Throwback Thursday Playlist: 1987| Classix at Nite with Donna

Throwback Thursday: The Year Was 1987

Tonight on Classix at Nite with Donna, we took a full trip back to 1987 — a year when music was bold, emotions ran deep, and memories were being made in real time.

I was 17 years old, a junior in high school, trying to figure life out one song at a time. And judging by the calls and messages, so many of you were right there with me — falling in love, getting married, dancing all night, and living your best young life.

1987 gave us:

• Quiet storm classics
• Dance-floor anthems
• R&B ballads that taught us patience
• Artists who took their time and let songs breathe

From Bobby Brown and Janet Jackson, to Prince, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, and Freddie Jackson, this music didn’t just play in the background — it became part of our stories.

Below is the full playlist from tonight’s Throwback Thursday show.

THE YEAR WAS 1987 – PLAYLIST

OFFICIAL 1987 PLAYLIST

1. Bobby Brown – Girlfriend
2. Terence Trent D’Arby – Wishing Well
3. Luther Vandross – Stop to Love
4. Michael Jackson – I Just Can’t Stop Loving You
5. Loose Ends – Slow Down
6. Freddie Jackson – Have You Ever Loved Somebody
7. Jody Watley – Looking for a New Love
8. Herb Alpert & Janet Jackson – Diamonds
9. Atlantic Starr – Always
10. Janet Jackson – Let’s Wait A While
11. Prince – Sign o’ the Times
12. The System – Don’t Disturb This Groove
13. Luther Vandross & Gregory Hines – There’s Nothing Better Than Love
14. Love Is A House- Force MDs
15. LL Cool J – I Need Love
16. Stephanie Mills – Put a Little Rush on Me
17. The O’Jays – Lovin’ You
18. Angela Winbush – Angel
19. Roger – I Wanna Be Your Man
20. George Michael & Aretha Franklin – I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
21. Whitney Houston – Didn’t We Almost Have It All

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