The 1980s was a mixed bag of music beginning with the final stages of Disco and ending with the beginning of the end for Hair Metal. Below is a list of the first ten and last ten #1 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 for the decade. Take note of the difference in the bands for the first ten #1’s where there are notable classic, enduring artists such as Queen, Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel and Michael Jackson. Conversely, the last ten hits were dominated by artists that did not have lasting commercial impact such as Milli Vanilli, Bad English and New Kids on the Block.
The First Ten #1 Hits of the 1980s
“Please Don’t Go” by KC and the Sunshine Band
“Rock With You” by Michael Jackson
“Do That to Me One More Time” by The Captain and Tennille
