List of "Billboard's" #2 Pop Singles

[Max]

Im-n-a-whirl, I have never listened to Aretha Franklin's version of "Spanish Harlem," so thank you for telling me about it. However, I have heard Ben E. King's version of the song, which peaked at #10 in 1961.

1972:

179. Hurting Each Other--The Carpenters (2 weeks, February 26)

180. Rockin' Robin--Michael Jackson (2 weeks, April 22)

181. I Gotcha--Joe Tex (2 weeks, May 6)

182. Outa-Space--Billy Preston (1 week, July 8)

183. Too Late to Turn Back Now--Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose (2 weeks, July 15)

184. Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress)--The Hollies (2 weeks, September 2)

185. Use Me--Bill Withers (2 weeks, October 14)

186. Burning Love--Elvis Presley (1 week, October 28)

187. Nights in White Satin--The Moody Blues (2 weeks, November 4)

188. I'd Love You to Want Me--Lobo (2 weeks, November 18)

189. Clair--Gilbert O'Sullivan (2 weeks, December 30)

1973:

190. Dueling Banjos--Eric Weissberg & Steve Mandell (4 weeks, February 24)

191. Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)--Deodato (1 week, March 31)

192. Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)--Gladys Knight & the Pips (2 weeks, April 7)

193. The Cisco Kid--War (2 weeks, April 28)

194. Daniel--Elton John (1 week, June 2)

195. Playground in My Mind--Clint Holmes (2 weeks, June 16)

196. Kodachrome--Paul Simon (2 weeks, July 7)

197. Yesterday Once More--The Carpenters (1 week, July 28)

198. Live and Let Die--Wings (3 weeks, August 11)

199. Loves Me Like a Rock--Paul Simon (1 week, October 6)

200. Ramblin' Man--The Allman Brothers Band (1 week, October 13)

201. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road--Elton John (3 weeks, December 8)

The #2 hits listed above were kept from reaching the top spot by the following #1 hits:

1972:

179. Hurting Each Other: Without You--Nilsson

180. Rockin' Robin: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face--Roberta Flack

181. I Gotcha: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face--Roberta Flack

182. Outa-Space: Lean on Me--Bill Withers

183. Too Late to Turn Back Now: Lean on Me--Bill Withers

184. Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress): Alone Again (Naturally)--Gilbert O'Sullivan

185. Use Me: Ben--Michael Jackson and My Ding-a-Ling--Chuck Berry

186. Burning Love: My Ding-a-Ling--Chuck Berry

187. Nights in White Satin: I Can See Clearly Now--Johnny Nash

188. I'd Love You to Want Me: I Can See Clearly Now--Johnny Nash

189. Clair: Me and Mrs. Jones--Billy Paul and You're So Vain--Carly Simon

1973:

190. Dueling Banjos: Killing Me Softly with His Song--Roberta Flack

191. Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001): Killing Me Softly with His Song--Roberta Flack

192. Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye): The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia--Vicki Lawrence

193. The Cisco Kid: Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree--Dawn

194. Daniel: My Love--Paul McCartney & Wings

195. Playground in My Mind: My Love--Paul McCartney & Wings

196. Kodachrome: Will It Go Round in Circles--Billy Preston

197. Yesterday Once More: Bad, Bad Leroy Brown--Jim Croce

198. Live and Let Die: The Morning After--Maureen McGovern and Touch Me in the Morning--Diana Ross and Brother Louie--Stories

199. Loves Me Like a Rock: Half-Breed--Cher

200. Ramblin' Man: Half-Breed--Cher

201. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: Top of the World--The Carpenters and The Most Beautiful Girl--Charlie Rich

[Im-n-a-whirl]

You didn't have to tell ME that, LOL!

