Top 100 songs for December 19, 1987
This weekly snapshot follows the songs and artists competing across the Billboard Hot 100. Open any entry for its full chart history, or explore 1987 and the 1980s.
This week’s No. 1 is “Faith” by George Michael. Meanwhile, “Hot In The City” by Billy Idol rises from No. 81 to No. 65. 10 songs are listed in their first chart week.
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This week’s chart highlights
Biggest climbers
- Hot In The City — Billy Idolup 16 places, No. 81 → No. 65
- Could've Been — Tiffanyup 14 places, No. 38 → No. 24
- Lover's Lane — Georgioup 13 places, No. 76 → No. 63
New to this week’s Top 10
New to this week’s Top 40
- Tunnel Of Love — Bruce SpringsteenNo. 35
- Motortown — The Kane GangNo. 36
- I Live For Your Love — Natalie ColeNo. 37
- Don't Shed A Tear — Paul CarrackNo. 39
- Pop Goes The World — Men Without HatsNo. 40
First-week entries
- Never Gonna Give You Up — Rick AstleyNo. 71
- 853-5937 — SqueezeNo. 79
- Dear Mr. Jesus — Powersource (Solo...Sharon)No. 82
- She's Like The Wind — Patrick Swayze (Featuring Wendy Fraser)No. 84
- Rhythm Of Love — YesNo. 86
- I Need A Man — EurythmicsNo. 87
- Lonely Won't Leave Me Alone — Glenn MedeirosNo. 94
- Rain In The Summertime — The AlarmNo. 96
- Twilight World — Swing Out SisterNo. 97
- Burning Like A Flame — DokkenNo. 98
First-week entries have one recorded chart week. Climbs and Top 10/Top 40 arrivals use recorded previous positions for consecutive chart weeks; returning songs without a previous position are not classified as debuts.