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1984: The Year in Music

Prince, Lionel Richie, and Others Dominate the Charts

Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, Purple Rain, and All Night Long

The year 1984 was a big one for music. Some of the biggest names in the industry released some of their most iconic songs, including "Purple Rain" by Prince and The Revolution, "All Night Long (All Night)" by Lionel Richie, and "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham!. These songs topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for weeks and helped define the sound of the 1980s.

Prince was one of the most successful artists of 1984. His album "Purple Rain" was a critical and commercial success, and the title track won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Prince also had several other hit songs in 1984, including "When Doves Cry" and "Let's Go Crazy."

Lionel Richie was another big winner in 1984. His album "Can't Slow Down" was the best-selling album of the year, and he had four songs on the Year-End Hot 100, more than any other artist. Richie's biggest hit of the year was "Hello," which won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year.

Wham! also had a big year in 1984. Their song "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" was a worldwide hit, and their album "Make It Big" was one of the best-selling albums of the year. Wham! also had several other hit songs in 1984, including "Careless Whisper" and "Freedom."

These are just a few of the many great songs that were released in 1984. It was a great year for music, and these songs continue to be enjoyed by people all over the world.

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