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In 1981, “High Voltage” album by AC/DC was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, “Beauty And The Beat” album by Go Goʹs was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1983, ABCʹs “High Performance” stars Lisa Hartman, Rick Edwards and Jack Scalia as highly trained covert chauffeurs and bodyguards who take on secret missions. Maybe it should have been called “Charleyʹs Drivers.” Lisa Harmanʹs character on “Knots Landing” was killed, but this new show flopped and viewers demanded that Lisa return to “Knots”, so they created another character (lookalike) for Lisa and everyone was happy (?)
In 1983, The compact disc and player are released in the United States, beginning the slow decline of the cassette tape and launching the digital audio revolution.
In 1984, On One Life to Live, David and Jennyʹs wedding was interrupted by the appearance of Liat, to whom David was still married.
In 1984, Rob Reinerʹs rock group mockumentary satire “This Is Spinal Tap” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. in a limited engagement. The satirical (fake) band later became a real band and put out actual albums people could buy.
In 1985, R.C., “California Girls” by David Lee Roth peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Sugar Walls” by Sheena Easton peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “The Old Man Down The Road” by John Fogerty peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, Two sets of quintuplets were born on the same day in the U.S.A. as Rosalind Helms delivered a basketball team of bouncing babies in Peoria, Illinois, and Robin Jenkins became the mother of five in Las Vegas, Nevada — beating the odds there, to be sure. Maybe both families will get together and play a game of hoops on Pay-Per-View in the next few years.
In 1989, Winning his second Grammy, the video of “Fat” is Weird Al Yankovicʹs biggest hit yet.
In 1989, “Weird Al” Yankovic recorded “Spatula City” for his UHF Soundtrack And Other Stuff LP.
In 1984, "Against All Odds" was released by Columbia Pictures; Taylor Hackford (director); Eric Hughes (screenplay); Rachel Ward, Jeff Bridges, James Woods, Alex Karras, Jane Greer, Richard Widmark, Dorian Harewood, Swoosie Kurtz, Saul Rubinek, Pat Corley; Romance, Neo-Noir, Thriller; Live Action
In 1984, "Harry & Son" was released by Orion Pictures; Paul Newman (director/screenplay); Ronald L. Buck (screenplay); Paul Newman, Robby Benson, Ellen Barkin, Wilford Brimley, Judith Ivey, Ossie Davis, Morgan Freeman, Katherine Borowitz, Maury Chaykin, Joanne Woodward, Tom Nowicki, Bunny Yeager, Stan Barrett; Drama; Live Action
In 1984, "Repo Man" was released by Universal Pictures / Edge City; Alex Cox (director/screenplay); Harry Dean Stanton, Emilio Estevez, Tracey Walter, Olivia Barash, Sy Richardson, Vonetta McGee, Susan Barnes, Fox Harris, Zander Schloss, Dick Rude, Miguel Sandoval, Helen Martin, The Circle Jerks, Richard Foronjy, Tom Finnegan, Del Zamora, Eddie Velez, Jennifer Balgobin; Sci-Fi, Black Comedy; Live Action
In 1984, "Sahara" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Golan-Globus / Cannon Group; Andrew McLaglen (director); James R. Silke (screenplay); Brooke Shields, Lambert Wilson, Horst Buchholz, John Rhys-Davies, Ronald Lacey, John Mills, Cliff Potts, Perry Lang, Terrence Hardiman, Steve Forrest, Tuvia Tavi; Adventure, Drama; Live Action
In 1984, "This Is Spinal Tap" was released by Embassy Pictures; Rob Reiner (director/screenplay); Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer (screenplay); Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, June Chadwick, Tony Hendra, Bruno Kirby, R.J. Parnell, David Kaff, Ed Begley Jr., Danny Kortchmar, Fran Drescher, Patrick Macnee, Julie Payne, Dana Carvey, Sandy Helberg, Zane Buzby, Billy Crystal, Paul Benedict, Howard Hesseman, Paul Shortino, Lara Cody, Andrew J. Lederer, Russ Kunkel, Victory Tischler-Blue, Joyce Hyser, Gloria Gifford, Paul Shaffer, Archie Hahn, Charles Levin, Anjelica Huston, Donald Kendrick, Fred Willard, Wonderful Smith, Robert Bauer; Mockumentary; Live Action
In 1985, "Ghoulies" was released by Empire Pictures; Luca Bercovici (director/screenplay); Jefery Levy (screenplay); Peter Liapis, Lisa Pelikan, Michael Des Barres, Scott Thomson, Mariska Hargitay, Jack Nance, Tamara De Treaux, Ralph Seymour, Keith Joe Dick, David Dayan, Victoria Catlin, Charene Cathleen, Peter Risch, Bobbie Bresee, Jamie Bronow, Brian Connolly, Annie Stocking, Craig Talmy; Horror, Comedy; Live Action
In 1985, "Missing in Action 2: The Beginning" was released by Cannon Films; Lance Hool (director); Arthur Silver, Larry Levinson, Steve Bing (screenplay); Chuck Norris, Soon-Tek Oh, Steven Williams, Bennett Ohta, Cosie Costa, Joe Michael Terry, Christopher Cary, John Wesley, David Chung, Professor Toru Tanaka, Sergio Kato; Action, Adventure; Live Action
