List of European number-one hits of 1987

Last updated

This is a list of the European Hot 100 Singles and European Top 100 Albums number ones of 1987, as published by Music & Media magazine.

Chart history

Key
†Indicates best-performing single and album of 1987 [1]
Issue dateSongArtistAlbumArtistRef.
3 JanuaryNo chart published
10 January"The Final Countdown" Europe True Blue Madonna [2]
17 January [3]
24 January [4]
31 January [5]
7 February [6]
14 February"Is This Love?" Alison Moyet [7]
21 February [8]
28 February"I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" Aretha Franklin and George Michael [9]
7 March [10]
14 March The Final Countdown Europe [11]
21 March [12]
28 March Graceland Paul Simon [13]
4 April"Running in the Family" Level 42 The Joshua Tree U2 [14]
11 April"Everything I Own" Boy George [15]
18 April [16]
25 April"Respectable" Mel & Kim [17]
2 May [18]
9 May"Let It Be" Ferry Aid [19]
16 May [20]
23 May"La Isla Bonita" †Madonna [21]
30 May [22]
6 June"With or Without You"U2 [23]
13 June"La Isla Bonita" †Madonna [24]
20 June [25]
27 June"I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" Whitney Houston [26]
4 July [27]
11 July [28]
18 July [29]
25 July [30]
1 August Whitney Whitney Houston [31]
8 August [32]
15 August [33]
22 August"I Just Can't Stop Loving You" Michael Jackson and Siedah Garrett [34]
29 August [35]
5 September [36]
12 September [37]
19 September [38]
26 September Who's That Girl Madonna [39]
3 October Bad †Michael Jackson [40]
10 October"Bad"Michael Jackson [41]
17 October [42]
24 October [43]
31 October [44]
7 November [45]
14 November [46]
21 November"You Win Again" Bee Gees [47]
28 November [48]
5 December [49]
12 December"Faith"George Michael Faith George Michael [50]
19 December [51]
26 December [52]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Take My Breath Away</span> 1986 single by Berlin

"Take My Breath Away" is a song written by Giorgio Moroder and Tom Whitlock for the 1986 film Top Gun, performed by American new wave band Berlin. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 1986.

<i>Different Light</i> 1986 studio album by the Bangles

Different Light is the second studio album by American pop rock band the Bangles, released in January 1986. The album's Top 40 sound was a departure from their earlier 1960s-style rock'n'roll sound. It is their most successful album, reaching number two on the Billboard 200 and producing five charting singles, including the Billboard top two hits "Manic Monday" and "Walk Like an Egyptian". It is also the first album in which bassist Michael Steele sings lead vocals on some tracks.

<i>Touch Me</i> (Samantha Fox album) 1986 studio album by Samantha Fox

Touch Me is the debut studio album by the English pop singer Samantha Fox, released on 7 July 1986 by Jive Records. A successful topless model, Fox won a five-album recording contract with Jive after being invited to an open cattle call by the label, who were seeking "a British Madonna" to front the track "Touch Me ".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now</span> 1987 single by Starship

"Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" is a song co-written by Diane Warren and Albert Hammond and recorded by American rock band Starship for their second studio album, No Protection (1987). It is a power ballad duet featuring vocalists Grace Slick and Mickey Thomas and is the theme to the romantic-comedy film Mannequin.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Heaven Is a Place on Earth</span> 1987 single by Belinda Carlisle

"Heaven Is a Place on Earth" is a song by American singer Belinda Carlisle from her second studio album, Heaven on Earth (1987). Written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, the song was released as the lead single from the Heaven on Earth album on September 14, 1987, and it reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 on December 5, 1987, becoming Carlisle's only US chart-topper to date. A month later it peaked at number one in the United Kingdom, where it held the top spot of the UK Singles Chart for two weeks. It is considered to be Carlisle's signature song.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nikita (song)</span> Original song written and composed by Elton John (music) and Bernie Taupin (words)

"Nikita" is a love song by English musician Elton John from his 19th studio album, Ice on Fire (1985). It was released as the album's lead single on 4 October 1985, charting at number three on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number seven in the United States, and reaching the top 10 worldwide, topping the charts of eight countries. The song features George Michael on backing vocals and Nik Kershaw on guitar.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">(I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena</span> 1985 song by West German singer Sandra Cretu

"(I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena", also known simply as "Maria Magdalena", is a song recorded by German singer Sandra for her debut studio album The Long Play (1985). The song, written by Hubert Kemmler, Markus Löhr, Michael Cretu and Richard Palmer-James, was released as the lead single from The Long Play on 15 July 1985 by Virgin Records, and was a major chart hit in Europe, reaching number one in multiple countries. It remains Sandra's signature song.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ella, elle l'a</span>

"Ella, elle l'a" is a single released by French singer France Gall. It was released as a single from her album Babacar, on 24 August 1987, and became a hit across Europe, the Americas and Asia. It was covered live by French singer Alizée at a TV show in 2002 and by Belgian singer Kate Ryan in a dance version in 2008.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brother Louie (Modern Talking song)</span> 1986 song by Modern Talking

"Brother Louie" is a song by German duo Modern Talking, released as the lead single from their third studio album, Ready for Romance (1986). It was their fourth consecutive single to top the German Singles Chart, after "You're My Heart, You're My Soul", "You Can Win If You Want" and "Cheri, Cheri Lady".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Étienne (song)</span> 1987 single by Guesch Patti

"Étienne" is a 1987 song recorded by French artist Guesch Patti, from her album, Labyrinthe. It was released as her debut single in late 1987 in several European countries. Particularly famous for its suggestive music video which was censored on certain TV channels, the song was a great success in France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Germany where it was a top ten hit.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Call Me (Spagna song)</span> 1987 single by Spagna

