ADULT CONTEMPORARY

The week of July 18, 1987
Radio Airplay =ADULT CONTEMPORARY
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
Whitney Houston
N.M.Walden (G.Merrill, S.Rubicam)
Arista
1
Two Weeks Ago
1
Last Week
3 Platinum
RIAA Certification
3
Weeks at no. 1
10
Weeks on chart
Two Weeks Ago Last Week this Week Certification RIAA Pos Peak. Weeks On Chart
1 1 1
#1 3 wks
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
Whitney Houston
N.M.Walden (G.Merrill, S.Rubicam)
Arista
 3 Platinum 3 10
4 2 2
Can't We Try
Dan Hill (Duet With Vonda Shepard)
H.Medress, J.Capek (D.Hill, B.Hill)
Columbia
 0 13
9 4 3
Moonlighting (Theme)
Al Jarreau
Not Listed (Not Listed)
MCA
 0 7
7 3 4
Every Little Kiss
Bruce Hornsby & The Range
Not Listed (Not Listed)
RCA
 0 11
6 5 5
Give Me All Night
Carly Simon
P.Samwell-Smith (Simon F., McMahon)
Arista
 0 10
10 9 6
Alone
Heart
R.Nevison (B.Steinberg, T.Kelly)
Capitol
 0 8
12 11 7
Back In The Highlife Again
Steve Winwood
R.Titelman, S.Winwood (S.Winwood, W.Jennings)
Island
 0 6
2 7 8
In Too Deep
Genesis
Genesis, H.Padgham (A.Banks, P.D.C.Collins, M.Rutherford)
Atlantic
 0 13
3 6 9
Meet Me Half Way
Kenny Loggins
G.Moroder (G.Moroder, T.Whitlock)
Columbia
 0 14
5 8 10
Songbird
Kenny G
Not Listed (Not Listed)
Arista
 0 16
13 13 11
I'd Still Say Yes
Klymaxx
Not Listed (Not Listed)
Constellation
 0 10
14 12 12
Kiss Him Goodbye
The Nylons
Not Listed (Not Listed)
Open Air
 0 10
8 10 13
Always
Atlantic Starr
D.E.Lewis, W.I.Lewis (J.Lewis, D.Lewis, W.Lewis)
Warner Bros.
 0 17
17 16 14
Love Lives On
Joe Cocker
Not Listed (Not Listed)
MCA
 0 7
27 19 15
Luka
Suzanne Vega
S.Addabbo, L.Kaye (S.Vega)
A&M
 0 4
40 24 16
Love Power
Dionne Warwick & Jeffrey Osborne
B.Bacharach, C.B.Sager (B.Bacharach, C.Bayer Bacharach)
Arista
 0 3
23 20 17
Mary's Prayer
Danny Wilson
Not Listed (Not Listed)
Virgin
 0 4
20 18 18
Lies
Jonathan Butler
Not Listed (Not Listed)
Jive
 0 8
15 15 19
Just To See Her
Smokey Robinson
P.Bunetta, R.Chudacoff (J.George, L.Pardini)
Motown
 0 19
22 21 20
Under The Boardwalk
Bruce Willis
Not Listed (Not Listed)
Motown
 0 6
28 23 21
Seven Wonders
Fleetwood Mac
L.Buckingham, R.Dashut (S.Stewart, S.Nicks)
Warner Bros.
 0 3
24 22 22
United In Love
Commodores
Not Listed (Not Listed)
Polydor
 0 7
11 14 23
Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You
Glenn Medeiros
Not Listed (Not Listed)
Amherst
 0 16
33 27 24
Something So Strong
Crowded House
M.Froom (N.Finn, M.Froom)
Capitol
 0 5
25 25 25
Chicago Song
David Sanborn
Not Listed (Not Listed)
Warner Bros.
 0 6
16 17 26
The Lady In Red
Chris de Burgh
Not Listed (Not Listed)
A&M
 0 28
26 26 27
Happy
Surface
Not Listed (Not Listed)
Columbia
 0 5
18 28 28
La Isla Bonita
Madonna
Madonna, P.Leonard (Not Listed)
Sire
 0 16
21 30 29
I'll Still Be Loving You
Restless Heart
T.DuBois, S.Hendricks, Restless Heart (M.Kennedy, P.Bunch, P.Rose, T.Cerney)
RCA
 0 22
-- 39 30
Fatal Hesitation
Chris de Burgh
Not Listed (Not Listed)
A&M
 0 2
-- 34 31
Minute By Minute
Larry Carlton
Not Listed (Not Listed)
MCA
 0 2
36 32 32
Flames Of Paradise
Jennifer Rush (Duet With Elton John)
Not Listed (Not Listed)
Epic
 0 3
19 29 33
If She Would Have Been Faithful...
Chicago
Not Listed (Not Listed)
Warner Bros.
 0 15
29 31 34
Same Ole Love (365 Days A Year)
Anita Baker
Not Listed (Not Listed)
Elektra
 0 17
-- 40 35
Don't Disturb This Groove
The System
The System (M.Murphy, D.Frank)
Atlantic
 0 2
35 33 36
Are You Still In Love With Me
Anne Murray
Not Listed (Not Listed)
Capitol
 0 6
-- -- 37
Who's That Girl
Madonna
Not Listed (Not Listed)
Sire
 0 1
34 38 38
Don't Dream It's Over
Crowded House
M.Froom (N.Finn)
Capitol
 0 18
30 37 39
The Finer Things
Steve Winwood
R.Titelman, S.Winwood (S.Winwood, W.Jennings)
Island
 0 20
-- -- 40
Rhythm Is Gonna Get You
Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
Emilio And The Jerks (G.M.Estefan, E.E.Garcia)
Epic
 0 1
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ADULT CONTEMPORARY

The week of
3
WEEKS AT NO. 1
10
WEEKS ON CHART
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
Whitney Houston
Songwriter(s)
G.Merrill, S.Rubicam
Producer(s)
N.M.Walden
Imprint/Promotion Label
Arista

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Whitney Houston I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) Billboard Adult Contemporary
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
Whitney Houston
1  Last
1  Peak
10  Weeks
1
LAST WEEK
1
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
10
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x3
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
G.Merrill, S.Rubicam
Producer(s):
N.M.Walden
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Arista
2
Dan Hill (Duet With Vonda Shepard) Can't We Try Billboard Adult Contemporary
Can't We Try
Dan Hill (Duet With Vonda Shepard)
2  Last
2  Peak
13  Weeks
2
LAST WEEK
4
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
13
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Songwriter(s):
D.Hill, B.Hill
Producer(s):
H.Medress, J.Capek
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Columbia
3
Al Jarreau Moonlighting (Theme) Billboard Adult Contemporary
Moonlighting (Theme)
Al Jarreau
4  Last
3  Peak
7  Weeks
4
LAST WEEK
9
TWO WEEKS AGO
3
PEAK POSITION
7
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
MCA
4
Bruce Hornsby & The Range Every Little Kiss Billboard Adult Contemporary
Every Little Kiss
Bruce Hornsby & The Range
3  Last
3  Peak
11  Weeks
3
LAST WEEK
7
TWO WEEKS AGO
3
PEAK POSITION
11
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
RCA
5
Carly Simon Give Me All Night Billboard Adult Contemporary
Give Me All Night
Carly Simon
5  Last
5  Peak
10  Weeks
5
LAST WEEK
6
TWO WEEKS AGO
5
PEAK POSITION
10
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
Simon F., McMahon
Producer(s):
P.Samwell-Smith
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Arista
6
Heart Alone Billboard Adult Contemporary
Alone
Heart
9  Last
6  Peak
8  Weeks
9
LAST WEEK
10
TWO WEEKS AGO
6
PEAK POSITION
8
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Songwriter(s):
B.Steinberg, T.Kelly
Producer(s):
R.Nevison
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Capitol
7
Steve Winwood Back In The Highlife Again Billboard Adult Contemporary
Back In The Highlife Again
Steve Winwood
11  Last
7  Peak
6  Weeks
11
LAST WEEK
12
TWO WEEKS AGO
7
PEAK POSITION
6
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Songwriter(s):
S.Winwood, W.Jennings
Producer(s):
R.Titelman, S.Winwood
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Island | Warner Bros.
8
Genesis In Too Deep Billboard Adult Contemporary
In Too Deep
Genesis
7  Last
1  Peak
13  Weeks
7
LAST WEEK
2
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
13
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
A.Banks, P.D.C.Collins, M.Rutherford
Producer(s):
Genesis, H.Padgham
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Atlantic
9
Kenny Loggins Meet Me Half Way Billboard Adult Contemporary
Meet Me Half Way
Kenny Loggins
6  Last
2  Peak
14  Weeks
6
LAST WEEK
3
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
14
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
G.Moroder, T.Whitlock
Producer(s):
G.Moroder
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Columbia
10
Kenny G Songbird Billboard Adult Contemporary
Songbird
Kenny G
8  Last
3  Peak
16  Weeks
8
LAST WEEK
5
TWO WEEKS AGO
3
PEAK POSITION
16
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Arista
11
Klymaxx I'd Still Say Yes Billboard Adult Contemporary
I'd Still Say Yes
Klymaxx
13  Last
11  Peak
10  Weeks
13
LAST WEEK
13
TWO WEEKS AGO
11
PEAK POSITION
10
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Constellation | MCA
12
The Nylons Kiss Him Goodbye Billboard Adult Contemporary
Kiss Him Goodbye
The Nylons
12  Last
12  Peak
10  Weeks
12
LAST WEEK
14
TWO WEEKS AGO
12
PEAK POSITION
10
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Open Air | A&M
13
Atlantic Starr Always Billboard Adult Contemporary
Always
Atlantic Starr
10  Last
1  Peak
17  Weeks
10
LAST WEEK
8
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
17
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
J.Lewis, D.Lewis, W.Lewis
Producer(s):
D.E.Lewis, W.I.Lewis
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Warner Bros.
14
Joe Cocker Love Lives On Billboard Adult Contemporary
Love Lives On
Joe Cocker
16  Last
14  Peak
7  Weeks
16
LAST WEEK
17
TWO WEEKS AGO
14
PEAK POSITION
7
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
MCA
15
Suzanne Vega Luka Billboard Adult Contemporary
Luka
Suzanne Vega
19  Last
15  Peak
4  Weeks
19
LAST WEEK
27
TWO WEEKS AGO
15
PEAK POSITION
4
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Songwriter(s):
S.Vega
Producer(s):
S.Addabbo, L.Kaye
Imprint/Promotion Label:
A&M
16
Dionne Warwick & Jeffrey Osborne Love Power Billboard Adult Contemporary
Love Power
Dionne Warwick & Jeffrey Osborne
24  Last
16  Peak
3  Weeks
24
LAST WEEK
40
TWO WEEKS AGO
16
PEAK POSITION
3
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Songwriter(s):
B.Bacharach, C.Bayer Bacharach
Producer(s):
B.Bacharach, C.B.Sager
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Arista
17
Danny Wilson Mary's Prayer Billboard Adult Contemporary
Mary's Prayer
Danny Wilson
20  Last
17  Peak
4  Weeks
20
LAST WEEK
23
TWO WEEKS AGO
17
PEAK POSITION
4
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Virgin | Capitol
18
Jonathan Butler Lies Billboard Adult Contemporary
Lies
Jonathan Butler
18  Last
18  Peak
8  Weeks
18
LAST WEEK
20
TWO WEEKS AGO
18
PEAK POSITION
8
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Jive | RCA
19
Smokey Robinson Just To See Her Billboard Adult Contemporary
Just To See Her
Smokey Robinson
15  Last
1  Peak
19  Weeks
15
LAST WEEK
15
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
19
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
J.George, L.Pardini
Producer(s):
P.Bunetta, R.Chudacoff
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Motown
20
Bruce Willis Under The Boardwalk Billboard Adult Contemporary
Under The Boardwalk
Bruce Willis
21  Last
20  Peak
6  Weeks
21
LAST WEEK
22
TWO WEEKS AGO
20
PEAK POSITION
6
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Motown
21
Fleetwood Mac Seven Wonders Billboard Adult Contemporary
Seven Wonders
Fleetwood Mac
23  Last
21  Peak
3  Weeks
23
LAST WEEK
28
TWO WEEKS AGO
21
PEAK POSITION
3
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Songwriter(s):
S.Stewart, S.Nicks
Producer(s):
L.Buckingham, R.Dashut
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Warner Bros.
22
Commodores United In Love Billboard Adult Contemporary
United In Love
Commodores
22  Last
22  Peak
7  Weeks
22
LAST WEEK
24
TWO WEEKS AGO
22
PEAK POSITION
7
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Polydor | PolyGram
23
Glenn Medeiros Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You Billboard Adult Contemporary
Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You
Glenn Medeiros
14  Last
4  Peak
16  Weeks
14
LAST WEEK
11
TWO WEEKS AGO
4
PEAK POSITION
16
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Amherst
24
Crowded House Something So Strong Billboard Adult Contemporary
Something So Strong
Crowded House
27  Last
24  Peak
5  Weeks
27
LAST WEEK
33
TWO WEEKS AGO
24
PEAK POSITION
5
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Songwriter(s):
N.Finn, M.Froom
Producer(s):
M.Froom
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Capitol
25
David Sanborn Chicago Song Billboard Adult Contemporary
Chicago Song
David Sanborn
25  Last
25  Peak
6  Weeks
25
LAST WEEK
25
TWO WEEKS AGO
25
PEAK POSITION
6
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Warner Bros.
26
Chris de Burgh The Lady In Red Billboard Adult Contemporary
The Lady In Red
Chris de Burgh
17  Last
2  Peak
28  Weeks
17
LAST WEEK
16
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
28
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
A&M
27
Surface Happy Billboard Adult Contemporary
Happy
Surface
26  Last
26  Peak
5  Weeks
26
LAST WEEK
26
TWO WEEKS AGO
26
PEAK POSITION
5
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Columbia
28
Madonna La Isla Bonita Billboard Adult Contemporary
La Isla Bonita
Madonna
28  Last
1  Peak
16  Weeks
28
LAST WEEK
18
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
16
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Madonna, P.Leonard
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Sire | Warner Bros.
29
Restless Heart I'll Still Be Loving You Billboard Adult Contemporary
I'll Still Be Loving You
Restless Heart
30  Last
3  Peak
22  Weeks
30
LAST WEEK
21
TWO WEEKS AGO
3
PEAK POSITION
22
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
M.Kennedy, P.Bunch, P.Rose, T.Cerney
Producer(s):
T.DuBois, S.Hendricks, Restless Heart
Imprint/Promotion Label:
RCA
30
Chris de Burgh Fatal Hesitation Billboard Adult Contemporary
Fatal Hesitation
Chris de Burgh
39  Last
30  Peak
2  Weeks
39
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
30
PEAK POSITION
2
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
A&M
31
Larry Carlton Minute By Minute Billboard Adult Contemporary
Minute By Minute
Larry Carlton
34  Last
31  Peak
2  Weeks
34
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
31
PEAK POSITION
2
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
MCA
32
Jennifer Rush (Duet With Elton John) Flames Of Paradise Billboard Adult Contemporary
Flames Of Paradise
Jennifer Rush (Duet With Elton John)
32  Last
32  Peak
3  Weeks
32
LAST WEEK
36
TWO WEEKS AGO
32
PEAK POSITION
3
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Epic
33
Chicago If She Would Have Been Faithful... Billboard Adult Contemporary
If She Would Have Been Faithful...
Chicago
29  Last
9  Peak
15  Weeks
29
LAST WEEK
19
TWO WEEKS AGO
9
PEAK POSITION
15
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Warner Bros.
34
Anita Baker Same Ole Love (365 Days A Year) Billboard Adult Contemporary
Same Ole Love (365 Days A Year)
Anita Baker
31  Last
6  Peak
17  Weeks
31
LAST WEEK
29
TWO WEEKS AGO
6
PEAK POSITION
17
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Elektra | EEG
35
The System Don't Disturb This Groove Billboard Adult Contemporary
Don't Disturb This Groove
The System
40  Last
35  Peak
2  Weeks
40
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
35
PEAK POSITION
2
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Songwriter(s):
M.Murphy, D.Frank
Producer(s):
The System
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Atlantic
36
Anne Murray Are You Still In Love With Me Billboard Adult Contemporary
Are You Still In Love With Me
Anne Murray
33  Last
33  Peak
6  Weeks
33
LAST WEEK
35
TWO WEEKS AGO
33
PEAK POSITION
6
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Capitol
37
Madonna Who's That Girl Billboard Adult Contemporary
Who's That Girl
Madonna
-  Last
37  Peak
1  Weeks
-
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
37
PEAK POSITION
1
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Sire | Warner Bros.
38
Crowded House Don't Dream It's Over Billboard Adult Contemporary
Don't Dream It's Over
Crowded House
38  Last
9  Peak
18  Weeks
38
LAST WEEK
34
TWO WEEKS AGO
9
PEAK POSITION
18
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
N.Finn
Producer(s):
M.Froom
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Capitol
39
Steve Winwood The Finer Things Billboard Adult Contemporary
The Finer Things
Steve Winwood
37  Last
1  Peak
20  Weeks
37
LAST WEEK
30
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
20
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
S.Winwood, W.Jennings
Producer(s):
R.Titelman, S.Winwood
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Island | Warner Bros.
40
Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine Rhythm Is Gonna Get You Billboard Adult Contemporary
Rhythm Is Gonna Get You
Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
-  Last
40  Peak
1  Weeks
-
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
40
PEAK POSITION
1
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Songwriter(s):
G.M.Estefan, E.E.Garcia
Producer(s):
Emilio And The Jerks
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Epic
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