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The 80's Datebook for February 2

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In 1980, R.C., “Cruisin'” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, R.C., “Deja Vu” by Dionne Warwick peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart. “Deja Vu” by Dionne Warwick peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart. “Deja Vu” by Dionne Warwick peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart. “Deja Vu” by Dionne Warwick peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart. “Deja Vu” by Dionne Warwick peaked…(!!!!KABOOOM!!!!)

In 1980, R.C., “Do You Love What I Feel” by Rufus and Chaka peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, R.C., “Donʹt Do Me Like That” by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, R.C., “Donʹt Let Go” by Isaac Hayes peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, R.C., “Sara” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, R.C., “The Long Run” by Eagles peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, R.C., “Too Much Too Young” by the Specials peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1981, Duran Duranʹs first single “Planet Earth” was released. The band took its name from the villian in the Jane Fonda movie “Barbarella.” Was it a disco band, or a rock and roll band, or a pop band? Seemed that radio stations just couldnʹt fit their music into their playlists due to the unique “80's” sound of the music. Duran Duran did pop up on some more adventurous outlets such as KROQ (alternative) and KIQQ (top 40) in Los Angeles to name two.

In 1981, REO Speedwagon, the journeyman band that almost found itself out of deal by the mid-70's, have the biggest album of the year with “Hi-Infidelity,” as it goes platinum on this date. It reaches number one and is there for a total of 14 weeks.

In 1981, “The Gangster Chronicles” began airing on NBC

In 1982, Viewers in the Eastern and Pacific Time zones saw the debut of David Lettermanʹs late night show at 12:30am on NBC-TV (because of the time difference, it was 11:30pm February first in the Central and Mountain time zones when his show premiered, see the February 1 Datebook for details).

In 1984, “Hill Street Blues” Henry Goldblume (Joe Spano) is wrapping up the morning turnout when Captain Furillo (Daniel J. Travanti) announces that Sergeant Phil Esterhaus has died of a heart attack at age 55. “This is going to be a difficult day,” he says. “I know the caution Phil would urge you: Be careful out there.” It would be a terrible day for the grieving officers, especially Joe Coffey (Ed Marinaro), whose girlfriend (guest star Linda Hamilton) is raped. Esterhausʹs death was no ratings stunt — Michael Conrad, who played him, had died just two months before. But “Grace Under Pressure” gives Phil a droll exit: His last act was making love. Itʹs just the kind of offbeat and human touch that made Hill Street one of TVʹs most inventive cop series.

In 1985, R.C., “Do It Again” by The Kinks peaked at #41 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Easy Lover” by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “I Want To Know What Love Is” by Foreigner peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “I Would Die 4 U” by Prince and The Revolution peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Love Light In Flight” by Stevie Wonder peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Operator” by Midnight Star peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, Disney returns to Sunday night TV on ABC, with Michael Eisner hosting the first “Disney Sunday Movie”, “Help Wanted: Kids”. It ranks 41st out of the weekʹs 68 network programs.

In 1986, “National Geographic Explorer”, TV Documentary, moved to TBS.

In 1986, “Peter The Great”, TV Miniseries; began on NBC.

In 1987, On Santa Barbara, Pearl "married" Cruz (A Martinez) and Eden (Marcy Walker) on The Orient Express.

In 1986, "Peter the Great" was released by NBC Productions / P.T.G. Productions; Marvin J. Chomsky, Lawrence Schiller (directors); Edward Anhalt (screenplay); Maximilian Schell, Vanessa Redgrave, Omar Sharif, Trevor Howard, Laurence Olivier, Helmut Griem, Jan Niklas, Elke Sommer, Renée Soutendijk, Ursula Andress, Mel Ferrer, Olegar Fedoro, Natalya Andrejchenko, Hanna Schygulla, Christoph Eichhorn, Lilli Palmer, Jan Malmsjö, Boris Plotnikov, Jeremy Kemp, Geoffrey Whitehead, Graham McGrath, Ann Zacharias, Dennis DeMame; Biography, Historical, Drama; Live Action

