Battle for the Best of '85: A Billboard #1 Hits Draft

Totally 80s and 90s Recall

Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 132

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1985 #1 Hits (Draft)

Get ready to crank up the nostalgia, because this week on Totally 80s and 90s Recall, Dave and Rob are diving headfirst into the unforgettable soundscape of 1985! From power ballads and synth-pop to chart-topping movie anthems, 1985 delivered one of the most diverse and iconic collections of #1 hits in Billboard history. Whether it was the smooth stylings of Phil Collins, the electrifying energy of a-ha, or the socially conscious anthem of USA for Africa, the songs that topped the charts this year helped define a generation—and they’re all on the table in this week’s ultimate draft.

Joining the musical mayhem are Jason and Dee from The Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast, who are bringing their encyclopedic knowledge and killer opinions to the party. Together, the crew will draft their favorite #1 hits of 1985, building the ultimate mixtape of the year—one pick at a time. Which songs will make the cut? Which fan favorites will get snubbed? And who will walk away with the winning playlist? Hit that play button and find out in this celebration of a year when pop music ruled the world.

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