1986 Emotional Anthem From an Unforgettable Voice Became a No. 1 Hit Song 40 Years Ago Today

The emotional ballad about self-love immediately started climbing the charts, following in the footsteps of other singles on ...
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On This Day in 1986, Cyndi Lauper, Tina Turner, and Janet Jackson Spearheaded a Historical Day in Music History for Female Solo Acts

The world had never seen anything quite like Cyndi Lauper when she debuted with 1983’s She’s So Unusual. The ever-changing hair colors and eccentric outfits, combined with Lauper’s four-octave vocal ...

Janet Jackson’s Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits

From "Control" and "Rhythm Nation" to "All for You" and more, here's the definitive recap of the icon's top 25 hits on the ...
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3 Female-Fronted Classic Pop and Rock Songs That Hit No. 1 in 1986

While Heart boasted a string of hits in the 1970s and early 80s, including tracks like “Magic Man” and “Barracuda”, their 1986 song “These Dreams” marked the group’s first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot ...