The #1 R&B song on August 27, 1985

Freeway of Love By Aretha Franklin

Other #1 songs on August 27, 1985

#1 Hit Song

The Power of Love
Huey Lewis and the News

UK #1 Song

I Got You Babe
UB40 and Chrissie Hynde

#1 Country Song

Love Is Alive
The Judds

#1 Dance Track

Shout
Tears for Fears

Notable August 27 birthdays in the 1980s

Ashley Beaver
Weight Lifter
Born August 27, 1986

Tiffany Boone
TV Actress
Born August 27, 1987

Chen Bolin
Movie Actor
Born August 27, 1983

Jessica Lea Mayfield
Folk Singer
Born August 27, 1989

Rashean Mathis
Football Player
Born August 27, 1980

Nelly Riggio
Chef
Born August 27, 1990

Karla Cheatham Mosley
TV Actress
Born August 27, 1981