On December 5, 1987; 30 years ago, this former Go-Go from Hollywood, scored her first number one pop smash with this pop/rocker that had a dash of mild spirituality in its lyrical content. It was her first,a nd only number one smash after she left the all-female group she fronted for a solo career that began in 1986 when she debuted with her number three hit: "Mad About You".
It would be the charttopper right behind the "Dirty Dancing" theme, "(I've Had) The Time of My Life", by Righteous Brother Bill Medley duetting with 70's pop singer Jennifer Warnes. Former "Wham!-er" George Michael was savoring solo success with his first solo album: "Faith" with its lead-off single already poised for the pole position. Sadly, at age 53 on Christmas Day last year, he passed away from myocarditis. Chicago-born and bred pop/rock songwriter/singer Richard Marx had his second top-10 smash with "Should've Known Better". Finally, the UK metal band almost hit the pole position with their second top-10 smash hit: "Is This Love", their followup to their number one debut: "Here I Go Again".
*Source: Billboard Hot 100 - December 5, 1987
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