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In 1980, An estimated 83 million viewers tuned in to the CBS prime-time soap opera Dallas to find out the answer to that summer long cliffhanger: “Who Shot J.R. (Ewing)?”; It turned out to be his sister-in-law Kristin Shephard, played by Mary Crosby; the season-ending March episode of “Dallas” began the tradition of season-ending cliff-hangers; Dallas also pioneered the “shower”/“dream” season. The jilted mistress was seen holding the smoking gun after a summer of viewers asking that haunting question, “Who Shot J.R. (Ewing)?” Eighty percent of all viewers watched the show, a 53.3 rating.

In 1980, “Freedom Of Choice” album by Devo was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1981, R.C., “Controversy” by Prince peaked at #70 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “Here I Am (Just When I Thought I Was Over You)” by Air Supply peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “Letʹs Get Physical” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for ten weeks.

In 1981, R.C., “Sausalito Summerlight” by Diesel peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1981, Brigham Youngʹs Jim McMahon passes for 552 yards in a 56-28 victory over Utah. Gordon Hudson sets the NCAA record for yards gained by a tight end with 259.

In 1982, The National Football League resumed its season following a 57-day playerʹs strike, with less than capacity crowds reported at all 13 games that were played.

In 1983, Michael Jacksonʹs award-winning 14-minute video for Thriller, which cost over $1,000,000 to produce, premiered in Los Angeles.

In 1983, The Hooters restaurant chain was launched.

In 1983, “Doonesbury” opens at Biltmore Theater New York City for 104 performances.

In 1984, Frank Zappaʹs album [39] THING-FISH was released.

In 1984, Frank Zappaʹs album [40] FRANCESCO ZAPPA was released.

In 1984, “Teachers” album Soundtrack was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1984, “Tonight” album by David Bowie was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1985, Frank Zappaʹs album [41a] FZ MEETS THE MOTHERS OF PREVENTION was released.

In 1986, Lynn Andersonʹs 1971 hit song “Rose Garden” was certified platinum, the only platinum of her career.

In 1986, “Switched On Bach” album by Wendy Carlos was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1986, Johnny Cashʹs albums, Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison and Johnny Cash at San Quentin, was certified platinum and double platinum in 1986.

In 1987, Actors Bruce Willis and Demi Moore are married in Las Vegas, Nevada. They separated after ten years.

In 1987, R.C., “Brilliant Disguise” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Mony Mony” (Live) by Billy Idol peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “The Real Thing” by Jellybean and Steven Dante peaked at #82 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Bizarre” co-host and frequent Letterman guest “Super Dave” Osborne got his own program “Super Dave” TV Variety Show on Showtime.

In 1988, On Another World, Dick Cavett guest starred as a hypnotist who tried to help Felicia Gallant (Linda Dano).

In 1988, On Santa Barbara, Julia Wainright's (Nancy Lee Grahn) wedding to "Mason Capwell" (Lane Davies) began but she stopped the ceremony. "Mason" was actually lookalike Sonny Sprockett.

In 1988, “Diesel And Dust” album by Midnight Oil was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1988, Pink Floyd release their first live album, “The Delicate Sound Of Thunder”.

In 1989, On Another World, John Hudson (David Forsyth) and Sharlene Frame Watts (Anna Holbrook) were married. Frankie Frame (Alice Barrett) caught the bouquet.

In 1980, "The Apple" was released by The Cannon Group / NF Geria II / Filmgesellschaft mbH; Menahem Golan (director/screenplay); Catherine Mary Stewart, Allan Love, Grace Kennedy, George Gilmour, Joss Ackland, Vladek Sheybal, Ray Shell, Miriam Margoyles, Derek Deadman, George S. Clinton, Finola Hughes, Femi Taylor, John Chester, Michael Logan, Francesca Poston, Leslie Meadows, Gunter Notthoff, Clem Davies, Coby Recht, Iris Recht; Sci-Fi, Musical, Comedy; Live action

In 1980, "Babylon" was released by Kino Lorber Repertory / Seventy-Seven / National Film Finance Corporation; Franco Rosso (director/screenplay); Martin Stellman (screenplay); Brinsley Forde, Karl Howman, Trevor Laird, T-Bone Wilson, Mel Smith, Stefan Kalipha, Mark Monero, Alan Igbon, King Sounds, Maggie Steed, Mikey Campbell, Angus Zeb, David Gant, Gary Whelan, Vilma Hollingbery, Jah Shaka, Brian Bovell, Victor Romero Evans, David N. Haynes, Archie Pool, Beverly Michaels, Beverley Dublin, Granville Garner, David Cunningham, Cosmo Laidlaw, Yvonne Agard, Donovan Platt, Anthony Trent, Patrick Worrall, Malcolm Frederick, Cynthia Powell, Ann Duncan; Drama; Live action

In 1980, "Hurray for Betty Boop" was released by Paramount Pictures / Fleischer Studios; Dave Fleischer (director); Mae Questel; Comedy; Animation

In 1984, "A Christmas Story (re-release)" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Co.; Bob Clark (director/screenplay); Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown (screenplay); Peter Billingsley, Jean Shepherd, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Ian Petrella, Scott Schwartz, R. D. Robb, Zack Ward, Yano Anaya, Tedde Moore, Jeff Gillen, Leslie Carlson; Comedy; Live Action

In 1984, "Falling in Love" was released by Paramount Pictures; Ulu Grosbard (director); Michael Cristofer (screenplay); Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest, David Clennon, Jane Kaczmarek, George Martin, Harvey Keitel, Victor Argo, Jesse Bradford, Roganda Mart; Romance, Drama; Live Action

In 1984, "Supergirl" was released by Tri-Star Pictures / Artistry / Investors In Industry / Robert Fleming Leasing / St. Michael Finance; Jeannot Szwarc (director); David Odell (screenplay); Faye Dunaway, Helen Slater, Hart Bochner, Peter Cook, Mia Farrow, Marc McClure, Brenda Vaccaro, Peter O'Toole, Simon Ward, Maureen Teefy, David Healy, Sandra Dickinson, Matt Frewer, Kelly Hunter, Glory Annen; Superhero; Live Action

In 1986, "An American Tail" was released by Universal Pictures / Sullivan Bluth Studios / Amblin Entertainment; Don Bluth (director); Don Bluth, John Pomeroy, Gary Goldman (producers); Judy Freudberg, Tony Geiss (screenplay); David Kirschner, Judy Freudberg, Tony Geiss (story); David Kirschner (creator); Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall (executive producers); Steven Spielberg, David Kirschner (executive producers); Cynthia Weil, James Horner, Barry Mann (original songs), James Horner (music); Phillip Glasser, Amy Green, Nehemiah Persoff, Erica Yohn, Dom DeLuise, Christopher Plummer, Pat Musick, Cathianne Blore, John Finnegan, