1987 Number One Hits:
December 20, 1986 – January 16, 1987:
Walk Like an Egyptian – The Bangles
January 17 – January 23:
Shake You Down – Gregory Abbott
January 24 – February 6:
At this Moment – Billy Vera and The Beaters
February 7 – February 13:
Open Your Heart – Madonna
February 14 – March 13:
Livin’ On a Prayer – Bon Jovi
March 14 – March 11:
Jacob’s Ladder – Huey Lewis & the News
March 21 – April 3:
Lean On Me – Club Nouveau
April 4 – April 17:
Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now – Starship
April 18 – May 1:
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) – Aretha Franklin & George Michael
May 2 – May 15:
(I Just) Died In Your Arms – Cutting Crew
May 16 – June 5:
With Or Without You – U2
June 6 – June 12:
You Keep Me Hangin’ On – Kim Wilde
June 13 – June 19:
Always – Atlantic Starr
June 20 – June 6:
Head to Toe – Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam
June 27 – July 10:
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston
July 11 – July 31:
Alone – Heart
August 1 – August 7:
Shakedown – Bob Seger
August 8 – August 21:
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For – U2
August 22 – August 28:
Who’s That Girl – Madonna
August 29 – September 18:
La Bamba – Los Lobos
September 19 – September 25:
I Just Can’t Stop Loving You – Michael Jackson
September 26 – October 9:
Didn’t We Almost Have It All – Whitney Houston
October 10 – October 16:
Here I Go Again – Whitesnake
October 17 – October 23:
Lost In Emotion – Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam
October 24 – November 6:
Bad – Michael Jackson
November 7 – November 20:
I Think We’re Alone Now – Tiffany
November 21 – November 27:
Mony Mony “Live” – Billy Idol
November 28 – December 4:
(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
December 5 – December 11:
Heaven Is a Place On Earth – Belinda Carlisle
December 12, 1987 January 8, 1988:
Faith – George Michael
(Data is compiled from various charts including Billboard’s “Pop,” “Rock,” “Airplay,” “R&B/Dance” and “Singles” Charts. The “Hot 100” is the primary chart used for this list.)
