"Mony Mony (Live)" from Billy Idol debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 9th 1987.
The highest chart peak was eight.
The song peaked at number one in:
Canada.
United States.
2. "The Right Stuff"
Answer: Bryan Ferry
"The Right Stuff" from Bryan Ferry debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 9th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 23.
Highest worldwide peak was 18 (New Zealand).
Album: "Bere Noire" (1987).
3. "Some People"
Answer: Cliff Richard
"Some People" from Cliff Richard debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 9th 1987.
The highest chart peak was seven.
Highest worldwide peak was two (Belgium).
Album: "Always Guaranteed" (1987).
4. "Unchain My Heart"
Answer: Joe Cocker
"Unchain My Heart" from Joe Cocker debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 9th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 17.
Highest worldwide peak was two (Greece).
Grammy nomination:
Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance - 1988.
Cover version of: Ray Charles - "Unchain My Heart" (1961).
Album: "Unchain My Heart" (1987).
5. "Back In The U.S.S.R."
Answer: Billy Joel
"Back In The U.S.S.R." from Billy Joel debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 16th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 33.
Cover version of: The Beatles - "Back In The U.S.S.R." (1968).
Album: "Kontsert" (1987).
6. "Got My Mind Set On You"
Answer: George Harrison
"Got My Mind Set On You" from George Harrison debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 16th 1987.
The highest chart peak was one.
The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Canada.
Ireland.
United States.
Cover version of: James Ray - "Got My Mind Set On You" (1962).
Album: "Cloud Nine" (1987).
7. "Faith"
Answer: George Michael
"Faith" from George Michael debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 16th 1987.
The highest chart peak was one.
The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Belgium.
Canada.
The Netherlands.
New Zealand.
United States (Ended 1988 as the highest selling single of the year).
Album: "Faith" (1987).
8. "We'll Be Together"
Answer: Sting
"We'll Be Together" from Sting debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 16th 1987.
The highest chart peak was 13.
Highest worldwide peak was four (Italy).
Album: "...Nothing Like The Sun" (1987).
9. "My Obsession"
Answer: Icehouse
"My Obsession" from Icehouse debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 23rd 1987.
The highest chart peak was 12.
Album: "Man Of Colours" (1987).
10. "Cherry Bomb"
Answer: John Cougar Mellencamp
"Cherry Bomb" from John Cougar Mellencamp debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 23rd 1987.
The highest chart peak was 20.
Highest worldwide peak was four (New Zealand).
Album: "The Lonesome Jubilee" (1987).
11. "Come On, Let's Go"
Answer: Los Lobos
"Come On, Let's Go" from Los Lobos debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 23rd 1987.
The highest chart peak was 22.
Highest worldwide peak was 18 (United Kingdom).
Cover version of: Ritchie Valens - "Come On, Let's Go" (1958).
Album: "La Bamba Soundtrack" (1987).
12. "The Way You Make Me Feel"
Answer: Michael Jackson
"The Way You Make Me Feel" from Michael Jackson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 23rd 1987.
The highest chart peak was five.
The song peaked at number one in:
Ireland.
Spain.
United States.
Album: "Bad" (1987).
13. "Dance Little Sister"
Answer: Terence Trent D'Arby
"Dance Little Sister" from Terence Trent D'Arby debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 23rd 1987.
The highest chart peak was 41.
Highest worldwide peak was three (The Netherlands).
Album: "Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby" (1987).
14. "So Emotional"
Answer: Whitney Houston
"So Emotional" from Whitney Houston debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 23rd 1987.
The highest chart peak was 26.
Highest worldwide peak was one (United States).
Album: "Whitney" (1987).
15. "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life"
Answer: Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
"(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" from Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 30th 1987.
The highest chart peak was one.
The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Belgium.
Canada.
The Netherlands.
South Africa.
United States.
"(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" was the theme song for the 1987 film "Dirty Dancing" and won Best Original Song at the 1988 Golden Golden Globe Awards and 1988 Academy Awards.
Grammy wins:
Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1988.
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