In 1986, "Sins" was released by CBS / The Greif-Dore Company / Collins-Holm Productions / New World Pictures; Douglas Hickox (director); Laurence Heath (screenplay); Joan Collins, Timothy Dalton, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Marisa Berenson, Steven Berkoff, Joseph Bologna, Judi Bowker, Elizabeth Bourgine, Capucine, Neil Dickson, Arielle Dombasle, James Farentino, Paul Freeman, Allen Garfield, Giancarlo Giannini, Lauren Hutton, Gene Kelly, Catherine Mary Stewart, William Allen Young, Féodor Atkine, Faith Brook, John McEnery, Régine, Alexandra Stewart, Peter Vaughan, Brigitte Kahn, Jean Claudio, Jean-Philippe Écoffey, Robert Favart, Gérard Buhr, Ginette Garcin, Olga Georges-Picot, Charles Millot, Victor Spinetti; Drama, Romance; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Call To The Heart” by Giuffria peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Can We Still Be Friends” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Cruisin'” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Dig The Gold” by Joyce Cobb peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Do It Again” by The Kinks peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Do You Love What You Feel” by Rufus And Chaka Khan peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Don't Do Me Like That” by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Don't Let Go” by Isaac Hayes peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Déjà Vu” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Easy Lover” by Philip Bailey Featuring Phil Collins peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Forever Mine” by The O'Jays peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Gotta Get You Home Tonight” by Eugene Wilde peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Don't Want To Talk About It” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Want To Know What Love Is” by Foreigner peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Would Die 4 U” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I'm Alive” by Gamma peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Last Train To London” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Lonely Eyes” by Robert John peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Love Light In Flight” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Mistake No. 3” by Culture Club peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Operator” by Midnight Star peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Sara” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “The Long Run” by The Eagles peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “This Is My Night” by Chaka Khan peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Voices” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “You Know That I Love You” by Santana peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “All I Need” by Jack Wagner peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “At The Feet Of The Moon” by The Parachute Club peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Burning In Love” by Honeymoon Suite peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Call To The Heart” by Giuffria peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Would Die 4 U” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Rotation” by Herb Alpert peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “The Long Run” by The Eagles peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Under My Thumb” by Streetheart peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, ✪ “World Destruction” by Time Zone peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “And That's No Lie” by Heaven 17 peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Anything” by Direct Drive peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Buzz Buzz A-Diddle-It” by Matchbox peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Sleep Alone At Night” by Jim Diamond peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Immaculate Fools” by Immaculate Fools peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “It's Different For Girls” by Joe Jackson peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Jazz Carnival” by Azymuth peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Love On The Line” by Barclay James Harvest peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Mama's Boy” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Overkill” by Morgan Pask peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Perfect Strangers” by Deep Purple peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Say You Love Me Again” by Change peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Spacer” by Sheila And B. Devotion peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Strange Little Girl” by Sad Café peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Angels Know” by James King And The Lone Wolves peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Seven Year Itch” by Slade peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “This Is My Night” by Chaka Khan peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Too Hot” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Too Much Too Young” by The Special AKA (The Specials) peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Way Of The World” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Woman's World” by Jags peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Yah Mo B There” by James Ingram And Michael McDonald peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, ✪ “Cars / Asylum” by Gary Numan peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Better Love Next Time / Mountain Mary” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Hard Habit To Break” by Chicago peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I'm Not Like Everybody Else / Wild Boys” by Jimmy And The Boys peaked at number 57 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “In My Life” by Divinyls peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Making Plans For Nigel” by XTC peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Queen Of Hearts / The Creature From The Black Lagoon” by Dave Edmunds peaked at number 59 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Sea Of Love” by The Honeydrippers peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “She's In Love With You / Space Cadets” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Star Of The Show / Do You Think That Time Stands Still” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Sunburn / Think About It” by Graham Gouldman peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “That's The Way (I Like It)” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Power Of Love” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, “Babe” by Styx peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Cool Change” by Little River Band peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Halfway Hotel” by Voyager peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Highly Strung” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Wanna Rock” by Twisted Sister peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Private Dancer” by Tina Turner peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Shout To The Top!” by The Style Council peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The More You Live, The More You Love” by A Flock Of Seagulls peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, “A Message To You Rudy” by The Special AKA (The Specials) Featuring Rico+ peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Brinkman, minister Brinkman.......” by Vader Abraham peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Dag dikke olifant” by Willem Duyn peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “De hele avond dans ik alleen met jou” by Corry peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “De ketelsamba” by Franky Boy peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Don't Drive Drunk” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Hang On To Your Love” by Sade peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Het leven is goed in m'n Brabantse land” by Oh Sixteen - Oh Seven peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Matt's Mood” by Breakout-Krew peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Mijn opoe heeft een zadel op d'r rug” by André van Duin peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Nederland, die heeft de bal” by André van Duin And Het Nederlands Elftal peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “On My Radio” by The Selecter peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Rap-O Clap-O” by Joe Bataan peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Sara” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Shout” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Touch” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “We Are Family [1984 Bernard Edwards Mix]” by Sister Sledge peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “We Used To” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “What's A Matter Baby” by Ellen Foley peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, ✪ “Tusk” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Comanchero” by Raggio Di Luna (Moon Ray) peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Confusion” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I'm Born Again” by Boney M. peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Live Is Life” by Opus peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Precious Little Diamond” by Fox The Fox peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Smooth Operator” by Sade peaked at number 9 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Sounds Like A Melody” by Alphaville peaked at number 10 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1985, “When The Rain Begins To Fall” by Jermaine Jackson And Pia Zadora peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, “Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Everything She Wants” by Wham! peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Want To Know What Love Is” by Foreigner peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Like A Virgin” by Madonna peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Riddle” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “All Cried Out” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 15 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)” by Pink Floyd peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Hello Again” by The Cars peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Should Have Known Better” by Jim Diamond peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Want To Know What Love Is” by Foreigner peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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