1986: These are a few of my favourite things

I wasn’t around in 1986 so I’m living vicariously with the power of the internet – here’s my top 10.

 

1. That’s What Friends Are For , Dionne Warwick, Elton John, and Gladys Knight

Although it was first recorded in 85′, it was the No. 1 hit of 1986. The song was originally released by Rod Steward in 82′ but this cover version was put out to raise money for America Foundation of AIDS Research. And raise it did … $3 million to be precise.

2. Whitney Houston – How will I know.

Claimed the No.1 place on Billboard Charts in February 1986 – bumping my number 1 pick out of first place.

3. Hands Across America

At least 5,000,000 people formed a human chain from New York City to Long Beach, California, to raise money to fight hunger and homelessness.

4. Madonna

One of the many magazines she graced the front cover of. In 1986 Madonna relased her third album True Blue and had three hit singles in the same year.

5. IBM releases the first lap top

Imagine swinging this over your shoulder as you get on the bus.

6. Pet Shop Boys released their debut album – Please

They’re a UK duo and since 1986, they’ve had 22 Top 10 hits in the UK … and they’re still going … the boys released their latest album, Yes, in March of this year.

7. Commercials

If you look at the adds here – most of them are still brands now.

8. The first 10 musicians were inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.

Here are the best ….

James Brown

Ray Charles

Elvis

9. Pretty in Pink soundtrack released

This album was released for the movie, Pretty in Pink and featured songs like Do Wot You Do by INXS and the title song Pretty in Pink by the The Psychedelic Furs, which was the actual inspiration for the movie.

10. Prince and the Revolution released their album, Parade.

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