In 1982, John Cougar, who has had little success as performer, but has seen his composition “I Need a Lover” become a smash for Pat Benatar, kicks off a rise to his career with “Hurts So Good.” It enters the pop charts at #83 and will make it to number two. The song “Jack and Diane” and the album from which the tunes came from, “American Fool,” both go to number one.
In 1982, R.C., “Ebony And Ivory” by Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Genius Of Love” by Tom Tom Club peaked at #31 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Mama Used To Say” by Junior peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, The Survivors, featuring Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins, entered the Country chart. The live recording was from a Johnny Cash concert in Stuttgart, West Germany the revious year, when Lewis and Perkins (also on-tour in Germany at the same time), showed up unexpectedly and were asked to perform on the second half of the show with Cash. The live tapes were edited and mixed by co-producer Rodney Crowell.
In 1984, Rick Dees is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
In 1987, Howard Stern holds a free speech rally at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza New York City.
In 1987, On Days of our Lives, after seeing her sister Kim (Patsy Pease) with Paul Stewart (Robert S. Woods), Kayla Brady (Mary Beth Evans) wondered to Jack Deveraux (James Acheson) if she should move on from Steve Johnson. Meanwhile, Steve (Stephen Nichols) helped his sister Adrienne (Judi Evans) by making "Patch's One-Eyed Chili."
In 1988, Fleetwood Macʹs Mick Fleetwood marries Sarah Recor.
In 1989, Whoʹs the leader of the club thatʹs made for you and me? B-R-I-T-N-E-Y 'N-S-Y-N-C? The Disney Channel unleashes a third generation of “The Mickey Mouse Club” upon the world, though itʹs now only “MMC.” The show doesnʹt turn into a star-maker until its fourth season with the additions of future “Felicity” actress Keri Russell and 'NSYNC-er JC Chasez. Season six brings Ryan Gosling (“Young Hercules”), fellow 'NSYNC cohort Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears.
In 1989, “Full Moon Fever” album by Tom Petty was released
In 1980, "Death Watch" was released by Quartet Films / SELTA Films / Little Bear / Sara Films / Gaumont / Antenne 2 / TV 13 Munich; Bertrand Tavernier (director/screenplay); David Rayfiel (screenplay); Romy Schneider, Harvey Keitel, Max von Sydow, Harry Dean Stanton, Thérèse Liotard, William Russell, Vadim Glowna, Caroline Langrishe, Bernhard Wicki, Robbie Coltrane; Sci-Fi; Live action
In 1981, "Cattle Annie and Little Britches" was released by Universal Pictures / Hemdale Film Corporation; Lamont Johnson (director); David Eyre, Robert Ward (screenplay); Burt Lancaster, John Savage, Rod Steiger, Amanda Plummer, Diane Lane, Scott Glenn, Redmond Gleeson, William Russ, Ken Call, Buck Taylor, Roger Cudney Jr., Michael Conrad, John Quade, Perry Lang, Steven Ford, Chad Hastings, Yvette Sweetman; Drama, Western; Live Action
In 1981, "The Hand" was released by Orion Pictures / Warner Bros.; Oliver Stone (director/screenplay); Michael Caine, Andrea Marcovicci, Annie McEnroe, Bruce McGill, Viveca Lindfors, Rosemary Murphy, Mara Hobel, Pat Corley, Charles Fleischer; Horror; Live Action
In 1981, "Ms. 45" was released by Rochelle Films / Navaron Films; Abel Ferrara (director); Nicholas St. John (screenplay); Zöë Tamerlis, Steve Singer, Jack Thibeau, Peter Yellen, Abel Ferrara, Editta Sherman, Albert Sinkys, Darlene Stuto, Helen McGara, Nike Zachmanoglou, Vincent Gruppi, James Albanese; Thriller; Live Action
In 1981, "Night School" was released by Paramount Pictures / Lorimar / Resource Productions; Ken Hughes (director); Ruth Avergon (screenplay); Leonard Mann, Rachel Ward, Drew Snyder, Joseph R. Sicari, Nicholas Cairis, Karen MacDonald, Annette Miller, Bill McCann, Margo Skinner, Kevin Fennessy, Elizabeth Barnitz, Holly Hardman, Meb Boden, Leonard Corman, Belle McDonald, Ed Higgins; Thriller, Slasher; Live Action
In 1981, "Take This Job and Shove It" was released by Avco Embassy Pictures / Cinema Group Ventures; Gus Trikonis (director); Barry Schneider (screenplay); Robert Hays, Art Carney, Barbara Hershey, David Keith, Tim Thomerson, Martin Mull, Eddie Albert, Penelope Milford, David Allan Coe, Lacy J. Dalton, Royal Dano, Virgil Frye, James Karen, Len Lesser, Suzanne Kent, Joan Prather, George Lindsey, Johnny Paycheck, Charlie Rich, Fran Ryan, Stephan Meyers, Bob Chandler; Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, "Extreme Prejudice" was released by TriStar Pictures / Carolco Pictures; Walter Hill (director); John Milius, Fred Rexer, Deric Washburn, Harry Kleiner (screenplay); Nick Nolte, Powers Boothe, Michael Ironside, María Conchita Alonso, Rip Torn, Clancy Brown, William Forsythe, John Dennis Johnston, Marco Rodríguez, Luis Contreras, Tommy "Tiny" Lister, Mickey Jones, Thomas Rosales Jr., Matt Mulhern, Larry B. Scott, Dan Tullis, Jr.; Action, Western; Live Action
In 1987, "My Demon Lover" was released by New Line Cinema; Charlie Loventhal (director); Leslie Ray (screenplay); Scott Valentine, Michele Little, Robert Trebor, Alan Fudge, Gina Gallego, Calvert DeForest, Arnold Johnson, Marsha Clark, Karl Johnson, Lin Shaye, Tasia Valenza, Dan Patrick Brady, Eva Charney, Kennedy Clarke, Steven Hutchins, Franis James, Peewee Piemonte, Leslie Ray; Comedy; Live Action
