The #1 R&B song on August 18, 1985

Freeway of Love By Aretha Franklin

Other #1 songs on August 18, 1985

#1 Hit Song

The Power of Love
Huey Lewis and the News

UK #1 Song

Into the Groove
Madonna

#1 Country Song

Real Love
Dolly Parton (duet with Kenny Rogers )

#1 Dance Track

Shout
Tears for Fears

Notable August 18 birthdays in the 1980s

Anna Akana

Born August 18, 1989

Justin Wilson

Born August 18, 1987

Evan Gattis

Born August 18, 1986

Bart Scott

Born August 18, 1980