[Max]

1974:

202. Boogie Down--Eddie Kendricks (2 weeks, March 9)

203. Dancing Machine--The Jackson Five (2 weeks, May 18)

204. You Make Me Feel Brand New--The Stylistics (2 weeks, June 15)

205. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me--Elton John (2 weeks, July 27)

206. Jazzman--Carole King (1 week, November 9)

207. Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)--B.T. Express (2 weeks, November 16)

208. When Will I See You Again--The Three Degrees (1 week, December 14)

1975:

209. You're the First, the Last, My Everything--Barry White (2 weeks, January 4)

210. When Will I Be Loved--Linda Ronstadt (2 weeks, June 21)

211. I'm Not in Love--10cc (3 weeks, July 26)

212. Calypso/I'm Sorry--John Denver (4 weeks, October 11)*

213. Lyin' Eyes--The Eagles (2 weeks, November 8)

*(Note: The story as to whether or not John Denver's double sided record "Calypso"/"I'm Sorry" actually peaked at #2 is very confusing. When the record was initially released, "I'm Sorry" was the A-Side while "Calypso" was the B-Side. Then, this record peaked at #1 (for 1 week) on the week ending September 27, 1975. The following week, while "I'm Sorry" was still the A-Side, the record fell to #2. One week later, on October 11, 1975, the single's A and B Sides were officially switched, with "Calypso" as the A-Side and "I'm Sorry" as the B-Side. As mentioned above, this record remained at #2 for the week ending October 11, 1975 and stayed at #2 for another 3 weeks. Given all this information, I consider "Calypso"/"I'm Sorry" to have actually peaked at #1, instead of #2. However, I decided to include this record in this list because it was included in "The 'Billboard' Book of No. 2 Singles.")

1976:

214. Love to Love You Baby--Donna Summer (2 weeks, February 7)

215. All By Myself--Eric Carmen (3 weeks, March 6)

216. Dream Weaver--Gary Wright (3 weeks, March 27)

217. Right Back Where We Started From--Maxine Nightingale (2 weeks, May 1)

218. Get Up and Boogie (That's Right)--Silver Convention (3 weeks, June 12)

219. Love Is Alive--Gary Wright (2 weeks, July 31)

220. You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine--Lou Rawls (2 weeks, September 4)

221. I'd Really Love to See You Tonight--England Dan & John Ford Coley (2 weeks, September 25)

222. The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald--Gordon Lightfoot (2 weeks, November 20)

223. The Rubberband Man--The Spinners (3 weeks, December 4)

The #2 hits listed above were kept from reaching the top spot by the following #1 hits:

1974:

202. Boogie Down: Seasons in the Sun--Terry Jacks

203. Dancing Machine: The Streak--Ray Stevens

204. You Make Me Feel Brand New: Billy, Don't Be a Hero--Bo Donaldson & the Heywoods

205. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me: Annie's Song--John Denver

206. Jazzman: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet--Bachman-Turner Overdrive

207. Do It ('Til You're Satisfied): Whatever Gets You Thru the Night--John Lennon and I Can Help--Billy Swan

208. When Will I See You Again: Kung Fu Fighting--Carl Douglas

1975:

209. You're the First, the Last, My Everything: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds--Elton John

210. When Will I Be Loved: Love Will Keep Us Together--The Captain & Tennille

211. I'm Not in Love: The Hustle--Van McCoy & the Soul City Symphony and One of These Nights--The Eagles and Jive Talkin'--The Bee Gees

212. Calypso/I'm Sorry: Bad Blood--Neil Sedaka and Island Girl--Elton John

213. Lyin' Eyes: Island Girl--Elton John

1976:

214. Love to Love You Baby: 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover--Paul Simon

215. All By Myself: Love Machine (Part 1)--The Miracles and December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)--The Four Seasons

216. Dream Weaver: December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)--The Four Seasons and Disco Lady--Johnnie Taylor

217. Right Back Where We Started From: Let Your Love Flow--The Bellamy Brothers and Welcome Back--John Sebastian

218. Get Up and Boogie (That's Right): Silly Love Songs--Wings

219. Love Is Alive: Kiss and Say Goodbye--The Manhattans and Don't Go Breaking My Heart--Elton John & Kiki Dee

220. You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine: You Should Be Dancing--The Bee Gees and (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty--KC & the Sunshine Band

221. I'd Really Love to See You Tonight: Play That Funky Music--Wild Cherry

222. The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald: Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)--Rod Stewart

223. The Rubberband Man: Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)--Rod Stewart

[Max]

1977:

224. Fly Like an Eagle--Steve Miller (2 weeks, March 12)

225. I'm in You--Peter Frampton (3 weeks, July 30)

226. (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher--Rita Coolidge (1 week, September 10)

