Billboard #1 Soul Songs Of 1984 Rankdown (COMPLETE)

[Soulsista]

The next installment of the Billboard #1 Soul Songs Rankdown series will shine a spotlight on the year 1984. There were 18 songs that topped the soul chart that year:

Joanna - Kool & The Gang
If Only You Knew - Patti LaBelle
Encore - Cheryl Lynn
Somebody's Watching Me - Rockwell
She's Strange - Cameo
Hello - Lionel Richie
Don't Waste Your Time - Yarbrough & Peoples
Let's Hear It For The Boy - Deniece Williams
Lovelite - O'Bryan
When Doves Cry - Prince
Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr.
Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) - Billy Ocean
Let's Go Crazy - Prince & The Revolution
I Just Called To Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
I Feel For You - Chaka Khan
Cool It Now - New Edition
Solid - Ashford & Simpson
Operator - Midnight Star


Final ranking will use an inverse point system.

If there's a version that you prefer (like a remix or a single edit) you may rank that version instead.

Submissions are due September 25.


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[annoymous1]

I like this 1984 list .This is gonna be a hard rankdown for me.

[SHOOTER]

Lit!

[Private Dancer]

I've been waiting for this one!!!!!!!!!!!

[Private Dancer]

I look at this list and this is literally the hardest rankdown I've had to do

[#LisaRinna]

Come on CHAKA!!

[Soulsista]

Kicking off our extras is a hip hop group from Brooklyn. Their biggest hit peaked at #9 on the soul chart.

Jam On It - Newcleus

[Deleted]

Nice song.

[Soulsista]

Today's extra is a double feature by a legendary family from Gary, Indiana. First up, the second single from their Victory album peaked at #12 on the soul chart and #17 on the Hot 100. The music video features choreography by Paula Abdul.

Torture - The Jacksons

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One of the members had another song on the charts at the same time as "Torture". This song climbed to #8 soul and #15 on the Hot 100.

Dynamite - Jermaine Jackson

[Soulsista]

Today's extra is another double feature by the Jackson family. First, the youngest sibling sent this song to #9 on the soul chart, her final Top 10 hit pre-Control. Written by brother Marlon.

Don't Stand Another Chance - Janet Jackson

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Next, the middle child took this song to #29 soul. Featuring vocals by Howard Hewett, it's her only Hot 100 entry.

Heart Don't Lie - La Toya Jackson

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[Soulsista]

Today's extra comes to us once again from the Jackson family. The biggest hit by the eldest sibling peaked at #4 on the soul chart and #24 on the Hot 100. Features backup vocals by Martha Wash.

Centipede - Rebbie Jackson

[Soulsista]

Today's extra is a song that Mariah sampled in 1997 for her hit "Honey". It peaked at #15 on the soul chart.

Hey DJ - The World's Famous Supreme Team

[Soulsista]

Today's extra is a double feature. First up, while this song may have only reached #43 on the soul chart, it's considered a fan favorite and is arguably their signature song.

No Parking On The Dance Floor - Midnight Star

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Inspired by "No Parking On The Dance Floor", this band took their song to #2 on the soul chart. From the soundtrack to the movie Breakin'.

Freakshow On The Dance Floor - The Bar-Kays

[Soulsista]

Today's extra is another song from the Breakin' soundtrack. It peaked at #3 on the soul chart, #9 on the Hot 100, and #5 in the UK.

Breakin'... There's No Stopping Us - Ollie & Jerry

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[Soulsista]

Today's extra is a hip hop classic by this duo from Queens. It peaked at #22 on the soul chart.

Rock Box - Run-DMC

[Private Dancer]

Aug 31, 2020 11:13:33 GMT -5 Soulsista said:

Today's extra is a double feature. First up, while this song may have only reached #43 on the soul chart, it's considered a fan favorite and is arguably their signature song.

No Parking On The Dance Floor - Midnight Star

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Inspired by "No Parking On The Dance Floor", this band took their song to #2 on the soul chart. From the soundtrack to the movie Breakin'.

Freakshow On The Dance Floor - The Bar-Kays

#43 on the soul chart...hmmm... I think there was a mistake cause it was huge then and still well known now.

[Soulsista]

Today's extra is another hip hop classic, this one by a trio from Brooklyn. Peaking at #4 on the soul chart, it was sampled in the Nas hit "If I Ruled The World".

Friends - Whodini

[Soulsista]

Today's extra is by a couple of teenagers from Washington, DC. Their duet peaked at #10 on the soul chart.

Perfect Combination - Stacy Lattisaw & Johnny Gill

[#LisaRinna]

Will do this by the end of the week!

[gonecountry]

Just submitted. My #1 has some incredible pedigree behind it and it still sounds incredible. I forgot that there was a good bit of cheese in 1984... more than just Stevie Wonder.

[Soulsista]

Today's extra was the breakthrough hit on the soul chart for this group from Staten Island, peaking at #5.

Tears - The Force MD's

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[Soulsista]

Today's extra was one of 4 Top 10 soul hits for this band from Cleveland, peaking at #9.

Joystick - The Dazz Band

[#LisaRinna]

Submitted.

[Soulsista]

Today's extra is a double feature. First up, the first charted single by this group from the UK topped the dance chart and peaked at #10 on the soul chart.

Beat Box - The Art Of Noise

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Next, a song about cocaine by a duo from Denmark. It topped the dance chart, and peaked at #5 soul and #26 on the Hot 100. Monifah sampled it in 1998 for her song "Touch It".

White Horse - Laid Back

[🇯🇲 dollybaby 🇯🇲]

Working on this right now.

[Soulsista]

Today's extra is the first Top 10 hit by this singer from Jacksonville, Florida. It peaked at #3 on the soul chart.

Show Me - Glenn Jones

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