"Never Gonna Give You Up" by English singer Rick Astley was released in 1987 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, US Adult Contemporary, US Dance Club Songs, US Dance Singles Sales, and US Cash Box Top 100 charts in 1988. The song also reached number one on charts in 17 other countries.
The song was turned into an internet meme known as "rick rolling". It involves using misleading links that would steer the person opening the link to the song's video.
2. "Sour Adult o' Yours"
Answer: Guns N' Roses
"Sweet Child o' Mine" by American rock band Guns N' Roses was released in 1988 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is off the band's debut studio album "Appetite for Destruction". Other songs by the band include "Mr. Brownstone", "Welcome to the Jungle", "Paradise City", and "November Rain".
3. "Tame, Tame, East"
Answer: The Escape Club
"Wild, Wild West" by British pop rock band The Escape Club was released in 1988 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the band include "Shake for the Sheik", "Walking Through Walls", "Call It Poison", and "I'll Be There".
4. "You'll Never Hate Me"
Answer: Taylor Dane
"I'll Always Love You" by American singer Taylor Dayne was released in 1988 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was nominated for 'Best Female R&B Vocal' and 'Best R&B Song' at the 1989 Grammys. Other songs by Dayne include "Tell It to My Heart", "Prove Your Love", "Don't Rush Me", "Love Will Lead You Back", and "I'll Be Your Shelter".
5. "Settle My Hate"
Answer: Debbie Gibson
"Shake Your Love" by American singer-songwriter and actress Debbie Gibson was released in September 1987 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1988. Other songs by Gibson include "Only in My Dreams", "Out of the Blue", "Foolish Beat", "Lost in Your Eyes", and "Electric Youth".
6. "3-2-1"
Answer: Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine
"1-2-3" by Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine was released in 1988 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) chart. Other songs by the group include "Prisoner of Love", "I Need a Man", "Conga", "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You", and "Can't Stay Away from You".
7. "Let Go of the Days"
Answer: Richard Marx
"Hold On to the Nights" by American rock singer/songwriter/musician Richard Marx is a power ballad that was released in 1988 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Marx include "Don't Mean Nothing", "Satisfied", "Right Here Waiting", "Keep Coming Back", "Hazard", "Right Here Waiting", and "Now and Forever".
8. "Devil"
Answer: Aerosmith
"Angel" by American rock band Aerosmith was released in 1988 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is from the band's 1987 album "Permanent Vacation". It was written by lead singer Steven Tyler and song writer Desmond Child.
9. "The Calm-Stillness"
Answer: Kylie Minogue
"The Loco-Motion" by Kylie Minogue was released in 1988 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is a cover of the 1962 song by Little Eva. It has also been covered by Grand Funk Railroad in 1974. Other songs by Minogue include "I Should Be So Lucky", "Especially for You", "Hand on Your Heart" and "Confide in Me".
10. "You Love Yourself For Hating Me"
Answer: Joan Jet and the Blackhearts
"I Hate Myself for Loving You" by American rock band Joan Jett and the Blackhearts was released in 1988 and reached number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the band include "I Love Rock 'n' Roll", "Crimson and Clover", "Do You Wanna Touch Me", "Fake Friends", and "Little Liar".
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