227. Float On--The Floaters (2 weeks, September 17)

228. Keep It Comin' Love--KC & the Sunshine Band (3 weeks, October 1)

229. Nobody Does It Better--Carly Simon (3 weeks, October 22)

230. Boogie Nights--Heatwave (2 weeks, November 12)

231. Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue--Crystal Gayle (3 weeks, November 26)

1978:

232. Short People--Randy Newman (3 weeks, January 28)

233. The Closer I Get to You--Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway (2 weeks, May 13)

234. Baker Street--Gerry Rafferty (6 weeks, June 24)

235. Double Vision--Foreigner (2 weeks, November 18)

1979:

236. Y.M.C.A.--The Village People (3 weeks, February 3)

237. Fire--The Pointer Sisters (2 weeks, February 24)

238. We Are Family--Sister Sledge (2 weeks, June 16)

239. After the Love Has Gone--Earth, Wind, & Fire (2 weeks, September 15)

240. Dim All the Lights--Donna Summer (2 weeks, November 10)

The #2 hits listed above were kept from reaching the top spot by the following #1 hits:

1977:

224. Fly Like an Eagle: Love Theme from "A Star Is Born" (Evergreen)--Barbra Streisand

225. I'm in You: I Just Want to Be Your Everything--Andy Gibb

226. (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher: Best of My Love--The Emotions

227. Float On: I Just Want to Be Your Everything--Andy Gibb and Best of My Love--The Emotions

228. Keep It Comin' Love: "Star Wars" Theme/Cantina Band--Meco and You Light Up My Life--Debby Boone

229. Nobody Does It Better: You Light Up My Life--Debby Boone

230. Boogie Nights: You Light Up My Life--Debby Boone

231. Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue: You Light Up My Life--Debby Boone

1978:

232. Short People: Baby Come Back--Player and Stayin' Alive--The Bee Gees

233. The Closer I Get to You: If I Can't Have You--Yvonne Elliman and With a Little Luck--Wings

234. Baker Street: Shadow Dancing--Andy Gibb

235. Double Vision: MacArthur Park--Donna Summer

1979:

236. Y.M.C.A.: Le Freak--Chic and Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?--Rod Stewart

237. Fire: Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?--Rod Stewart

238. We Are Family: Hot Stuff--Donna Summer

239. After the Love Has Gone: My Sharona--The Knack

240. Dim All the Lights: Heartache Tonight--The Eagles and Still--The Commodores

[Max]

1980:

241. Yes, I'm Ready--Teri DeSario with KC (2 weeks, March 1)

242. Longer--Dan Fogelberg (2 weeks, March 15)

243. Working My Way Back to You/Forgive Me, Girl--The Spinners (2 weeks, March 29)

244. Ride Like the Wind--Christopher Cross (4 weeks, April 26)

245. All Out of Love--Air Supply (4 weeks, September 13)

246. More Than I Can Say--Leo Sayer (5 weeks, December 6)

1981:

247. Love on the Rocks--Neil Diamond (3 weeks, January 10)

248. Woman--John Lennon (3 weeks, March 31)

249. Just the Two of Us--Grover Washington, Jr., with Bill Withers (3 weeks, May 2)

250. Being with You--Smokey Robinson (3 weeks, May 23)

251. All Those Years Ago--George Harrison (3 weeks, July 4)

252. Theme from "Greatest American Hero" (Believe It or Not)--Joey Scarbury (2 weeks, August 15)

253. Slow Hand--The Pointer Sisters (3 weeks, August 29)

254. Queen of Hearts--Juice Newton (2 weeks, September 19)

255. Start Me Up--The Rolling Stones (3 weeks, October 31)

256. Waiting for a Girl Like You--Foreigner (10 weeks, November 28)

1982:

257. Open Arms--Journey (6 weeks, February 27)

258. We Got the Beat--The Go-Go's (3 weeks, April 10)

259. Don't Talk to Strangers--Rick Springfield (4 weeks, May 22)

260. Rosanna--Toto (5 weeks, July 3)

261. Hurts So Good--John Cougar (4 weeks, August 7)

262. Gloria--Laura Branigan (3 weeks, November 27)

The #2 hits listed above were kept from reaching the top spot by the following #1 hits:

1980:

241. Yes, I'm Ready: Crazy Little Thing Called Love--Queen

242. Longer: Crazy Little Thing Called Love--Queen and Another Brick in the Wall--Pink Floyd

243. Working My Way Back to You/Forgive Me, Girl: Another Brick in the Wall--Pink Floyd

244. Ride Like the Wind: Call Me--Blondie

245. All Out of Love: Upside Down--Diana Ross and Another One Bites the Dust--Queen

246. More Than I Can Say: Lady--Kenny Rogers and (Just Like) Starting Over--John Lennon

1981:

247. Love on the Rocks: (Just Like) Starting Over--John Lennon

248. Woman: Keep on Loving You--REO Speedwagon and Rapture--Blondie

249. Just the Two of Us: Morning Train (Nine to Five)--Sheena Easton and Bette Davis Eyes--Kim Carnes

250. Being with You: Bette Davis Eyes--Kim Carnes

251. All Those Years Ago: Bette Davis Eyes--Kim Carnes

252. Theme from "Greatest American Hero" (Believe It or Not): Endless Love--Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

253. Slow Hand: Endless Love--Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

254. Queen of Hearts: Endless Love--Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

255. Start Me Up: Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)--Christopher Cross and Private Eyes--Daryl Hall & John Oates

256. Waiting for a Girl Like You: Physical--Olivia Newton-John and I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)--Daryl Hall & John Oates

1982:

257. Open Arms: Centerfold--The J. Geils Band and I Love Rock 'n' Roll--Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

258. We Got the Beat: I Love Rock 'n' Roll--Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

259. Don't Talk to Strangers: Ebony and Ivory--Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder

260. Rosanna: Don't You Want Me--The Human League and Eye of the Tiger--Survivor

261. Hurts So Good: Eye of the Tiger--Survivor

262. Gloria: Truly--Lionel Richie and Mickey--Toni Basil

[Evan]

Max, I'm old enough to remember all of these!

Another of my favorite #2 songs - "Let's Hear It For The Boy" - Denise Williams.

[Max]

Evan, I'm so glad that this thread is bringing back great memories for you!

Also, Evan, please forgive me for being so rude, but I wanted to correct something that you said. I'd like to point out that "Let's Hear It for the Boy" actually peaked at #1, and not #2. It's a good thing that this great song did go to #1, since it certainly deserved it. Once again, though, I sincerely apologize to you Evan if I have offended you in any way.

1983:

263. The Girl Is Mine--Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney (3 weeks, January 8)

264. Shame on the Moon--Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band (4 weeks, February 26)

265. Do You Really Want to Hurt Me--The Culture Club (3 weeks, March 26)

266. Jeopardy--The Greg Kihn Band (1 week, May 7)

267. Time (Clock of the Heart)--The Culture Club (2 weeks, June 18)

268. Electric Avenue--Eddy Grant (5 weeks, July 2)

269. Making Love Out of Nothing at All--Air Supply (3 weeks, October 8)

270. Say It Isn't So--Daryl Hall & John Oates (4 weeks, December 17)

1984:

271. Joanna--Kool & the Gang (1 week, February 11)

272. 99 Luftballons--Nena (1 week, March 3)

273. Girls Just Want to Have Fun--Cyndi Lauper (2 weeks, March 10)

274. Somebody's Watching Me--Rockwell (3 weeks, March 24)

275. Dancing in the Dark--Bruce Springsteen (4 weeks, June 30)

276. Purple Rain--Prince & the Revolution (2 weeks, November 17)

277. The Wild Boys--Duran Duran (4 weeks, December 15)

1985:

278. All I Need--Jack Wagner (2 weeks, January 12)

279. Easy Lover--Philip Bailey with Phil Collins (2 weeks, February 2)

280. Loverboy--Billy Ocean (1 week, February 23)

281. The Heat Is On--Glenn Frey (1 week, March 16)

282. Material Girl--Madonna (2 weeks, March 23)

283. Raspberry Beret--Prince & the Revolution (1 week, July 20)

284. We Don't Need Another Hero ("Thunderdome")--Tina Turner (1 week, September 14)

285. Cherish--Kool & the Gang (3 weeks, September 21)

286. You Belong to the City--Glenn Frey (2 weeks, November 16)

287. Party All the Time--Eddie Murphy (3 weeks, December 28)

The #2 hits listed above were kept from reaching the top spot by the following #1 hits:

1983:

263. The Girl Is Mine: Maneater--Daryl Hall & John Oates and Down Under--Men at Work

264. Shame on the Moon: Baby, Come to Me--Patti Austin & James Ingram and Billie Jean--Michael Jackson

265. Do You Really Want to Hurt Me: Billie Jean--Michael Jackson

266. Jeopardy: Beat It--Michael Jackson

267. Time (Clock of the Heart): Flashdance...What a Feeling--Irene Cara

268. Electric Avenue: Flashdance...What a Feeling--Irene Cara and Every Breath You Take--The Police

269. Making Love Out of Nothing at All: Total Eclipse of the Heart--Bonnie Tyler

270. Say It Isn't So: Say, Say, Say--Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson

1984:

271. Joanna: Karma Chameleon--The Culture Club

272. 99 Luftballons: Jump--Van Halen

273. Girls Just Want to Have Fun: Jump--Van Halen

274. Somebody's Watching Me: Jump--Van Halen and Footloose--Kenny Loggins

275. Dancing in the Dark: The Reflex--Duran Duran and When Doves Cry--Prince

276. Purple Rain: Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go--Wham!

277. The Wild Boys: Out of Touch--Daryl Hall & John Oates and Like a Virgin--Madonna

1985:

278. All I Need: Like a Virgin--Madonna

279. Easy Lover: I Want to Know What Love Is--Foreigner

280. Loverboy: Careless Whisper--Wham! featuring George Michael

281. The Heat Is On: Can't Fight This Feeling--REO Speedwagon

282. Material Girl: Can't Fight This Feeling--REO Speedwagon and One More Night--Phil Collins

283. Raspberry Beret: A View to a Kill--Duran Duran

284. We Don't Need Another Hero ("Thunderdome"): St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)--John Parr

285. Cherish: Money for Nothing--The Dire Straits

286. You Belong to the City: We Built This City--Starship

287. Party All the Time: Say You, Say Me--Lionel Richie

[Evan]

Max, not a problem! I'm quite happy to be corrected anytime!

These threads of yours are very interesting! I, like you, have always been a music chart nut, so this is fun!

1985 was a damn good year - so much terrific music!

[Max]

Evan, thank you for being so gracious and understanding. Also, I 100% agree with you that 1985 was a terrific year in music.

1986:

288. Burning Heart--Survivor (2 weeks, February 1)

289. When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going--Billy Ocean (1 week, February 15)

290. R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. (A Salute to 60's Rock)--John Cougar Mellencamp (1 week, April 5)

291. Manic Monday--The Bangles (1 week, April 19)

292. Danger Zone--Kenny Loggins (1 week, July 26)

293. Dancing on the Ceiling--Lionel Richie (2 weeks, September 13)

294. Friends and Lovers--Gloria Loring & Carl Anderson (2 weeks, September 27)

295. Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)--Glass Tiger (1 week, October 11)

296. Typical Male--Tina Turner (3 weeks, October 18)

297. I Didn't Mean to Turn You On--Robert Palmer (1 week, November 8)

298. Everybody Have Fun Tonight--Wang Chung (2 weeks, December 27)

1987:

299. Notorious--Duran Duran (1 week, January 10)

300. C'est La Vie--Robbie Nevil (2 weeks, January 17)

301. Keep Your Hands to Yourself--The Georgia Satellites (1 week, February 21)

302. Somewhere Out There--Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram (1 week, March 14)

303. Let's Wait Awhile--Janet Jackson (1 week, March 21)

304. Don't Dream It's Over--Crowded House (1 week, April 25)

305. Looking for a New Love--Jody Watley (4 weeks, May 2)

306. I Want Your Sex--George Michael (1 week, August 8)

307. U Got the Look--Prince (1 week, October 17)

308. Causing a Commotion--Madonna (3 weeks, October 24)

309. Is This Love--Whitesnake (1 week, December 19)

The #2 hits listed above were kept from reaching the top spot by the following #1 hits:

1986:

