"Careless Whisper" by the English singer-songwriter George Michael was released in 1984 and became the number one single of the year 1985. It reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1985 and also reached number one on charts in 11 other countries.
2. "Sane For Me"
Answer: Madonna
"Crazy for You" by American singer Madonna was released in 1985 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was written by John Bettis and Jon Lind for the 1985 film "Vision Quest" starring Matthew Modine and Linda Fiorentino. The song was also featured in the 2004 film "13 Going on 30", "The Do-Over" (2016) and in the TV shows "GLOW" (season 2, episode 9) and in "Family Guy".
3. "Give Off You"
Answer: a-ha
"Take On Me" by the Norwegian synth-pop band a-ha was released in October 1984 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1985. The song was featured in the films "Valley Girl" (1983), "Ready Player One" (2018), "Deadpool 2 (2018), and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (2023).
Other songs by the band include "The Sun Always Shines on T.V.", "Cry Wolf", and "Stay on These Roads".
4. "Never Do I Stay Here"
Answer: Paul Young
"Everytime You Go Away" by Paul Young was released in 1985 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was written by Daryl Hall and first recorded in 1980 by the duo Hall & Oates in 1980 but was not released as a single. Other songs by Young include "Come Back and Stay", "Love of the Common People", and "I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down".
5. "Tough Hater"
Answer: Philip Bailey and Phil Collins
"Easy Lover" by Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire and Phil Collins was released in November 1984 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the US Cash Box Top 100 chart in 1985, It also reached the top ten on charts in 14 other countries. The song is off of Philip Bailey's album "Chinese Wall".
6. "They Destroyed That Rural Area"
Answer: Starship
"We Built This City" by American rock band Starship was released in 1985 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Although the song did reach number one, a 2011 Rolling Stone poll voted it 'The Worst Song of the 80s' and Blender and GQ magazines both called it the worst song of all time.
7. "The Cold Isn't Off"
Answer: Glenn Frey
"The Heat Is On" by Glenn Frey was released in November 1984 and reached two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1985. The song was written by Harold Faltermeyer and Keith Forsey for the 1984 film "Beverly Hills Cop" starring Eddie Murphey. The song reached the top ten on charts in eight other countries.
8. "Whisper"
Answer: Tears For Fears
"Shout" by the English pop rock band Tears for Fears was released in November 1984 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, US Billboard 12-inch Singles Sales, and US Cash Box charts in 1985. Other songs by the band include "Mad World", "Everybody Wants to Rule the World", "Head over Heels", "Mothers Talk", and "Sowing the Seeds of Love".
9. "Full Time Hater"
Answer: Stevie Wonder
"Part-Time Lover" by American R&B singer and songwriter Stevie Wonder was released in 1985 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, US Adult Contemporary, and US Dance Club Songs (Billboard) charts. It also reached number one in seven other countries. The song was Wonder's last number one hit.
10. "I'm The Discouragement"
Answer: Chicago
"You're the Inspiration" by the group Chicago was released in October 1984 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1985. It was written by Peter Cetera and David Foster. The song was featured in the films "The Notebook" (2004), "Kicking & Screaming" (2005), "Novocaine" (2025), and "Deadpool" (2016).
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