Billboard #1 Soul Songs Of 1985 Rankdown (COMPLETE)

[Soulsista]

Moving along in the next installment of the Billboard #1 Soul Songs Rankdown series, 1985 takes center stage. Here are the 20 songs that topped the soul chart that year:

Gotta Get You Home Tonight - Eugene Wilde
Mr. Telephone Man - New Edition
Missing You - Diana Ross
Nightshift - The Commodores
Back In Stride - Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly
Rhythm Of The Night - DeBarge
We Are The World - USA For Africa
Fresh - Kool & The Gang
You Give Good Love - Whitney Houston
Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) - Freddie Jackson
Hangin' On a String (Contemplating) - Loose Ends
Save Your Love (For #1) - Rene & Angela
Freeway Of Love - Aretha Franklin
Saving All My Love For You - Whitney Houston
Cherish - Kool & The Gang
Oh Sheila - Ready For The World
You Are My Lady - Freddie Jackson
Part Time Lover - Stevie Wonder
Caravan Of Love - Isley-Jasper-Isley
Don't Say No Tonight - Eugene Wilde


Final ranking will use an inverse point system.

If there's a version of a song that you prefer (single edit, remix, etc.) you may rank that version instead.

Submissions are due November 10.


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[#LisaRinna]

Count me IN obviously!

[Private Dancer]

We going riding on the freeway of love in a pink Cadillac...YEAH!

[Soulsista]

Kicking off our extras is a double feature by a British songwriter/producer/instrumentalist. His first charted single in the US peaked at #5 on the soul chart and #2 on the dance chart.

Rainforest - Paul Hardcastle

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Next up, his signature song. It topped the charts in the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Norway, Germany, The Netherlands, Sweden, Austria, Belgium, Italy, and New Zealand. Stateside, it hit #1 on the dance chart, #8 on the soul chart, and #15 on the Hot 100. The title refers to the average age of an American combat soldier in the Vietnam War, according to the documentary Vietnam Requiem.

19 - Paul Hardcastle

[Soulsista]

Today's extra is another double feature. First, the signature for this hip hop group from Brooklyn. It peaked at #10 on the soul chart.

Roxanne, Roxanne - UTFO

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Next, the first answer song to "Roxanne, Roxanne". Recorded by a teenager at Marley Marl's apartment in Queens, it peaked at #22 soul.

Roxanne's Revenge - Roxanne Shante


A number of answer songs were released over the next year in what was called "The Roxanne Wars".

[Soulsista]

Today's extra is another hip hop classic by this duo from Hollis, Queens. It peaked at #14 on the soul chart.

King Of Rock - Run-DMC

[SHOOTER]

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[Soulsista]

Today's extra is a double feature. First, this song may have only got to #43 on the soul chart, but it's still considered a hip hop classic.

The music video features a young Jermaine Dupri.

Freaks Come Out At Night - Whodini

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Next, the hip hop classic that introduced us to The Human Beat Box. Incorporating the theme from Inspector Gadget, it peaked at #4 soul. It was also certified gold, despite never appearing on the Hot 100.

The Show - Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew

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[Soulsista]

Today's extra is the most successful single on the soul chart from the production team of Stock Aitken Waterman. It peaked at #7 in the UK and #20 on the soul chart.

Say I'm Your Number One - Princess

[Soulsista]

Today's extra is the biggest hit for this female group from Boston. It peaked at #5 on the soul chart.

All Of Me For All Of You - 9.9

[Soulsista]

Today's extra was the first charted single by this former Soul Train dancer. It peaked at #17 on the soul chart and almost cracked the Top 40 of the Hot 100, stopping at #41.

The Word Is Out - Jermaine Stewart

[Soulsista]

Today's extra was the breakthrough hit on the soul chart for this singer from Detroit, peaking at #20. It was also his first song to top the dance chart and peaked at #3 in the UK.

Trapped - Colonel Abrams

[Soulsista]

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[peacebone]

Can I be tagged for this? This should be fairly easy for me to complete, and there's a particular song on here that I've been wanting to rank for a while.

[Soulsista]

Added!

[Soulsista]

Today's extra was one of his 10 Top 20 singles on the soul chart, peaking at #14. It was also a Top 20 hit on the Hot 100, climbing to #13.

Do What You Do - Jermaine Jackson

[Soulsista]

Today's extra is a double feature. First, a duet by one of the frontmen of Earth, Wind & Fire and the drummer/lead singer of Genesis. It peaked at #3 on the soul chart and #2 on the Hot 100.

Easy Lover - Philip Bailey & Phil Collins

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"Easy Lover" wasn't the only hit on the soul chart for Phil Collins. This Hot 100 charttopper peaked at #8 soul.

Sussudio - Phil Collins

[Soulsista]

Philip Bailey wasn't the only one who's had hits outside of Earth, Wind & Fire. Today's extra, a remake of a Ben E. King classic, peaked at #6 on the soul chart.

Stand By Me - Maurice White

[gonecountry]

Just submitted. 85 had some classic old school hip hop tunes, didn't it?

[Soulsista]

Today's extra is a song that was written by Prince and performed by a woman from Scotland. It peaked at #3 on the soul chart and #9 on the Hot 100.

Sugar Walls - Sheena Easton

[gonecountry]

Oct 26, 2020 11:17:49 GMT -5 Soulsista said:

Today's extra is a song that was written by Prince and performed by a woman from Scotland. It peaked at #3 on the soul chart and #9 on the Hot 100.

Sugar Walls - Sheena Easton

not a bad song, but she has done so much better.  The entire Lover in Me album was great.  Her version of Prince's 101 was smokin….

[Soulsista]

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[Soulsista]

Today's extra is by a group formed in Minneapolis. Produced and co-written by Jesse Johnson, it peaked at #3 on the soul chart and #24 on the Hot 100.

Everybody Dance - Ta Mara & The Seen


One of the group members, Oliver Leiber, would go on to produce hits for Paula Abdul.

[Soulsista]

Today's extra is a double feature by this British band named for its lead singer. Their first charted single in the US peaked at #14 on the soul chart.

Hang On To Your Love - Sade

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Next, their first charted single in the UK reached #6. Stateside, it peaked at #8 on the AC chart and #35 soul.

Your Love Is King - Sade

[🇯🇲 dollybaby 🇯🇲]

Been working on this list. This might be my fave list so far! I see plenty of faves here!

[Soulsista]

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[Soulsista]

Today's extra is a popular track from their Planetary Invasion album. Supergroup LSG would later cover it for their first album.

Curious - Midnight Star

[#LisaRinna]

Soulsista did I do this? I can't remember dahling

[Soulsista]

I don't have your list #LisaRinna