List of number-one R&B singles of 1987 (U.S.)
These are the Billboard magazine R&B singles chart number one hits of 1987.
See also: 1987 in music, List of number-one R&B hits (United States)
Ten acts (Jody Watley, The System, Gregory Hines, Herb Alpert, Atlantic Starr, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, Alexander O'Neal, The Force M.D.'s, Siedah Garrett, and LL Cool J) received their first number-one singles on the chart. Additionally, Angela Winbush received her first number one single as a solo artist, having previously reached number one twice with her former group René & Angela, while Jody Watley had previously reached the apex of the chart with her group Shalamar. The O'Jays also returned to number one after a nine-year hiatus with their single "Lovin' You". Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson both reached number one with three chart-toppers, with Luther Vandross, Freddie Jackson, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, and Stephanie Mills having two number-one hits during the year.
Chart history[]
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Indicates best-charting R&B single of 1987[1] |
| Issue Date | Song | Artist |
| January 3 | "Girlfriend" | Bobby Brown |
| January 10 | "Control" | Janet Jackson |
| January 17 | "Stop to Love" |
Luther Vandross |
| January 24 | ||
| January 31 | "Candy" | Cameo |
| February 7 | ||
| February 14 | "Falling" | Melba Moore |
| February 21 | "Have You Ever Loved Somebody" | Freddie Jackson |
| February 28 | ||
| March 7 | "Slow Down" | Loose Ends |
| March 14 | "Let's Wait Awhile" | Janet Jackson |
| March 21 | "Looking for a New Love" | Jody Watley |
| March 28 | ||
| April 4 | ||
| April 11 | "Sign 'O' the Times" | Prince |
| April 18 | ||
| April 25 | ||
| May 2 | "Don't Disturb This Groove" | The System |
| May 9 | "There's Nothing Better Than Love" | Luther Vandross with Gregory Hines |
| May 16 | "Always" | Atlantic Starr |
| May 23 | ||
| May 30 | "Head to Toe" | Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam |
| June 6 | ||
| June 13 | "Rock Steady" | The Whispers |
| June 20 | "Diamonds" | Herb Alpert |
| June 27 | ||
| July 4 | "I Feel Good All Over" | Stephanie Mills |
| July 11 | ||
| July 18 | ||
| July 25 | "Fake" | Alexander O'Neal |
| August 1 | ||
| August 8 | "The Pleasure Principle" | Janet Jackson |
| August 15 | "Jam Tonight" | Freddie Jackson |
| August 22 | "Casanova" | LeVert |
| August 29 | ||
| September 5 | "Love is a House" | The Force M.D.s |
| September 12 | ||
| September 19 | "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" | Michael Jackson with Siedah Garrett |
| September 26 | "I Need Love" | LL Cool J |
| October 3 | "Lost in Emotion" | Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam |
| October 10 | "(You're Puttin') A Rush on Me" | Stephanie Mills |
| October 17 | "Bad" | Michael Jackson |
| October 24 | ||
| October 31 | ||
| November 7 | "Lovin' You" | The O'Jays |
| November 14 | "Angel" | Angela Winbush |
| November 21 | ||
| November 28 | "Skeletons" | Stevie Wonder |
| December 5 | ||
| December 12 | "System of Survival" | Earth, Wind & Fire |
| December 19 | "I Want to Be Your Man" | Roger |
| December 26 | "The Way You Make Me Feel" | Michael Jackson |
References[]
- ^ "Billboard.com - Year End Charts - Year-end Singles - Hot R&B;/Hip-Hop Songs". 2007-12-11. Archived from the original on 2007-12-11. Retrieved 2020-06-21.
- Lists of number-one R&B songs in the United States
- 1987 record charts
- 1987 in American music