Billboard Hot 100 Number-One Hits of 1987

Madonna Dominates the Charts

In 1987, Madonna reigned supreme on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, with four of her songs reaching the coveted number-one spot. The most successful of these was "La Isla Bonita," which spent three weeks at the top. Other chart-toppers from the Material Girl included "Live to Tell," "Papa Don't Preach," and "Open Your Heart."

The Bangles Make Their Mark

The Bangles also had a notable hit in 1987, with their cover of "Walk Like an Egyptian" reaching number one and staying there for four weeks. The song became a global sensation and helped to establish the Bangles as one of the top pop groups of the era.