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Billboard top 10 R&B songs – October 1985

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    You Are My Lady

    Freddie Jackson [Rock Me Tonight]

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      You Are My Lady Freddie Jackson

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    2

    Oh Sheila

    Ready for the World [Oh Sheila! Ready for the World's Greatest Hits]

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      Oh Sheila Ready for the World

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    3

    Part-Time Lover

    Stevie Wonder [The Definitive Collection]

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      Part-Time Lover Stevie Wonder

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    4

    Freeway of Love

    Aretha Franklin [Who's Zoomin' Who?]

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      Freeway of Love Aretha Franklin

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    5

    Cherish

    Kool & The Gang [Emergency]

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      Cherish Kool & The Gang

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    6

    Rhythm of the Night

    DeBarge [The Ultimate Collection]

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      Rhythm of the Night DeBarge

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    Treat Her Like a Lady

    The Temptations [The Definitive Collection]

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      Treat Her Like a Lady The Temptations

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    Who's Holding Donna Now?

    DeBarge [The Ultimate Collection]

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      Who's Holding Donna Now? DeBarge

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    9

    Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)

    Freddie Jackson [Rock Me Tonight]

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      Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) Freddie Jackson

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    10

    Back In Stride

    Maze featuring Frankie Beverly [Live in Los Angeles]

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      Back In Stride Maze featuring Frankie Beverly

For the week of October 12, 1985, the Billboard R&B chart featured some major hits. Above are the top 10 R&B songs.

These songs reflect a mix of soulful ballads, funky beats, and powerful vocal performances, capturing the essence of mid-’80s R&B​.


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