It’s late April 1987, and the charts are pulsing with neon dreams, brooding vocals, and pop hooks you could hang your acid-wash jeans on. From the pounding urgency of arena legends to sultry tropical fantasies and smooth, shoulder-padded R&B, this countdown is pure late-’80s perfection. You’ll hear iconic duets, unexpected comebacks, and the kind of saxophone solos that practically fog up the tape deck. Whether you were cruising in your Camaro or dancing under the mirrorball, these are the songs that filled your world. Pull on your Reeboks and let’s rewind.
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