On this day March 31 1984 Footloose by Kenny Loggins hit number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 where it stayed through April 20. The energetic anthem from the hit movie of the same name also reached number 1 in Canada Australia New Zealand and South Africa.
With its infectious beat and rebellious lyrics the song perfectly captured the spirit of the film and became one of the most iconic soundtrack hits of the decade. Footloose helped boost both the movie’s success and Kenny Loggins’s reputation as the king of 80s movie soundtracks.
80s insight: Footloose was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song and became a go to track for dance scenes in films and TV for years.