In 1985, “I Wanna Hear It From Your Lips” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Playing To Win” by Little River Band peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Sugar Walls” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Old Man Down The Road” by John Fogerty peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Foolish Heart” by Steve Perry peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “If I Had A Rocket Launcher” by Bruce Cockburn peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Method Of Modern Love” by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Rockin' At Midnight” by The Honeydrippers peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Tragedy” by John Hunter peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Bustin' Loose (Part 1)” by Chuck Brown and The Soul Searchers peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Bustin' Loose” by DC Allstars peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “California Girls” by David Lee Roth peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Change Your Mind” by Sharpe and Numan peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Dempsey and Makepeace Theme” by South Bank Orchestra peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Freaks Come Out At Night” by Whodini peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Hero Takes A Fall” by The Bangles peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Jacob's Ladder” by Monochrome Set peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Love Like Blood” by Killing Joke peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Movin' N' Groovin'” by Redds and The Boys peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Sunspots” by Julian Cope peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Thinking Of You” by Colourfield peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, ✪✪ “No. 1 Rat Fan” by Roland Rat Superstar peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Daylight” by Jimmy Barnes peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Everything Must Change” by Paul Young peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Love Light In Flight” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 43 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Mothers Talk” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “De eindeloze polonaise - Potpourri” by Arie Ribbens / De Deurzakkers / André van Duin / De Dutch Boys / De Havenzangers / Dennie Christian / De Valentino's / Nico Haak peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Hallo, hallo” by Corrie van Gorp peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Het feest kan beginnen!” by De Deurzakkers peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Purple Mix” by S.B.B.L. peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “S.O.S. Fire In The Sky” by Deodato peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Since Yesterday” by Strawberry Switchblade peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Old Man Down The Road” by John Fogerty peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “This Is Not America” by David Bowie and The Pat Metheny Group peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Treat Her Like A Lady” by The Temptations peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Watching You” by Shakatak peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Lay Your Hands On Me” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Shout” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Sommarparty” by Herreys peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Riddle” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Go, Karli Go” by Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Happy Song” by Boney M. and Bobby Farrell With The School-Rebels peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Like A Virgin” by Madonna peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Mulatschag” by Drahdiwaberl peaked at number 28 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Night” by Valerie Dore peaked at number 26 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Freedom” by Wham! peaked at number 16 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Happy Song” by Boney M. and Bobby Farrell With The School-Rebels peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Mother and Child Reunion” by Frank Farian Corporation featuring Reggie Tsiboe peaked at number 28 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Shout” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, ✪✪ “Woodpeckers From Space” by Video Kids peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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