Duran Duran Took Aim at the Top with "A View to a Kill"
The song is still among James Bond's biggest.
1985
Actually, a-ha ISN'T a One-Hit Wonder...
Their second single, "The Sun Always Shines on T.V.," made it so.
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'The Golden Girls' Helped Andrew Gold Go Platinum
Not his biggest chart hit, but certainly the one with the most impact.
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MTV's Biggest Video Music Awards Moments of the '80s
The wildest moments from an awards show like no other.
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June 1985: 'St. Elmo's Fire' Offers New Horizions for the Brat Pack
The film's soundtrack climbed higher and higher in the summer of '85.
Five OTHER Great Tracks from a-ha's Debut Album
It's more than just "Take on Me"!
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When Simply Red Had Us "Holding Back the Years"
The "stream of consciousness" song that gave the band a U.S. chart-topper.
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WATCH: In '85, Michael McDonald Was No "Fool"
A killer live clip from the once and future Doobie Brother.
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March 1985: Phil Collins Earns "One More" No. 1 Hit
On March 30, 1985, Phil Collins arrived atop the Billboard Hot 100 for the second time in his career with the first single from his third studio album...and, yes, it is a little confusing, so please accept our apologies if it was your understanding that there would be no math.
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March 1985: Madonna Goes Hollywood with 'Desperately Seeking Susan'
On March 29, 1985, Madonna officially made the jump from singer to actress, making her debut as a leading lady - or at least one of two leading ladies, anyway - as Desperately Seeking Susan opened in theaters.