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In 1981, COVER OF ROLLING STONE GOLDIE HAWN
In 1982, On the night of the death of comedian and blues singer John Belushi, a late night network television show went on a detour. Instead of going ahead with a prepared show on rising unemployment, “Nightline” (against the wishes of Ted Koppel), tries in vain to book one of Belushiʹs friends to appear on the show. The best they can do is a TV Guide critic and…Milton Berle, who once *hosted* “Saturday Night Live.” In a conversation five minutes before airtime, Berle asks Koppel “What the **** am I doing on your show?” The answer: “Well, youʹre it, Milton. Youʹre all weʹve got.”
In 1982, While working on a movie script with his friends, comedian and Blues Brother performer John Belushi tries something new: a “speed ball.” The mixing of heroin and cocaine has a cumulative effect on the brain, slowing down his breathing and finally causing complete respiratory failure. Belushi died of drug overdose in the Chateau Marmont Hotel in Los Angeles. He started his career with SCTV and was part of the original “Saturday Night Live” cast. Belushi was a devoted R&B fan and created the BLUES BROTHERS on Saturday Night Live as a tribute to the Blues. The comedy bit became a movie and yielded the #14 remake of SAM AND DAVEʹs “Soul Man” in 1979. Belushiʹs vulgar, dangerous and physical sense of humor brought comedy closer to rock and roll than perhaps any other comedian ever had. John Belushi was 33 years old. Belushi starred in the movies “National Lampoonʹs Animal House” and “The Blues Brothers.”
In 1983, On the cover of TV Guide: “Valerie Bertinelli” (what? again?!? that girl is on the cover every year!). Other Articles: Svengali, Family Ties.
In 1983, R.C., “All Right” by Christopher Cross peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for seven weeks. It also peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop chart that week.
In 1983, R.C., “Itʹs Raining Men” by Weather Girls peaked at #46 on the pop singles chart. You hear it at the beginning of those “Men On…” sketches on “In Living Color”.
In 1983, R.C., “Shoppin' From A To Z” by Toni Basil peaked at #77 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, Country Music Television (CMT) made its debut with the video “Itʹs Four in the Morning,” performed by Faron Young.
In 1984, The Standard Oil Company of California, also known as Chevron, gulped down Gulf Corporation as it bought the company for over $13 billion in the largest business merger in U.S. history.
In 1985, At 5:30 p.m. GMT, 5,000 radio stations worldwide broadcast the single “We Are the World” for the first time.
In 1985, Mike Bossy of the New York Islanders became the first National Hockey League player to score 50 goals in eight consecutive seasons. Two players have scored 50 goals in six seasons: Wayne “The Great One” Gretsky of Los Angeles and Guy Lafleur of Montreal. In five seasons, Phil Esposito of Boston has reached the 50-goals-per-season mark, along with Marcel Dionne of the Los Angles Kings.
In 1986, On Another World, Victoria Love (Ellen Wheeler) and Jake McKinnon (Tom Eplin) were trapped in the cave during an avalanche.
In 1986, “Fast Times” hits TV screens with only teachers Ray Walston and Vincent Schiavelli sticking around from the film set at Ridgemont High. Among the new kids showing up for class (or lack thereof) are Wallace Langham, Moon Unit Zappa, Patrick Dempsey, Jason Hervey, Courtney Thorne-Smith and Dean Cameron as Jeff Spicoli. Nobody graduates this series, as itʹs flunked after only six weeks.
In 1982, "Evil Under the Sun" was released by Universal Pictures / Associated Film Distribution / EMI Films / Titan Productions / Mersham Productions Ltd.; Guy Hamilton (director); Anthony Shaffer (screenplay); Peter Ustinov, Jane Birkin, Colin Blakely, Nicholas Clay, James Mason, Roddy McDowall, Sylvia Miles, Denis Quilley, Diana Rigg, Maggie Smith, Emily Hone; Mystery; Live Action
In 1982, "Fitzcarraldo" was released by Filmverlag der Autoren / Werner Herzog Filmproduktion / Pro-ject Filmproduktion; Werner Herzog (director/screenplay); Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, José Lewgoy, Miguel Ángel Fuentes, Paul Hittscher, Huerequeque Enrique Bohórquez, Grande Otelo, Peter Berling, Milton Nascimento, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, David Pérez Espinosa, Ruy Polanah, Salvator Godínez, Dieter Miltz, William "Bill" Rose, Leôncio Bueno; Epic, Adventure, Drama; Live Action
In 1982, "I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can" was released by Paramount Pictures; Jack Hofsiss (director); David Rabe (screenplay); Jill Clayburgh, Nicol Williamson, Geraldine Page, Dianne Wiest, Albert Salmi, James Sutorius, Ellen Greene, Joseph Maher, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Dan Hedaya, Kathleen Widdoes, Richard Masur, John Lithgow, David Margulies; Biography; Live Action
In 1983, “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Can't Stay Away From You” by Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Come Give Your Love To Me” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Look Any Further” by The Kane Gang peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Dreamin' Is Easy” by Steel Breeze peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Found Someone” by Cher peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “It's Raining Men” by The Weather Girls peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Please Mr. Postman” by Gentle Persuasion peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “What Love Is” by Marty Balin peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Winter Games” by David Foster peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Shoppin' From A To Z” by Toni Basil peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Crying” by Roy Orbison With k.d. lang peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me” by Culture Club peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hysteria” by Def Leppard peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Get Weak” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “She's Like The Wind” by Patrick Swayze featuring Wendy Fraser peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Found Someone” by Cher peaked at number 14 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Never Thought (That I Could Love)” by Dan Hill peaked at number 22 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Seasons Change” by Exposé peaked at number 11 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Cry For Home” by Van Morrison peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Dominion” by Sisters Of Mercy peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Get The Balance Right” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “House Train” by Risse peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Can't Escape From You” by Act peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I'll Be There” by Pinkees peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Jack Mix VII” by Mirage peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “James Brown” by Darryl Duncan peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Love On Your Side” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Mr. Bojangles” by Nina Simone peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “My Angel” by Rock Goddess peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Musical Youth peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “No Problem” by Powell Family peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Nobody's Twisting Your Arm” by The Wedding Present peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Out Of The Floor” by Dobie Gray peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “People Are Strange” by Echo and The Bunnymen peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Red Skies” by Samson peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Soweto” by Malcolm McLaren peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Streetsounds Real Thing Mix” by Masquerade peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Suedehead” by Morrissey peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Take It” by Age Of Chance peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Perfect Day” by Fischer-Z peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Tunnel Of Love” by Fun Boy Three peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Woman In Me” by Donna Summer peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Thinking Of You” by Earth, Wind and Fire peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Tomorrow's Just Another Day” by Madness peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Underlove” by Melba Moore peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Yours” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, ✪✪ “Anarchy In The U.K.” by Megadeth peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Missing You / Hearts and Crafts” by Dan Fogelberg peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You” by Glenn Medeiros peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “On The Wings Of Love / I'm Beggin'” by Jeffrey Osborne peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Say You Will” by Foreigner peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Shame” by Eurythmics peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Truly / Just Put Some Love In Your Heart” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Twistin' The Night Away” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Young Guns (Go For It) / Going For It!” by Wham! peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Theme From 'Minder' (I Could Be So Good For You) / Nothing At All” by Dennis Waterman peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Biko” by Peter Gabriel peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Don't Wanna Dance” by Eddy Grant peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Mad World” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “No Memory” by Scarlet Fantastic peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Nobody” by Sylvia (Country) peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Pop Goes The World” by Men Without Hats peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Shame On The Moon” by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “She's Fly” by Tony Terry peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Stars In My Eyes” by Screaming Mee Mees peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Still Hanging 'Round” by Hunters and Collectors peaked at number 48 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “System Of Survival” by Earth, Wind and Fire peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Walkin' On Sunshine” by Rocker's Revenge featuring Donnie Calvin peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Rock The Casbah” by The Clash peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “All Right” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Change” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Electric Avenue” by Eddy Grant peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Girlfriend” by Pebbles peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Heartache Avenue” by The Maisonettes peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hungry Eyes” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Lie and I Cheat” by Won Ton Ton peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Think We're Alone Now” by Tiffany peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I've Got Mine” by UB40 peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “In het donker (zien ze je niet)” by Kadanz peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “In The Name Of Love” by Sharon Redd peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “KNMI” by Tony Peroni and His All-Stars peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Kristallnaach” by BAP peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Last Night A DJ Saved My Life” by Indeep peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Twisting By The Pool” by Dire Straits peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Sexual Healing” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Time (Clock Of The Heart)” by Culture Club peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Up Where We Belong” by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Ich schau' dich an” by Spider Murphy Gang peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Ja mei! (Des derf doch net sei)” by Relax peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Nur geträumt” by Nena peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Save Your Love” by Renée and Renato peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, ⏺ “Major Tom (völlig losgelöst)” by Peter Schilling peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “John Wayne Is Big Leggy” by Haysi Fantayzee peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Puttin' On The Ritz” by Taco peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Quelque chose dans mon cœur” by Elsa peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Save Your Love” by Renée and Renato peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, “We've Got Tonight” by Kenny Rogers and Sheena Easton peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Save Your Love” by Renée and Renato peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “So lang' man Träume noch leben kann” by Münchener Freiheit mit dem London Symphony Orchestra peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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