Christmas 1988: Poison Has the No. 1 Song in America with "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" Bret Michaels' heartbreak equaled the biggest hit of Poison's career. Just like every cowboy sings a sad, sad song. Tags Poison Bret Michaels Every Rose Has Its Thorn 1988 Read more about Christmas 1988: Poison Has the No. 1 Song in America with "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" Log in to post comments