ArtistSphere Top 100

Songs that defined 1986.

Our chart ranks up to 100 catalog recordings by supported estimated Spotify earnings, giving familiar hits and rediscovered favorites one clear measure.

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Rank 77

Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart

Thorn In My Side

1986
Estimated all-time Spotify gross royalties to rightsholders$195,000Explore
Rank 80

Chris Isaak

Blue Hotel

1986
Estimated all-time Spotify gross royalties to rightsholders$190,000Explore
Rank 84

Pet Shop Boys

Suburbia

1986
Estimated all-time Spotify gross royalties to rightsholders$148,000Explore
Rank 87

S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Gangai Amaran, Ilaiyaraaja, Vaali

Ooru Sanam Thoongidichu

1986
Estimated all-time Spotify gross royalties to rightsholders$138,000Explore
Rank 88

Yuri, Tatiana, Arianna, Denise De Kalafe, Mijares, Pandora, Daniela Romo, Hernaldo Zuniga, Oscar Athie

Ven A Cantar

1986
Estimated all-time Spotify gross royalties to rightsholders$133,000Explore
Rank 90

Kenny G

The Moment

1986
Estimated all-time Spotify gross royalties to rightsholders$130,000Explore
Rank 91

Janet Jackson

Nasty

1986
Estimated all-time Spotify gross royalties to rightsholders$123,000Explore
Rank 92

Bruce Hornsby and the Range

Mandolin Rain

1986
Estimated all-time Spotify gross royalties to rightsholders$119,000Explore
Rank 99

Flans

Tímido

1986
Estimated all-time Spotify gross royalties to rightsholders$95,000Explore
ArtistSphere Top 100: songs from 1986 | ArtistSphere