‘I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)’ is a single by Amercan soul singer Aretha Franklin & English singer/songwriter George Michael. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1987.
UK Number OnesBelow is a list of ALL the number one singles we have added (so far) to the Archive. Check back regularly as we are adding new songs every day. We have a dedicated number one page on the archive which lists all 190 number ones that happened in the 1980s.
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‘La Isla Bonita’ is a single by American singer/songwriter Madonna. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1987.
‘I Owe You Nothing’ is a single by English pop band Bros. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1988.
‘Always On My Mind’ is a single by English synthpop duo Pet Shop Boys. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1987.
‘Stand And Deliver’ is a song by English new wave/post punk band Adam & The Ants. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1981.
‘Atomic’ is a song by American rock/new wave band Blondie. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980.
‘Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)’ is a song by British musical collective Soul II Soul. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1989.
‘There Must Be Angel (Playing With My Heart)’ is a song by British pop/new wave duo Eurythmics. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1985.
‘Relax’ is a song by English pop band Frankie Goes To Hollywood. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1984.
‘I Think We’re Alone Now’, is a single by American singer Tiffany. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1988.