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Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1986

Posted on 17 August, 2018 by Lyzette

100. “Go Home” – Stevie Wonder: Starting off this next Hot 100 overview, we’ve reached yet another end of yet another era. After an impressive run year after year, this remains to date the final top ten entry from the … Continue reading →

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Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1985

Posted on 24 May, 2018 by Lyzette

100. “Sugar Walls” – Sheena Easton: Nothing gets me more excited in starting the second half of the 80s’ biggest hits than Sheena Easton singing about her vagina. This subject matter made this another member of the notorious Filthy Fifteen, … Continue reading →

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Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1979

Posted on 20 September, 2016 by Lyzette

100. “Strange Way” – Firefall: Kicking off this list is an interesting, dark-sounding radio-friendly rock hit. Truthfully, I can hear Chicago’s influences on this track from a mile away, especially with that uptempo’d salsa breakdown before the final chorus. It’s an … Continue reading →