‘I Got You Babe’ is a single by English reggae band UB40 & American singer/songwriter Chrissie Hynde. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1985.
1985In 1985, the UK Singles Chart evolved into a playground for global superstardom, powerful charity efforts, and massive pop anthems. The overarching tone of the year was heavily influenced by the cultural impact of Live Aid, resulting in high-profile collaborative number-ones like USA for Africa’s “We Are the World” and the energetic David Bowie and Mick Jagger duet “Dancing in the Street”.American pop icon Madonna absolutely dominated the airwaves, landing her very first UK number-one single with “Into the Groove” alongside a string of seven other top-ten hits. Meanwhile, electronic innovator Paul Hardcastle caused a stir with his politically charged, experimental synth track “19”. However, it was Jennifer Rush who claimed the ultimate crown, with her soaring power ballad “The Power of Love” triumphing as the year’s undisputed best-selling single.
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‘Take On Me’ is a single by Norweigan synth-pop band A-ha. The song peaked at No. 02 in the UK Singles Chart in 1985.
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‘Into The Groove’ is a single by American singer/songwriter Madonna. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1985.
‘Material Girl’ is a single by American singer/songwriter Madonna. The song peaked at No. 03 in the UK Singles Chart in 1985.