"Call Me" is a song by Italian singer Spagna, released in 1987 as the second single from her debut studio album, Dedicated to the Moon (1987). The music video for the song was filmed in and around Nottingham, England. The majority of the video was filmed in and around the Ritzy nightclub, with the nearby Belvoir Castle also featuring.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">C'est ta chance</span> 1988 single by Jean-Jacques Goldman

"C'est ta chance" is the name of a 1987 song recorded by the French singer and songwriter Jean-Jacques Goldman. It was released in April 1988 as the third single from his album Entre gris clair et gris foncé, on which it features as the fifth track. The song achieved a moderate success in France, in comparison with Goldman's previous and next singles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now (Samantha Fox song)</span>

"Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now" is a disco song performed by British singer Samantha Fox and written and produced by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman (SAW). It was released as the first single from Samantha’s eponymous second album, Samantha Fox, in the spring of 1987.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going (song)</span> 1985 single by Billy Ocean

"When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going" is a 1985 song co-written and originally recorded by English singer Billy Ocean in 1985.

References

  1. ↑ "European Charts of the Year 1987". Music & Media . Vol. 4, no. 51/52. 26 December 1987. pp. 34–35. OCLC   29800226.
  2. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 1. 10 January 1987. pp. 14, 19. OCLC   29800226.
  3. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 2. 17 January 1987. pp. 12, 15. OCLC   29800226.
  4. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 3. 24 January 1987. pp. 16, 21. OCLC   29800226.
  5. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 4. 31 January 1987. pp. 16, 23. OCLC   29800226.
  6. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 5. 7 February 1987. pp. 14, 19. OCLC   29800226.
  7. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 6. 14 February 1987. pp. 14, 19. OCLC   29800226.
  8. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 7. 21 February 1987. pp. 14, 19. OCLC   29800226.
  9. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 8. 28 February 1987. pp. 18, 25. OCLC   29800226.
  10. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 9. 7 March 1987. pp. 14, 21. OCLC   29800226.
  11. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 10. 14 March 1987. pp. 18, 21. OCLC   29800226.
  12. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 11. 21 March 1987. pp. 18, 29. OCLC   29800226.
  13. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 12. 28 March 1987. pp. 14, 19. OCLC   29800226.
  14. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 13. 4 April 1987. pp. 12, 21. OCLC   29800226.
  15. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 14. 11 April 1987. pp. 18, 27. OCLC   29800226.
  16. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 15. 18 April 1987. pp. 14, 19. OCLC   29800226.
  17. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 16. 25 April 1987. pp. 18, 25. OCLC   29800226.
  18. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 17. 2 May 1987. pp. 14, 19. OCLC   29800226.
  19. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 18. 9 May 1987. pp. 12, 21. OCLC   29800226.
  20. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 19. 16 May 1987. pp. 18, 23. OCLC   29800226.
  21. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 20. 23 May 1987. pp. 14, 19. OCLC   29800226.
  22. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 21. 30 May 1987. pp. 14, 19. OCLC   29800226.
  23. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 22. 6 June 1987. pp. 10, 15. OCLC   29800226.
  24. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 23. 13 June 1987. pp. 14, 19. OCLC   29800226.
  25. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 24. 20 June 1987. pp. 14, 19. OCLC   29800226.
  26. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 25. 27 June 1987. pp. 14, 19. OCLC   29800226.
  27. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 26. 4 July 1987. pp. 14, 18. OCLC   29800226.
  28. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 27. 11 July 1987. pp. 14, 18. OCLC   29800226.
  29. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 28. 18 July 1987. pp. 18, 22. OCLC   29800226.
  30. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 29. 25 July 1987. OCLC   29800226.
  31. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 30. 1 August 1987. pp. 16, 20. OCLC   29800226.
  32. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 31. 8 August 1987. pp. 16, 24. OCLC   29800226.
  33. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 32. 15 August 1987. OCLC   29800226.
  34. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 33. 22 August 1987. pp. 14, 18. OCLC   29800226.
  35. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 34. 29 August 1987. pp. 12, 16. OCLC   29800226.
  36. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 35. 5 September 1987. pp. 16, 20. OCLC   29800226.
  37. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 36. 12 September 1987. pp. 14, 18. OCLC   29800226.
  38. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 37. 19 September 1987. pp. 16, 20. OCLC   29800226.
  39. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 38. 26 September 1987. pp. 13, 18. OCLC   29800226.
  40. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 39. 3 October 1987. pp. 14, 18. OCLC   29800226.
  41. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 40. 10 October 1987. pp. 20, 24. OCLC   29800226.
  42. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 41. 17 October 1987. pp. 16, 20. OCLC   29800226.
  43. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 42. 24 October 1987. pp. 18, 22. OCLC   29800226.
  44. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 43. 31 October 1987. pp. 18, 26. OCLC   29800226.
  45. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 44. 7 November 1987. pp. 20, 24. OCLC   29800226.
  46. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 45. 14 November 1987. pp. 14, 18. OCLC   29800226.
  47. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 46. 21 November 1987. pp. 14, 18. OCLC   29800226.
  48. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 47. 28 November 1987. pp. 18, 22. OCLC   29800226.
  49. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 48. 5 December 1987. pp. 14, 18. OCLC   29800226.
  50. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 49. 12 December 1987. pp. 14, 18. OCLC   29800226.
  51. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 50. 19 December 1987. pp. 14, 18. OCLC   29800226.
  52. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles / European Hot 100 Albums". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 51/52. 26 December 1987. pp. 32, 38. OCLC   29800226.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.