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The 80's Datebook for January 31

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In 1981, On the cover of TV Guide: “Johnny Carson, Bob Hope, George Burns”. Other Articles: Jack Benny, Happy Days

In 1981, R.C., “Skateaway” by Dire Straits peaked at #58 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “The Tide Is High” by Blondie peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. Barnes and Barnes parodied it into “That Was Number One”.

In 1981, R.C., “Whoʹs Making Love” by Blues Brothers peaked at #39 on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Tour De Force” album by Thirty-eight Special (.38) was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1985, John Fogerty, former leader of Creedence Clearwater Revival, returned to the A&M recording studios in Hollywood, California, to give his first 'live' performance in 14 years. Actually, Fogerty performed in a video called “Rock and Roll Girls”.

In 1985, “Night Heat”, TV Crime Drama, debut on the CBS Late Movie, which looked less and less like a movie as the years wore on. A rather routine cop show, “Night Heat” did feature Tony Rosato, a “Saturday Night Live” 1981-82 castmember.

In 1986, “Down and Out In Beverly Hills,” costarring Bette Midler, Nick Nolte, and Little Richard, opened in theaters.

In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Golden Girls”. Other Articles: Hitchhiker, Mr. Belvedere

In 1987, Paul Shaffer returns to his old stomping grounds at “Saturday Night Live” where the cast worries that the show isnʹt hip enough for their host.

In 1987, R.C., “Land Of Confusion” by Genesis peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “This Is The Time” by Billy Joel peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Respect Yourself” by Bruce Willis entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1988, Despite rumors, the white rap group Beastie Boys did not break up. They were merely pursuing their own individual work.

In 1988, “The Wonder Years” pilot was shown after The Super Bowl on ABC. It would debut in March as a regular series.

In 1986, "The Best of Times" was released by Universal Pictures / Kings Road Entertainment; Roger Spottiswoode (director/screenplay); Ron Shelton (screenplay); Robin Williams, Kurt Russell, Pamela Reed, Holly Palance, Donald Moffat, Margaret Whitton, M. Emmet Walsh, Donovan Scott, R. G. Armstrong, Dub Taylor, Carl Ballantine, Kathleen Freeman, Tony Plana, Kirk Cameron, Robyn Lively, Jeff Doucette, Anne Haney, Linda Hart, Tracey Gold; Comedy; Live Action

In 1986, "Down and Out in Beverly Hills" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Silver Screen Partners; Paul Mazursky (director/screenplay); Leon Capetanos (screenplay); Nick Nolte, Bette Midler, Richard Dreyfuss, Elizabeth Peña, Little Richard, Evan Richards, Tracy Nelson, Felton Perry; Comedy; Live Action

In 1986, "Power" was released by 20th Century Fox / Lorimar Productions; Sidney Lumet (director); David Himmelstein (screenplay); Richard Gere, Julie Christie, Gene Hackman, Kate Capshaw, Denzel Washington, E.G. Marshall, Beatrice Straight, Fritz Weaver, Michael Learned, J. T. Walsh, Matt Salinger; Drama; Live Action

