But as the list below of the Top 40 Songs of 1986 selected by the UCR staff shows, there was more than meets the eye. There was a shift toward change as popular music expanded its boundaries, and even ...

It’s time once again to go back to a hotly contested race for a Grammy from years past. The 1986 Song of the Year Grammy category featured five massive hits from the previous year battling it out for ...

Looking back, 1986 doesn't seem to be a pivotal year in music history. Throughout the year, new artists emerged, veterans were still a presence on the charts, and the top records of the year featured ...