What was #1 in the charts when you were born?

[Shawna 1]

Actually, Edna... I do remember that song! But not the day it was #1. I remember it cuz my mom had(s) it on a 45 and we used to listen to it a lot on our little portable turntables.

"Sixteen tons, whaddaya get?

Another day older and deeper in debt.

St. Peter don'tcha call me, cuz I can't go...

I owe my soul to the company store..."

[CaptainMikeRS 0]

U2: With or Without You

was mine, for May 12, 1987.

[RyanTurtle 0]

U.S.=Faith-Goerge Michael

U.K.=Reet Petite-Jackie Wilson

[Tenacious_Peaches 0]

U.S.=Faith-Goerge Michael

Sweet Jesus, I'm old.

[OLD 55 6]

It would be great to have an octogenarian songfactor...

I'll see if I can hang on for another 15 years Edna.

I had Frankie Laine's version of "Sixteen Tons" on a 78 RPM Record. I was a big fan of his (although I do prefer Tennessee Ernie's version now).

I'm sure you'll all be amazed to hear that some Radio Stations wouldn't play Ernie's version because he sang "St.Peter don't you call me..." while Frankie sang "Brother don't you call me...".

If only we could strike a balance between that ridiculous censorship and some of the grubby little songs that are allowed airplay now.

[edna 6]

There would have been no punk then...

[OLD 55 6]

What's your point, Vanessa ?

The only good thing I could say about Punk is that it was innovative ! Now how can we get rid of Rap ?

No, Live and Let Live.

[jute86 0]

I've actually never heard of these but...

"Hold On" - Wilson Phillips

"World In Motion" - Englandneworder

I was born too late lol

[steel magnolia 0]

Bad Girls - Donna Summer (US)

I Don't Like Mondays - The Boomtown Rats (UK)

[Tenacious_Peaches 0]

^ Young beeyotch.

[steel magnolia 0]

I just like rubbing it in.

[Tenacious_Peaches 0]

And thank you for that. Beeyotch.

Hey, Sammy's not even here to appreciate Mags' comment.

[steel magnolia 0]

I know. Poor Sammy. We miss ya baby.

[Earth-Angel 0]

My answer's in this old thread somewhere

I have to say, I don't know half the songs you guys have mentioned!

[moneypenny131 0]

I didn't even realize there was an old thread on the same topic, lol - sorry about that - that was way before my time here.

[pinkstones 0]

http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/birthdayno1

You have three different charts to choose from; the UK, US and Australia. So what songs topped the charts when you made your great arrival? You don't have to give your birthday or the year if you don't want to.

US: Ebony and Ivory - Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder

UK: Goody Two Shoes - Adam Ant

AUS: I Love Rock n' Roll - Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

[Farin 2]

I think that was posted somewhere here before...

anyway: USA for Africa, Phil Collins and USA for Africa for me

hooray for charting music

[edna 6]

USA for Africa, Phil Collins and USA for Africa for me

Martin, you're so young!! I was working for the Spanish TV channel that showed it live by then...

[The Seeker 0]

Your average 80s, um, stuff. Boy George, Boris Gardiner, Club Nouveau... I can't stand any of those songs

[Risky 0]

Please Forgive Me - Bryan Adams (Australian Chart)

[Viaene 0]

UK: Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart - Marc Almond with Gene Pitney -- Oh dear..

US: Straight Up - Paula Abdul -- Mkay..

AUS: Kokomo - Beach Boys - not bad..

[katie_sane 0]

UK: Careless Whisper - George Michael

US: Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr.

AUS: Wake Me Up Before You Go Go - Wham!

How underwhelming. 1984 must have been a big year for George Michael.

[Wyld Card 5]

I don't think I've ever even heard some of those songs that have been listed.

Edited May 30, 2009 by Guest

[BlueAngel 0]

UK: "The Only Way Is Up" - Yazz and Plastic Population

USA: "Monkey" - George Michael

AUS: "Age of Reason" - John Farnham

[cyberjudge 0]

UK: Do You Love Me - Brian Poole and The Tremeloes

US: Sugar Shack-Jimmy Gilmer & the Fireballs

AUS: Maria Elena - Los Indios Tabajaras