288. Burning Heart: That's What Friends Are For--Dionne & Friends

289. When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going: How Will I Know--Whitney Houston

290. R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. (A Salute to 60's Rock): Rock Me Amadeus--Falco

291. Manic Monday: Kiss--Prince

292. Danger Zone: Sledgehammer--Peter Gabriel

293. Dancing on the Ceiling: Take My Breath Away--Berlin and Stuck with You--Huey Lewis & the News

294. Friends and Lovers: Stuck with You--Huey Lewis & the News

295. Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone): When I Think of You--Janet Jackson

296. Typical Male: When I Think of You--Janet Jackson and True Colors--Cyndi Lauper

297. I Didn't Mean to Turn You On: Amanda--Boston

298. Everybody Have Fun Tonight: Walk Like an Egyptian--The Bangles

1987:

299. Notorious: Walk Like an Egyptian--The Bangles

300. C'est La Vie: Shake You Down--Gregory Abbott and At This Moment--Billy Vera & the Beaters

301. Keep Your Hands to Yourself: Livin' on a Prayer--Bon Jovi

302. Somewhere Out There: Jacob's Ladder--Huey Lewis & the News

303. Let's Wait Awhile: Lean on Me--Club Nouveau

304. Don't Dream It's Over: I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)--Aretha Franklin & George Michael

305. Looking for a New Love: (I Just) Died in Your Arms--Cutting Crew and With or Without You--U2

306. I Want Your Sex: I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For--U2

307. U Got the Look: Lost in Emotion--Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam

308. Causing a Commotion: Bad--Michael Jackson and I Think We're Alone Now--Tiffany

309. Is This Love: Faith--George Michael

[Max]

1988:

310. Hazy Shade of Winter--The Bangles (1 week, February 6)

311. What Have I Done to Deserve This?--The Pet Shop Boys & Dusty Springfield (2 weeks, February 20)

312. I Get Weak--Belinda Carlisle (1 week, March 19)

313. Endless Summer Nights--Richard Marx (2 weeks, March 26)

314. Devil Inside--INXS (2 weeks, April 16)

315. Shattered Dreams--Johnny Hates Jazz (3 weeks, May 14)

316. Mercedes Boy--Pebbles (2 weeks, July 9)

317. Pour Some Sugar on Me--Def Leppard (1 week, July 23)

318. Hands to Heaven--Breathe (2 weeks, August 6)

319. I Don't Wanna Go On with You Like That--Elton John (1 week, August 27)

320. Simply Irresistible--Robert Palmer (2 weeks, September 10)

1989:

321. Don't Rush Me--Taylor Dayne (1 week, January 21)

322. Wild Thing--Tone Loc (1 week, February 18)

323. The Lover in Me--Sheena Easton (1 week, March 4)

324. Girl You Know It's True--Milli Vanilli (1 week, April 1)

325. Real Love--Jody Watley (2 weeks, May 20)

326. Soldier of Love--Donny Osmond (1 week, June 3)

327. Express Yourself--Madonna (2 weeks, July 15)

328. On Our Own--Bobby Brown (3 weeks, August 5)

329. Heaven--Warrant (2 weeks, September 23)

330. Cherish--Madonna (2 weeks, October 7)

331. Love Song--The Cure (1 week, October 21)

332. Sowing the Seeds of Love--Tears for Fears (1 week, October 28)

333. Cover Girl--The New Kids on the Block (1 week, November 4)

334. Don't Know Much--Linda Ronstadt featuring Aaron Neville (2 weeks, December 23)

The #2 hits listed above were kept from reaching the top spot by the following #1 hits:

1988:

310. Hazy Shade of Winter: Could've Been--Tiffany

311. What Have I Done to Deserve This?: Seasons Change--Expose and Father Figure--George Michael

312. I Get Weak: Never Gonna Give You Up--Rick Astley

313. Endless Summer Nights: Man in the Mirror--Michael Jackson

314. Devil Inside: Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car--Billy Ocean and Where Do Broken Hearts Go--Whitney Houston

315. Shattered Dreams: Anything for You--Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine and One More Try--George Michael

316. Mercedes Boy: The Flame--Cheap Trick

317. Pour Some Sugar on Me: Hold on to the Nights--Richard Marx

318. Hands to Heaven: Roll with It--Steve Winwood

319. I Don't Wanna Go On with You Like That: Monkey--George Michael

320. Simply Irresistible: Sweet Child o' Mine--Guns n' Roses

1989:

