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- Number ones Michael Jackson had the highest number of top hits at the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the 1980s (9 songs)
Consequently, Who was the biggest pop star of the 80s?
- Whitney Houston Sumptuous power ballad “The Greatest Love Of All” was arguably Whitney Houston’s signature hit, but during the 80s, this artist had 12 US smash hits and no less than seven topped the US Billboard charts
- Bruce Springsteen
- Phil Collins
- Lionel Richie
- Michael Jackson
- Billy Joel
- Madonna
- Janet Jackson
Who was the biggest selling solo artist of the 80s? 1 Michael Jackson As the decade’s best-selling artist, it may come as a surprise to note that Michael Jackson only released two albums However, it certainly helps out when one is the best-selling album of all time as his 1982 record Thriller has sold an astonishing 70 million copies worldwide
Besides Who sold the most albums in the 1980s? Using data gathered by ChartMasters, here’s the list of the top 10 selling artists of the 1980s
- 1 Michael Jackson The King of Pop reigns supreme as the King of the 80s
- 2 Madonna
- 3 Phil Collins
- 4 U2
- 5 Queen
- 6 Prince
- 7 AC/DC
- 8 Bruce Springsteen
Who was the most successful band of the 80s? Van Halen
Van Halen enjoyed the most consistent commercial dominance of any ’80s rock band, releasing no less than six different multi-platinum albums between 1980 and 1988
What is the biggest hit of the 80s?
1 “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi (1986) “Livin’ on a Prayer” is undeniably Bon Jovi’s all-time greatest hit and a decade-defining rock classic
What is the highest selling song of the 1980s?
Best Selling Singles of the 80s
| Position | Artist | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Astley | Never Gonna Give You Up |
| 2 | Starship | Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now |
| 3 | Whitney Houston | I Wanna Dance With Somebody |
| 4 | Bee Gees | You Win Again |
Who sold most records ever?
1 The Beatles — 183 million units
Who had the most hits in the 80’s?
Michael Jackson had the highest number of top hits at the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the 1980s (9 songs)
Who was the most popular 80’s singer?
- Whitney Houston Sumptuous power ballad “The Greatest Love Of All” was arguably Whitney Houston’s signature hit, but during the 80s, this artist had 12 US smash hits and no less than seven topped the US Billboard charts
- Bruce Springsteen
- Phil Collins
- Lionel Richie
- Michael Jackson
- Billy Joel
- Madonna
- Janet Jackson
What was the #1 song of the 80’s?
Biggest #1 Hits of the 80’s (US)
| 1 | 1 Olivia Newton-John Physical / The Promise (The Dolphin Song) (1981) [Single] 10 weeks – 1981/82 |
|---|---|
| 8 | 8Blondie / Giorgio Moroder Call Me (1980) [Single] 6 weeks – 1980 RYM #1906 |
| 6 weeks – 1980 RYM #1906 | |
| 9 | 9Kenny Rogers Lady / Sweet Music Man (1980) [Single] 6 weeks – 1980 |
| 6 weeks – 1980 |
What was the biggest selling song of the 80’s?
Best Selling Singles of the 80s
| Position | Artist | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Astley | Never Gonna Give You Up |
| 2 | Starship | Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now |
| 3 | Whitney Houston | I Wanna Dance With Somebody |
| 4 | Bee Gees | You Win Again |
What was the #1 song in 1980?
1 spot on Billboard’s Top 100 in 1980, from Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” to Barbra Streisand’s “Woman In Love”
What was the #1 song of 1980?
1 spot on Billboard’s Top 100 in 1980, from Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” to Barbra Streisand’s “Woman In Love”
What is the number one 80s song?
Biggest #1 Hits of the 80’s (US)
| 1 | 1 Olivia Newton-John Physical / The Promise (The Dolphin Song) (1981) [Single] 10 weeks – 1981/82 |
|---|---|
| 8 | 8Blondie / Giorgio Moroder Call Me (1980) [Single] 6 weeks – 1980 RYM #1906 |
| 6 weeks – 1980 RYM #1906 | |
| 9 | 9Kenny Rogers Lady / Sweet Music Man (1980) [Single] 6 weeks – 1980 |
| 6 weeks – 1980 |
Who had most hits in 80s?
Number ones Michael Jackson had the highest number of top hits at the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the 1980s (9 songs) In addition, Jackson remained the longest at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the 1980s (27 weeks)
What was the #1 song in the 80s?
Biggest #1 Hits of the 80’s (US)
| 1 | 1 Olivia Newton-John Physical / The Promise (The Dolphin Song) (1981) [Single] 10 weeks – 1981/82 |
|---|---|
| 8 | 8Blondie / Giorgio Moroder Call Me (1980) [Single] 6 weeks – 1980 RYM #1906 |
| 6 weeks – 1980 RYM #1906 | |
| 9 | 9Kenny Rogers Lady / Sweet Music Man (1980) [Single] 6 weeks – 1980 |
| 6 weeks – 1980 |
What’s the biggest hit of the 80s?
1 “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi (1986) “Livin’ on a Prayer” is undeniably Bon Jovi’s all-time greatest hit and a decade-defining rock classic
Who sold the most albums in the 80s?
Using data gathered by ChartMasters, here’s the list of the top 10 selling artists of the 1980s
- 1 Michael Jackson The King of Pop reigns supreme as the King of the 80s
- 2 Madonna
- 3 Phil Collins
- 4 U2
- 5 Queen
- 6 Prince
- 7 AC/DC
- 8 Bruce Springsteen
Who was the most popular 80s singer?
- Whitney Houston Sumptuous power ballad “The Greatest Love Of All” was arguably Whitney Houston’s signature hit, but during the 80s, this artist had 12 US smash hits and no less than seven topped the US Billboard charts
- Bruce Springsteen
- Phil Collins
- Lionel Richie
- Michael Jackson
- Billy Joel
- Madonna
- Janet Jackson
