"Bad Habits" is 1985 crossover dance single by

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, former lead singer of the group

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. The single went to number one on the US dance chart and remained on the chart for eleven weeks. It also peaked at number nineteen on the ''Billboard'' Hot Soul Singles chart and number 68 on the

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Cover versions

The song was covered by ATFC presents OnePhatDeeva titled "Bad Habit" on

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. It reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart in September 2000.

References

1985 songs 1985 singles Songs written by Fred McFarlane Atlantic Records singles {{1980s-song-stub