Top 100 Songs of 1986

Below is a list from Billboard magazines Top ear-End Hot 100 songs for 1986. Chart by Billboard, a part of MRC Media and Info, a division of MRC. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about Billboard here.

Below is a list from Billboard magazine’s Top ear-End Hot 100 songs for 1986. Chart © by Billboard, a part of MRC Media and Info, a division of MRC. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about Billboard here.

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Top 100 Songs of 1986

Top 100 Songs of 1986

1On My Own – Patti Labelle and Michael McDonald

2That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne Warwick, Elton John, and Gladys Knight

3How Will I Know – Whitney Houston

4Greatest Love of All – Whitney Houston

5Secret Lovers – Atlantic Starr

6Friends & Lovers – Carl Anderson and Gloria Loring

7Glory of Love (Theme from “the Karate Kid, Pt. II”) – Peter Cetera

8West End Girls – Pet Shop Boys

9Alive and Kicking – Simple Minds

10Kiss – Prince and The Revolution

11Sledgehammer – Peter Gabriel

12Papa Don’t Preach – Madonna

13You Give Love a Bad Name – Bon Jovi

14When I Think of You – Janet Jackson

15When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going – Billy Ocean

16Mad About You – Belinda Carlisle

17Something About You – Level 42

18Dancing On the Ceiling – Lionel Richie

19Conga – Miami Sound Machine

20No One Is to Blame – Howard Jones

21Let’s Go All the Way – Sly Fox

22I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On – Robert Palmer

23Words Get In the Way – Miami Sound Machine

24Manic Monday – Bangles

25Walk of Life – Dire Straits

More 75 Top Songs of 1986

  • Say You, Say Me – Lionel Richie
  • I Miss You – Klymaxx
  • Broken Wings – Mr. Mister
  • Party All the Time – Eddie Murphy
  • Burning Heart – Survivor
  • Kyrie – Mr. Mister
  • Addicted to Love – Robert Palmer
  • There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) – Billy Ocean
  • Never – Heart
  • Higher Love – Steve Winwood
  • Stuck With You – Huey Lewis and The News
  • Holding Back the Years – Simply Red
  • Sara – Starship
  • Human – Human League
  • I Can’t Wait – Nu Shooz
  • Take My Breath Away – Berlin
  • Rock Me Amadeus – Falco
  • These Dreams – Heart
  • Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone) – Glass Tiger
  • Live to Tell – Madonna
  • Venus – Bananarama
  • True Colors – Cyndi Lauper
  • Danger Zone – Kenny Loggins
  • What Have You Done for Me Lately – Janet Jackson
  • Amanda – Boston
  • Two of Hearts – Stacey Q
  • Crush On You – Jets
  • If You Leave – Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD)
  • Invisible Touch – Genesis
  • The Sweetest Taboo – Sade
  • What You Need – INXS
  • Talk to Me – Stevie Nicks
  • Nasty – Janet Jackson
  • Take Me Home Tonight – Eddie Money
  • We Don’t Have to Take Our Clothes Off – Jermaine Stewart
  • All Cried Out – Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam With Full Force
  • Your Love – Outfield
  • I’m Your Man – Wham!
  • Perfect Way – Scritti Politti
  • Living In America – James Brown
  • R.O.C.K. In the U.S.A. – John Cougar Mellencamp
  • Who’s Johnny – El Debarge
  • Word Up – Cameo
  • Why Can’t This Be Love – Van Halen
  • Silent Running – Mike + The Mechanics
  • Typical Male – Tina Turner
  • Small Town – John Cougar Mellencamp
  • Tarzan Boy – Baltimora
  • All I Need Is A Miracle – Mike + The Mechanics
  • Sweet Freedom – Michael McDonald
  • True Blue – Madonna
  • Rumors, Timex Social Club
  • Life In a Northern Town – Dream Academy
  • Bad Boy – Miami Sound Machine
  • Sleeping Bag – ZZ Top
  • Tonight She Comes – Cars
  • Love Touch – Rod Stewart
  • A Love Bizarre – Sheila E.
  • Throwing It All Away – Genesis
  • Baby Love – Regina
  • Election Day – Arcadia
  • Nikita – Elton John
  • Take Me Home – Phil Collins
  • Walk This Way – Run-D.M.C.
  • Sweet Love – Anita Baker
  • Your Wildest Dreams – Moody Blues
  • Spies Like Us – Paul McCartney
  • Object of My Desire – Starpoint
  • Dreamtime – Daryl Hall
  • Tender Love – Force M.D.’s
  • King for a Day – Thompson Twins
  • Love Will Conquer All – Lionel Richie
  • A Different Corner – George Michael
  • I’ll Be Over You – Toto
  • Go Home – Stevie Wonder

    • Want More Songs About Doing Wrong or Being Done Wrong?

    Well, have a look at our detailed articles on the Best Songs About Revenge, the Best Songs About Monsters, the Top Songs about Greed, the Top Songs about Regret, and the Top Songs About The Jungle for more naughty song selections.

    Top 100 Songs of 1986 – Final Thoughts

    The top 100 songs of 1986 were a diverse mix of genres and styles that reflected the changing landscape of the music industry. From pop and rock to R&B and hip-hop, the year produced many memorable hits that have stood the test of time. The chart-toppers included classics such as “West End Girls” by Pet Shop Boys, “Papa Don’t Preach” by Madonna, “Sledgehammer” by Peter Gabriel, and “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles.

    The year also saw the emergence of new artists who went on to become major stars, including Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, and Bon Jovi. Overall, the top 100 songs of 1986 showcase a rich and vibrant musical landscape that continues to captivate audiences to this day.

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