the Captain & Tennille (1980)
“The One That You Love” by Air Supply (1981)
“Ebony and Ivory” by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder (1982)
“We Are the World” by USA for Africa (1985)
“We Built This City” by Starship (1985)
“Separate Lives” by Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin (1985)
“Say You, Say Me” by Lionel Richie (1985)
“There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” by Billy Ocean (1986)
“The Next Time I Fall” by Peter Cetera & Amy Grant (1986)
“Could’ve Been” by Tiffany (1988)
“Hold On to the Nights” by Richard Marx (1988)
“Baby, I Love Your Way / Freebird Medley” by Will to Power (1988)
“Rock On” by Michael Damian (1989)
“Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler (1989)
“Hangin’ Tough” by New Kids on the Block (1989)
“Girl I’m Gonna Miss You” by Milli Vanilli (1989)
The Runners-Up
“Abracadabra” by the Steve Miller Band (1982)
“Up Where We Belong” by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes (1982)
“Truly” by Lionel Richie (1982)
“I Just Called to Say I Love You” by Stevie Wonder (1984)
“Glory of Love” by Peter Cetera (1986)
“Lean on Me” by Club Nouveau (1987)
“Always” by Atlantic Starr (1987)
“A Groovy Kind of Love” by Phil Collins (1988)
“Look Away” by Chicago (1988)
“Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison (1988)
“When I’m with You” by Sheriff (1989)
“I’ll Be Loving You (Forever)” by New Kids on the Block (1989)
“Baby Don’t Forget My Number” by Milli Vanilli (1989)
“Batdance” by Prince (1989)
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