August 1986 UK Number 1 Singles
August 1986 saw a variety of different songs topping the UK singles chart. From upbeat pop hits to ballads, the music of the time offered something for everyone. Here is a list of the number one singles from August 1986.
1. “The Edge of Heaven” by Wham!
The first song to top the UK singles chart in August 1986 was “The Edge of Heaven” by pop duo Wham!. Written by George Michael, the song was the group’s sixth and final number one single, and was the lead single from their third and final album, Music from the Edge of Heaven. The single was a huge success, spending two weeks at number one, and was later certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry.
2. “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin
The second song to reach the top of the UK singles chart in August 1986 was “Take My Breath Away” by American new wave band Berlin. It was the band’s only number one single in the UK, and was the title track from their fourth studio album. The song was featured in the 1986 film Top Gun, and was later nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. It spent two weeks at number one on the UK singles chart.
3. “Don’t Leave Me This Way” by The Communards
The third song to reach the top of the UK singles chart in August 1986 was “Don’t Leave Me This Way” by British electropop duo The Communards. The song was originally written by Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, and Cary Gilbert, and was first recorded by American singer Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes in 1975. The Communards’ version was a re-recording of the song with added synthpop elements and was released as the lead single from their self-titled debut album. It spent two weeks at number one on the UK singles chart.
4. “Venus” by Bananarama
The fourth song to reach the top of the UK singles chart in August 1986 was “Venus” by British girl group Bananarama. The song was the group’s third number one single in the UK, and was the lead single from their third studio album, Wow!. The song was a huge international success, and was later certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry. It spent one week at number one on the UK singles chart.
5. “Live Is Life” by Opus
The fifth and final song to reach the top of the UK singles chart in August 1986 was “Live Is Life” by Austrian rock band Opus. The song was released as the lead single from their fifth studio album, and was a huge international success, topping the charts in many countries. It spent one week at number one on the UK singles chart.
August 1986 saw a variety of different songs topping the UK singles chart, from upbeat pop hits to ballads. With five different number one singles, the month was a great one for music fans.
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