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In 1981, British progressive rock band Yes announces its break-up. During its 13-year career, the group became one of the worldʹs most popular exponents of intricate, mystical, symphonic rock, despite the fact that they only had one big chart hit, “Roundabout.” It went to #13 in 1972. Of course, they reunite on numerous occasions over the years.
In 1981, R.C., “Itʹs A Love Thing” by The Whispers peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Making Your Mind Up” by Bucks Fizz peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “While You See A Chance” by Steve Winwood peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, The band Yes broke up when drummer Alan White and bassist Chris Squire went into rehearsals with Led Zeppelinʹs Robert Plant and Jimmy Page for a new group that never materialized. Yes would re-unite two years later.
In 1983, The Disney Channel, a pay-TV network, begins broadcasting, at 7:00 AM, with a show called “Good Morning, Mickey”. Later on, they would resurrect the Mickey Mouse Club in 1989 with a bunch of new teen stars. Due to its Pay-TV status, very few people somehow managed to see a few notable young stars before they really made it big today such as…oh, I donʹt know…Britney Spears?!?
In 1983, “Good Morning, Mickey!” began airing on Disney Channel
In 1983, “Kissing To Be Clever” album by Culture Club was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1985, “No Jacket Required” album by Phil Collins was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1986, “Control” album by Janet Jackson was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1986, “Riptide” album by Robert Palmer was certified Gold by the RIAA. This was not based on a TV series of the same name.
In 1986, “Riptide”, TV Crime Drama; last aired on NBC. It bore no relation to the Robert Palmer album of the same name.
In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “Tony Danza of Whoʹs The Boss?” Other Articles: Adderly, TV Starʹs Entourages
In 1987, R.C., “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” by Aretha Franklin and George Michael peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Midnight Blue” by Lou Gramm peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Shy Girl” by Stacey Q peaked at #89 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Smoking Gun” by Robert Cray Band peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “The Finer Things” by Steve Winwood peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “The Secret Of My Success” by Night Ranger peaked at #64 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Walking Down Your Street” by Bangles peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, MCA releases Reba McEntireʹs album “Reba”
In 1988, “Crossroads,” (which had nothing to do with Britney Spearsʹ 2002 movie of the same name), a four-CD boxed set documenting the first quarter century of Eric Claptonʹs career, was released; the 73-track retrospective, which included rare and previously unreleased material, reached number 34 and went on to sell more than two million copies.
In 1988, “Supersonic” single by J.J. Fad was released
In 1989, Actress Lucille Ball underwent several hours of open heart surgery in Los Angeles.
In 1989, The album “Twice Shy” was released by Great White.
In 1989, “Rescue 911” began airing on CBS
In 1989, “She Drives Me Crazy” single by Fine Young Cannibals was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1986, "Absolute Beginners" was released by Palace Pictures / Goldcrest Films / Virgin Films; Julien Temple (director); Richard Burridge, Christopher Wicking, Don Macpherson (screenplay); Eddie O'Connell, Patsy Kensit, David Bowie, James Fox, Ray Davies, Anita Morris, Steven Berkoff, Sade, Edward Tudor-Pole, Graham Fletcher-Cook, Tony Hippolyte, Bruce Payne, Paul Rhys, Lionel Blair, Eve Ferret, Mandy Rice-Davies, Julian Firth, Alan Freeman, Chris Pitt, Gary Beadle, Robbie Coltrane, Carmen Ejogo, Ronald Fraser, Joe McKenna, Irene Handl, Peter-Hugo Daly, Sylvia Sims, Slim Gaillard, Jess Conrad, Smiley Culture, Amanda Jane Powell, Johnny Shannon, Colin Jeavons, Sandie Shaw, Bruno Tonioli, Eric Sykes; Musical; Live Action
In 1986, "At Close Range" was released by Orion Pictures; James Foley (director); Nicholas Kazan (screenplay); Sean Penn, Christopher Walken, Mary Stuart Masterson, Crispin Glover, Tracey Walter, Christopher Penn, Millie Perkins, Eileen Ryan, Kiefer Sutherland, R.D. Call, David Strathairn, J.C. Quinn, Candy Clark, Jake Dengel, Stephen Geoffreys, Alan Autry, Noelle Parker; Crime, Drama; Live Action
In 1986, "Desert Bloom" was released by Columbia Pictures / Carson Productions; Eugene Corr (director/screenplay); Linda Remy (screenplay); Jon Voight, JoBeth Williams, Ellen Barkin, Allen Garfield, Annabeth Gish, Jay Underwood, Ann Risley, Desiree Joseph, Dusty Balcerzak, Tressi Loria, Laura Rasmussen, William Lang, Jim McCarthy; Drama; Live Action
In 1986, "Murphy's Law" was released by Cannon Films; J. Lee Thompson (director); Gail Morgan Hickman (screenplay); Charles Bronson, Carrie Snodgress, Robert F. Lyons, Richard Romanus, Kathleen Wilhoite, Angel Tompkins, Bill Henderson, James Luisi, Janet MacLachlan, Lawrence Tierney, Clifford A. Pellow, Don Brodie; Thriller; Live Action
In 1986, "Wise Guys" was released by MGM Entertainment Co.; Brian De Palma (director); George Gallo, Norman Steinberg (screenplay); Danny DeVito, Joe Piscopo, Harvey Keitel, Ray Sharkey, Dan Hedaya, Captain Lou Albano, Julie Bovasso, Patti LuPone, Antonia Rey, Matthew Kaye, Frank Vincent, Anthony Holland, Dan Resin, Jill Larson, Maria Pitillo, Catherine Scorsese, Charles Scorsese, Mimi Cecchini, Tony Munafo, Tony Rizzoli, Rick Petrucelli; Black Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, “Can'tcha Say (You Believe In Me)/Still In Love” by Boston peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” by Aretha Franklin And George Michael peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “It's A Love Thing” by The Whispers peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Midnight Blue” by Lou Gramm peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Shy Girl” by Stacey Q peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Smoking Gun” by The Robert Cray Band peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Finer Things” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Secret Of My Success” by Night Ranger peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Walking Down Your Street” by The Bangles peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “While You See A Chance” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “As We Lay” by Shirley Murdock peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Come Go With Me” by Exposé peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Dancing With My Mirror” by Corey Hart peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Dirty Water” by Paul Hyde And The Payola$ (as Rock And Hyde) peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Each Time You Break My Heart” by Nick Kamen peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “How Many Lies?” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Go Crazy” by Flesh For Lulu peaked at number 96 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I'm An Adult Now” by The Pursuit Of Happiness peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Living In A Fantasy” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Super Trouper” by ABBA peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Party's Over (Hopelessly In Love)” by Journey peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Come Go With Me” by Exposé peaked at number 19 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Dancing With My Mirror” by Corey Hart peaked at number 33 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Dirty Water” by Paul Hyde And The Payola$ (as Rock And Hyde) peaked at number 20 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Each Time You Break My Heart” by Nick Kamen peaked at number 64 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “How Many Lies?” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 86 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Go Crazy” by Flesh For Lulu peaked at number 96 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I'm An Adult Now” by The Pursuit Of Happiness peaked at number 35 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪ “Werewolves Of London” by Warren Zevon peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Bring Him Back Home” by Hugh Masekela peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Crocodiles” by Echo And The Bunnymen peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Cry No Mercy” by Tom Verlaine peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Day-In Day-Out” by David Bowie peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Dogs Of War” by Exploited peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Eve's Volcano” by Julian Cope peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Ever Fallen In Love” by Fine Young Cannibals peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Following” by The Bangles peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I'm So Happy / Time” by Light Of The World peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Just Between You And Me” by April Wine peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Keep Your Eye On Me” by Herb Alpert peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Lean On Me” by Club Nouveau peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let My People Go-Go” by The Rainmakers peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Love Is A Dangerous Game” by Millie Jackson peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Making Your Mind Up” by Bucks Fizz peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “My Mike Sounds Nice” by Salt-N-Pepa peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Night Games” by Graham Bonnet peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Nomzamo” by Latin Quarter peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Radio Heart” by Radio Heart Featuring Gary Numan peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Se La” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Still Of The Night” by Whitesnake peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Wanted Dead Or Alive” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Watching The Wheels” by John Lennon peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪ “Rapture / Walk Like Me” by Blondie peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Boom Boom (Let's Go Back To My Room)” by Paul Lekakis peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Everything I Own” by Boy George peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hit Me With Your Best Shot / Don't Let It Show” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “It's In The Way That You Use It” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Jacob's Ladder” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Mama Don't / Friday” by J.J. Cale peaked at number 70 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Shake It And Dance / U.S. Male” by Hilly Michaels peaked at number 69 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Somewhere Out There” by Linda Ronstadt And James Ingram peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Tell It Like It Is / Strange Euphoria” by Heart peaked at number 51 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Breaker / The Breaker (Instrumental)” by John Williamson And Charles Tingwell peaked at number 100 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Final Countdown” by Europe peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Walking On Thin Ice / It Happened” by Yoko Ono peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We Connect” by Stacey Q peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪ “Rapture” by Blondie peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Antmusic” by Adam And The Ants peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Day-In Day-Out” by David Bowie peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Don't Dream It's Over” by Crowded House peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Judas / Can't Help It” by Numatics / Screaming Mee Mees peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” by The Georgia Satellites peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “One Day At A Time” by Cristy Lane peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Pressure Down” by John Farnham peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Great Pretender” by Freddie Mercury peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Walking On Thin Ice” by Yoko Ono peaked at number 48 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “What You Get Is What You See” by Tina Turner peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “World Shut Your Mouth” by Julian Cope peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Een keer in m'n leven” by André Hazes peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Get The Sweetest Feeling” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Jealous Guy” by Roxy Music peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Marionette” by Maribelle peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Marliese” by Fischer-Z peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Midnight Magic Maniac” by New Adventures peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Mister Sandman” by Emmylou Harris peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Puntje d'r in, puntje d'r uit” by De Slijpers peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Rappin' Reggae Night” by GMT One peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Se La” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Throwdown Mix / Stone Love” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Wat is dan liefde” by André Hazes peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “With Or Without You” by U2 peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Der Gnubbel” by Mike Krüger peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Fade To Grey” by Visage peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1981, “In The Air Tonight” by Phil Collins peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Time Is Time” by Andy Gibb peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You Give Love A Bad Name” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You Sexy Thing [Remix]” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Duel au soleil” by Étienne Daho peaked at number 17 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Electrica Salsa (Baba Baba)” by Off peaked at number 3 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “La fièvre dans le sang” by Alain Chamfort peaked at number 36 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Looking For Clues” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Stone Love” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 22 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Weak In The Presence Of Beauty” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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