In 1982, “Genius Of Love” by Tom Tom Club peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Make Up Your Mind” by Aurra peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Mama Used To Say” by Junior peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Right The First Time” by Gamma peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Teach Me Tonight” by Al Jarreau peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Fantasy” by Aldo Nova peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Over The Line” by Eddie Schwartz peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Should I Do It” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Stick It Where The Sun Don't Shine” by Nick Lowe peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Cat People (Putting Out Fire)” by David Bowie peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Ebony And Ivory” by Paul McCartney And Stevie Wonder peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Freeze-Frame” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Give Me Back My Heart” by Dollar peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Make A Move On Me” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Night Birds” by Shakatak peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Papa's Got A Brand New Pigbag” by Pigbag peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Save It For Later” by The (English) Beat peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “You Got The Power” by War peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Can Feel The Fire / Come On” by Renée Geyer peaked at number 60 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Nothing Special / Passing” by Mark Gillespie peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “One Day In Your Life / Take Me Back” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Perhaps Love / Annie's Song” by John Denver And Plácido Domingo peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Please, Will You Take Your Children Home Before I Do Them In / The Ballad Of Bill Spink's Bedstead” by Pam Ayres peaked at number 97 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Pretend / Goosebumps” by Alvin Stardust peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Save Me / Slippin' Away” by Tanya Tucker peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Spirits In The Material World / Low Life” by The Police peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Harden My Heart” by Quarterflash peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Could Never Miss You (More Than I Do)” by Lulu peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Love Plus One” by Haircut 100 peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Oh Julie” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Perhaps Love” by John Denver And Plácido Domingo peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Stars On 45 III (A Tribute To Stevie Wonder) aka Stars on Stevie” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “We're In This Love Together” by Al Jarreau peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Why Tell Me, Why” by Anita Meyer peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪✪ “Homosapien” by Pete Shelley peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪✪ “The Lunatics (Have Taken Over The Asylum)” by Fun Boy Three peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Lenny” by The Buggles peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “More Than This” by Roxy Music peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Omdat (Parce que, Because)” by Bloem peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Why Can't We Live Together” by Kenneth Sherman peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “You Got The Power” by War peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Dag efter dag” by Chips peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Kärleken lever” by Ann-Louise Hanson peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Let's Get It Up” by AC/DC peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Oh Julie” by Lasse Stefanz peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “On The Road Again” by Barrabas peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Ögon som glittrar” by Freestyle peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Ebony And Ivory” by Paul McCartney And Stevie Wonder peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Ögon som glittrar” by Freestyle peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Hollywood 26 25 24” by MainStreet peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Love Rock And Roll” by Joan Jett And The Blackhearts peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Non succederà più” by Claudia Mori peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪✪ “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by Tight Fit peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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