In 1986, "Youngblood" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / United Artists; Peter Markle (director/screenplay); John Whitman (screenplay); Rob Lowe, Cynthia Gibb, Patrick Swayze, Ed Lauter, Eric Nesterenko, Jim Youngs, Keanu Reeves, George Finn, Fionnula Flanagan, Steve Thomas, Peter Zezel, Don Biggs, Peter Faussett, James Richmond; Drama, Sports; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “Every Woman In The World” by Air Supply peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “He Can't Love You” by Michael Stanley Band peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Made It Through The Rain” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Need Your Lovin'” by Teena Marie peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “If I Say Yes” by Five Star peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Land Of Confusion” by Genesis peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Shine On” by L.T.D. peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Skateaway” by Dire Straits peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Someone” by DeBarge Featuring El DeBarge peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Tide Is High” by Blondie peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “This Is The Time” by Billy Joel peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “United Together” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Who's Making Love” by The Blues Brothers peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da” by The Police peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Can't Help Falling In Love” by Corey Hart peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Guilty” by Barbra Streisand And Barry Gibb peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Feel The Magic” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Innocence” by Harlequin peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “More Than I Can Say” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Welcome To The Boomtown” by David And David peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Can't Help Falling In Love” by Corey Hart peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Feel The Magic” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 51 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Welcome To The Boomtown” by David And David peaked at number 61 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Rapture” by Blondie peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪ “Rat In Mi Kitchen” by UB40 peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “All Night Long” by Cloud peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Beautiful Imbalance” by Thrashing Doves peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Best Kept Secret” by China Crisis peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “C'est la vie” by Robbie Nevil peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Cheated” by Praying Mantis peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Dancing With Myself” by Billy Idol With Generation X peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Don't Stop The Music” by Yarbrough And Peoples peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Frozen Heart” by FM peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Gangsters Of The Groove” by Heatwave peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Hitsville U.K.” by The Clash peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Ain't Gonna Stand For It” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I.O.U.” by Jane Kennaway And Strange Behaviour peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jack The Groove” by Raze peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Lorraine” by Bad Manners peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Love Is Forever” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Patrice Rushen peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Someday” by Glass Tiger peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Best Of Times” by Styx peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Champ” by The Mohawks peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Turn Me On Turn Me Off” by Honey Bane peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Victory” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “We'll Be Right Back” by Steinski And Mass Media peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “What A Fool Believes (1987 release)” by The Doobie Brothers And Michael McDonald peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “While You See A Chance” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “You Don't Know” by Berlin peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Young Parisians” by Adam And The Ants peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Fashion / Scream Like A Baby” by David Bowie peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Hip To Be Square” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “It's Only Love / You Can't Pull The Wool Over My Eyes” by Trevor White peaked at number 88 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “On And On And On / The Piper” by ABBA peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “State Of The Heart / Mona Lisa (She Smiles)” by Mondo Rock peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Turn Of A Friendly Card / May Be A Price To Pay” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 90 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Find The Time” by Five Star peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Good Times” by Jimmy Barnes And INXS peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Heartache All Over The World” by Elton John peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Hip To Be Square” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jewel” by Hammond Gamble peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Rain Or Shine” by Five Star peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” by Monty Python peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Amoureux solitaires” by Lio peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Dance Around The World” by Richenel peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Een barg die he un krul in de steert” by De Aal peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Heartache Away” by Don Johnson peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Het dorpsfeest” by Jan And Zwaan peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I'm Coming Out” by Diana Ross peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Ik breng geen bloemen voor je mee...” by Barry Hughes And Vader Abraham peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “My Feet Won't Move” by Fruitcake peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Shake You Down” by Gregory Abbott peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Windforce 11” by Nadieh peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Younger Days” by Fatal Flowers peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Livin' On A Prayer” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Money Runner” by Scotch peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Oh Marie” by Cyndee Peters And Eddie Olivia peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “One-Trick Pony” by Paul Simon peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Step Right Up” by Jaki Graham peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, ✪ “Celebration Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven peaked at number 29 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪ “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “(I Just) Died In Your Arms” by Cutting Crew peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Angel Of Mine” by Frank Duval And Orchestra peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Eldorado” by Goombay Dance Band peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Give Me Peace On Earth” by Modern Talking peaked at number 28 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Hi! Hi! Hi!” by Sandra peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Keine Sterne in Athen (3-4-5 x in 1 Monat)” by Stephan Remmler peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Notorious” by Duran Duran peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Open Your Heart” by Madonna peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Pas pleurer (Please No More Crying)” by Saragossa Band peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Rock The Night” by Europe peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Torero (She Brings Him Spanish Roses)” by Engelbert peaked at number 27 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Geronimo's Cadillac” by Modern Talking peaked at number 43 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Hi! Hi! Hi!” by Sandra peaked at number 13 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Maman” by Dorothée peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Musulmanes” by Michel Sardou peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 49 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “(Just Like) Starting Over” by John Lennon peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Live Your Life” by Stéphanie peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1987, “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, ✪ “Rumors” by Timex Social Club peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Aliens” by Radiorama peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Banana Republic” by The Boomtown Rats peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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