In 1980, “Sweet Forgiveness” album by Bonnie Raitt was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1980, “The David Letterman Show”, TV Talk Show; last aired on NBC daytime. It won Emmys the following May and returned on NBCʹs late night sked in February 1982.
In 1981, NBC brought the Smothers Brothers back to prime time with “Fitz and Bones,” a TV news drama set in San Francisco. The show lasted four weeks.
In 1981, R.C., “Alien” by Atlanta Rhythm Section peaked at #29 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Heʹs A Liar” by Bee Gees peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “In The Dark” by Billy Squier peaked at #35 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Sheʹs A Bad Mama Jama (Sheʹs Built, Sheʹs Stacked” by Carl Carlton peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Super Freak (part 1)” by Rick James peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Working In The Coal Mine” by Devo peaked at #43 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Nashville Palace”, TV Music; debut on NBC.
In 1983, “The Wild Heart” album by Stevie Nicks was released
In 1985, “Scarecrow” album by John Mellencamp was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1986, TV Guide Listing: 9 p.m./ET “Sledge Hammer!” (ABC): Doreau and Hammer are taken hostage during a bank robbery after she insists that he learn to handle things like a “civil human being.” Trunk: Harrison Page. Doreau: Anne-Marie Martin. Hammer: David Rasche.
In 1986, “To Hell With The Devil” album by Stryper was released
In 1987, Fleetwood Macʹs 1976 album “Rumours” opened its 397th week on the United Kingdom chart, becoming the holder of the record for the most weeks on that chart, overtaking Meat Loafʹs album “Bat Out Of Hell.”
In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd of Moonlighting”. Other Articles: Tom Brokaw, Star Trek: The Next Generation
In 1987, R.C., “Bad” by Michael Jackson peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; “Weird Al” Yankovic parodied it into “Fat”.
In 1987, R.C., “Causing A Commotion” by Madonna peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Letʹs Work” by Mick Jagger peaked at #39 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “You Are The Girl” by The Cars peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, Keith Richardsʹ “Take It So Hard,” first single from “Talk Is Cheap,” is released.
In 1988, The Beatles “Past Masters” Double LP was relased in the U.S.
In 1988, “Living Years” album by Mike + The Mechanics was released
In 1989, Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor was sentenced to 72 hours in jail for slapping a Beverly Hills police officer. She also was ordered to perform 120 hours of community service at a womenʹs shelter.
In 1986, "Soul Man" was released by New World Pictures; Steve Miner (director); Carol Black (screenplay); C. Thomas Howell, Rae Dawn Chong, Arye Gross, James B. Sikking, Leslie Nielsen, James Earl Jones, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Maree Cheatham, Wallace Langham, Melora Hardin; Comedy; Live Action
In 1986, "Trick or Treat" was released by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group; Charles Martin Smith (director); Joel Soisson, Michael S. Murphey (screenplay); Marc Price, Tony Fields, Lisa Orgolini, Doug Savant, Elaine Joyce, Glen Morgan, Gene Simmons, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Nunn, Charles Martin Smith, Clare Nono; Horror; Live Action
In 1981, “Alien” by The Atlanta Rhythm Section peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “American Dream” by Simon F. peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Atlanta Lady (Something About Your Love)” by Marty Balin peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Bad” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Betcha Say That” by Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Causing A Commotion” by Madonna peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Follow You” by Glen Burtnick peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “He's A Liar” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “In My Dreams” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “In The Dark” by Billy Squier peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “It's All I Can Do” by Anne Murray peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let's Work” by Mick Jagger peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “No One In The World” by Anita Baker peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Share Your Love With Me” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)” by Carl Carlton peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Super Freak” by Rick James peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Take Me Now” by David Gates peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Wired For Sound” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You Are The Girl” by The Cars peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “You Saved My Soul” by Burton Cummings peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “Working In The Coal Mine” by Devo peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Need Love” by LL Cool J peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Living In The Golden Age” by Gowan peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “One Heartbeat” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Night Owls” by Little River Band peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Where Is Love” by Diamond In The Rough peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Who Will You Run To” by Heart peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “You Can Take My Heart Away” by Silver Condor peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Need Love” by LL Cool J peaked at number 59 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Living In The Golden Age” by Gowan peaked at number 78 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “One Heartbeat” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 52 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Where Is Love” by Diamond In The Rough peaked at number 83 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Who Will You Run To” by Heart peaked at number 19 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Be Thankful For What You Got” by Oliver Cheatham peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Blue Water” by Fields Of The Nephilim peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Crazy Crazy Nights” by KISS peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Crockett's Theme” by Jan Hammer peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Don't Stop” by L.A. Mix peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Don't You Want Me” by Jody Watley peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Easy Lady” by Spagna peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Gloria” by U2 peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Holding On” by Jonathan Butler peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I've Save You All My Kisses” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “It's Raining” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Juke Box Hero” by Foreigner peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Just Like Heaven” by The Cure peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Mony Mony” by Amazulu peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Muscle Deep” by Then Jerico peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Rain In The Summertime” by The Alarm peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “She's Mine” by Cameo peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Silvermac” by Westworld peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Thunder In The Mountains” by Toyah peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We've Only Just Begun” by Glenn Jones peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “When The Fingers Point” by The Christians peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “Mad Eyed Screamer” by The Creatures peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “O Superman” by Laurie Anderson peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Her Charity” by Boom Crash Opera peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hold On Tight / When Time Stood Still” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I'm Gonna Love Her For Both Of Us / Everything Is Permitted” by Meat Loaf peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Oh Darling” by Models peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Really Wanna Know You / More Than A Heartache” by Gary Wright peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Sat In Your Lap / Lord Of The Reedy River” by Kate Bush peaked at number 93 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Shattered Dreams” by Johnny Hates Jazz peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Who's Crying Now? / Mother, Father” by Journey peaked at number 65 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Wishing Well” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪✪ “Star Trekkin' / Dub Trek” by The Firm (U.K.) peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “Stray Cat Strut / Drink That Bottle Down” by Stray Cats peaked at number 57 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Bad” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Beds Are Burning” by Midnight Oil peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Don't Play Me A Symphony” by Anne Dumont peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Green Door” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Hands Of My Heart” by The Warratahs peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I'm Gonna Love Her For Both Of Us” by Meat Loaf peaked at number 40 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Jumpin' Jive” by Joe Jackson peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Passionate Friend” by The Teardrop Explodes peaked at number 48 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Roadblock” by Stock Aitken Waterman peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Beach Boys Medley” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪✪ “Die Yuppie Die” by Painters and Dockers peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “All Out Of Love” by Sandra Reemer peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Brilliant Disguise” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Dancin' The Night Away” by Voggue peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Het uur van de waarheid” by Karin peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Loving You Again” by Chris Rea peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Meer Nederlandse sterre (Holland olé)” by Rubberen Robbie peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Paper In Fire” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “You'll Never Know” by Hi-Gloss peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Causing A Commotion” by Madonna peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Heart and Soul” by T'Pau peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Don't Want To Be A Hero” by Johnny Hates Jazz peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You” by Glenn Medeiros peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Play It Cool” by Freiheit peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Voyage Voyage” by Desireless peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Living In A Box” by Living In A Box peaked at number 18 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Green Door” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You Win Again” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “Enola Gay” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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