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List Of Number-one Dance Singles Of 1986 (U.S.)
These are the ''Billboard'' Hot Dance/Disco Club Play and 12 Inch Singles Sales number-one hits of 1986. See also *1986 in music *List of number-one dance hits (United States) *List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. Dance chart References {{US Dance Chart 1986 The year 1986 was designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 **Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands by separating from the Netherlands Antilles. **Spain and Portugal enter ... 1986 record charts 1986 in American music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard (magazine)
''Billboard'' (stylized as ''billboard'') is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events, and style related to the music industry. Its music charts include the Hot 100, the 200, and the Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in different genres of music. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm, and operates several TV shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson later acquired Hennegan's interest in 1900 for $500. In the early years of the 20th century, it covered the entertainment industry, such as circuses, fairs, and burlesque shows, and also created a mail service for travelling entertainers. ''Billboard'' began focusing more on the music industry as the jukebox, phonograph, and radio became commonplace. Many topics it covered were spun-off int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colonel Abrams (album)
''Colonel Abrams'' is the self-titled debut studio album by American musician Colonel Abrams, released in 1985 through MCA Records. Most of the songs were written by Abrams and his brother, Marston Freeman. Commercial performance The album peaked at No. 13 on the R&B albums chart. It also reached No. 75 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album features the singles " Trapped", which peaked at No. 20 on the Hot Soul Singles chart and No. 1 on the Hot Dance/Disco chart, and "I'm Not Gonna Let", which reached No. 7 on the Hot Soul Singles chart and No. 1 on the Hot Dance/Disco chart. In addition, all the cuts of the album reached the top of the Hot Dance/Disco chart. Track listing Personnel *Steven Machat - executive producer *Gianni Versace Giovanni Maria "Gianni" Versace (; 2 December 1946 – 15 July 1997) was an Italian fashion designer, socialite and businessman. He was the founder of Versace, an international luxury-fashion house that produces accessories, fragrances, make- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958April 21, 2016), more commonly known Mononym, mononymously as Prince, was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. The recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Prince, numerous awards and nominations, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. He was known for his flamboyant, androgynous persona; his wide vocal range, which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams; and his skill as a multi-instrumentalist, often preferring to play all or most of the instruments on his recordings. Prince produced his albums himself, pioneering the Minneapolis sound. His music incorporated a wide variety of styles, including funk, Rhythm and blues, R&B, rock music, rock, New wave music, new wave, soul music, soul, synth-pop, pop music, pop, jazz, and hip hop music, hip hop. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Prince signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Records at the age of 19, so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiss (Prince Song)
"Kiss" is a song composed, written, and produced by American musician Prince. Released by the Paisley Park label as the lead single from Prince and the Revolution's eighth studio album, '' Parade'' (1986), on February 5, 1986, it was a No. 1 hit worldwide, holding the top spot of the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart for two weeks. The single was certified gold in 1986 for shipments of 1,000,000 copies by RIAA. The song is ranked at No. 85 on the ''Rolling Stone'' list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2021, No. 464 in 2010, and No. 461 in 2004. '' NME'' ranked the song at No. 4 in their list of The 150 Greatest Singles of All Time, and voted "Kiss" the best single of 1986. Following Prince's death in April 2016, the song re-charted on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at No. 28 and jumped to No. 23 a week later. The song also reached No. 2 on the French Singles Chart. As of April 30, 2016, it has sold 1.33 million digital copies in the U.S. Age of Chance and Art of Noise also re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nu Shooz
Nu Shooz is an American R&B group fronted by husband-and-wife team of John Smith and Valerie Day, based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Nu Shooz released four albums in the U.S. during the 1980s. Their third album, '' Poolside'', brought the group's sound to a wider audience. Career Nu Shooz formed in 1979 in a lineup that originally featured 12 members. This incarnation of the group released its debut album, ''Can't Turn It Off'', in 1982. Although the album saw limited success, the band continued on, paring its lineup down to seven members over the next several years. Nu Shooz originally released the single " I Can't Wait" in Portland in April 1985 on Poolside Records. The original session occurred at Cascade Recording in Portland in the fall of 1984 and was also featured on the band's sparsely distributed second album, ''Tha's Right'', in 1985. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Can't Wait (Nu Shooz Song)
"I Can't Wait" is a song by American group Nu Shooz, included on the band's second album, ''Tha's Right'' (1985). The song was remixed by Dutch DJ and producer Peter Slaghuis: this remixed version is the one that appears on the group's 1986 album, '' Poolside''. In the United States, the remixed version of the song reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play chart and number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In the United Kingdom and West Germany, the song reached number two, while in Canada, it peaked at number one. The single returned to the ''Billboard'' charts in 2015, where it peaked at number 17 on the Dance/Electronic Digital Songs chart. Background Instrumentalist John Smith would try to write songs in batches of 10 and have two a week ready for rehearsals in Portland, Oregon. He bought a new Teac-3440 4-track recorder in 1983, and "I Can't Wait" was one of the first songs he recorded on it. He scribbled out the lyrics in fifteen minutes as the band w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janet Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreography became a catalyst in the growth of MTV, enabling her to rise to prominence while breaking gender and racial barriers in the process. Lyrical content which focused on social issues and lived experiences set her reputation as a role model for youth. The tenth and youngest child of the Jackson family, she began performing at the MGM Grand. She starred in the variety television series '' The Jacksons'' in 1976 and went on to appear in other television shows throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, including ''Good Times'', '' Diff'rent Strokes'', and '' Fame''. After signing a recording contract with A&M Records in 1982, she became a pop icon following the release of her third and fourth studio albums '' Control'' (1986) and '' Rhyth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What Have You Done For Me Lately
"What Have You Done for Me Lately" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her third studio album, '' Control'' (1986). Jackson co-wrote the song with its producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. It was released on January 13, 1986, by A&M Records as the album's lead single. After two unsuccessful albums and a management change, the singer began developing a new album. "What Have You Done for Me Lately" was originally penned for one of Jam and Lewis's own records, but the lyrics were rewritten to convey Jackson's feelings about her recent divorce from James DeBarge in January 1985. It revolves around a woman's frustration with her partner in a relationship. Critical reviews for "What Have You Done for Me Lately" were positive, with music critics believing it erased the former "pop-ingénue image" of Jackson's first two albums, reestablishing her as an "independent woman" figure. The song has been featured in critic lists as one of the greatest songs of all time and received a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm Not Gonna Let
"I'm Not Gonna Let You" (also titled "I'm Not Gonna Let") is a single by Colonel Abrams, released on February 7, 1986 from his self-titled debut album, '' Colonel Abrams'' (1985). It was his third number one on the U.S. dance chart and second top 20 hit on the U.S. R&B singles chart. In the UK, "I'm Not Gonna Let You" reached number 24 on the UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-s .... Track listing 7": MCA / 1031 United Kingdom # "I'm Not Gonna Let You" - 3:02 # "I'm Not Gonna Let You" (Percapella Mix) - 4:56 7": MCA / 52773 United States # "I'm Not Gonna Let You" (Radio Edit) - 3:47 # "I'm Not Gonna Let You" (Instrumental) - 4:58 12": MCA / X1031 United Kingdom # "I'm Not Gonna Let You" (Extended Version) - 6:56 # "I'm Not Gonna Let You" (Dub) - 5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander O'Neal
Alexander O'Neal (born November 15, 1953) is an American R&B singer, songwriter and arranger from Natchez, Mississippi. O'Neal came to prominence in the mid-1980s as a solo artist, with eleven Top 40 singles on the US R&B chart, three of which also reached the Top 40 of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. However, he enjoyed more mainstream success in the United Kingdom, achieving fourteen Top 40 singles on the UK Singles Chart between 1985 and 1996, along with three top ten albums on the UK Albums Chart. His solo singles, sometimes dealing with lost love, include " If You Were Here Tonight", " Fake", " Criticize", " The Lovers", "(What Can I Say) To Make You Love Me", " All True Man", "Love Makes No Sense" and " In the Middle". He is also known for duets with Tabu labelmate Cherrelle such as " Saturday Love" and " Never Knew Love Like This". AllMusic described O'Neal as having a "tough voice hathas the same grain and range as that of Otis Redding." Early life Alexander O'Neal was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cherrelle
Cheryl Anne Norton (born October 13, 1958), better known by her stage name Cherrelle, is an American R&B singer and songwriter who gained fame in the mid-1980s. Her signature hits include " I Didn't Mean to Turn You On", "Where Do I Run To", "Everything I Miss at Home", and duets with R&B singer Alexander O'Neal such as " Saturday Love" and " Never Knew Love Like This", as well as "Always" with her cousin Pebbles. Biography Cherrelle began her career working with jazz/R&B artists Norman Connors and Michael Henderson, as well as touring with Luther Vandross. After Tabu Records founder Clarence Avant heard her demo, he signed her to Tabu Records in 1983. Cherrelle decided on her stage name after a boss from a previous job hollered "Cher-relle, you're late again!" In 1984, under the production of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Cherrelle released her debut album, ''Fragile''. It featured her first R&B top 10 single, "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On". That song (with a music video homage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saturday Love
"Saturday Love" is a song performed by American R&B singers Cherrelle and Alexander O'Neal. It was released in October 1985. The song peaked at #2 on the US R&B chart and became a moderate pop hit peaking at #26 on the US Hot 100 in the spring of 1986. It reached #6 on the UK singles chart, and #7 on the Irish Singles Chart. The song appeared on Cherrelle's gold album, ''High Priority'', on Tabu Records and included an extended spoken dialogue introduction skit set in a bar. In 2007, O'Neal re-recorded the song for his album ''Alex Loves...'', released in February 2008. This version featured the vocals of Bianca Lindgreen, a long-time friend of O'Neal's. Also in 2008, the special edition EP "Saturday Love - 2008 Remixes" was released, featuring 11 club/house remixes as well as an a cappella version. O'Neal and Cherrelle reunited and performed the song at the 2011 BET Awards and afterwards presented the Best New Artist Award. The song has been sampled 92 times. This includes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