321. Don't Rush Me: Two Hearts--Phil Collins

322. Wild Thing: Straight Up--Paula Abdul

323. The Lover in Me: Lost in Your Eyes--Debbie Gibson

324. Girl You Know It's True: Eternal Flame--The Bangles

325. Real Love: Forever Your Girl--Paula Abdul

326. Soldier of Love: Rock On--Michael Damian

327. Express Yourself: If You Don't Know Me By Now--Simply Red and Toy Soldiers--Martika

328. On Our Own: Batdance--Prince and Right Here Waiting--Richard Marx

329. Heaven: Girl I'm Gonna Miss You--Milli Vanilli

330. Cherish: Miss You Much--Janet Jackson

331. Love Song: Miss You Much--Janet Jackson

332. Sowing the Seeds of Love: Miss You Much--Janet Jackson

333. Cover Girl: Listen to Your Heart--Roxette

334. Don't Know Much: Another Day in Paradise--Phil Collins

[Shawn]

Max, Crowded House's "Dont Dream It's Over" and Robbie Nevil's "C'est La Vie" actually both hit Number One, the former hitting the top spot in April 1987, and the latter peaking at one in January 1987.

[Max]

First of all, I am sorry that I have been away from this thread for so long, as I have been very busy lately.

Shawn, I sincerely apologize for being rude, but I am 100% sure that "Don't Dream It's Over" and "C'est La Vie" peaked at #2, and not #1. There are three different sources that back this up: "The 'Billboard' Book of #1 Hits," "The 'Billboard' Book of No. 2 Singles," and "The 'Billboard' Book of Top 40 Hits."

There are a couple of reasons as to why you might believe that both songs actually peaked at #1 instead of #2. First, the songs in this thread are those that peaked at #2 in America. Indeed, perhaps either song peaked at #1 in another country. Second, "Billboard" actually has many different charts. The chart that is the source for this list (beginning with the week ended August 4, 1958) is the "Hot 100" chart, which is considered the definitive American pop singles chart. Now, "Billboard" has other charts, such as the "Easy Listening" chart and "Alternative Rock" chart; however, a song's performance on one of these other charts is a separate matter from the definitive pop chart (the "Hot 100"). Yet, perhaps either of these songs went to #1 on another "Billboard" chart (other than the "Hot 100"), which could be the reason for this confusion.

I hope this explanation helps.

[Shawn]

Max, the reason I stated that is because I have the Billboard CD Collection of Number One Hits from 1985-1989 and both of those songs are listed as number ones. Obviously Billboard doesn't know what to believe.

[Max]

Shawn, I think I may have found the reason for this confusion. You mentioned that you have the CD collection of "Billboard" hits for the years 1985-1989. By chance, does that CD collection contain five CDs (one for each year) with ten songs on each CD? If the answer to this question is "yes," take a look at the CD for 1987. Are these the ten songs that are on the CD:

With Or Without You--U2

You Keep Me Hangin' On--Kim Wilde

C'est La Vie--Robbie Nevil

I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)--Aretha Franklin & George Michael

At This Moment--Billy Vera & The Beaters

I Heard A Rumour--Bananarama

Heaven Is A Place On Earth--Belinda Carlisle

Don't Dream It's Over--Crowded House

Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now--Starship

The Lady In Red--Chris De Burgh

If the answer to this second question is still "yes," then you might want to take a look at the front cover of the 1987 CD: check to see if the CD is titled "'Billboard' Top Hits 1987." If this is the case, then please note that not all of the songs on the CDs titled "'Billboard' Top Hits" are #1 songs; this would explain why "Don't Dream It's Over" and "C'est La Vie" are not #1 songs.

If, however, you have a completely different CD than the one I am referring to (such as a CD that specifically states "'Billboard Number One Hits 1987"), then I am afraid that I don't know what to tell you: indeed, in such a case, perhaps the CD is correct (in stating that "Don't Dream It's Over" and "C'est La Vie" made it to #1) and I (and the books that I use as my sources) am wrong. Again, I am sorry for the confusion.

[Shawn]

I really don't care enough to bother look to be honest lol. Its no big deal.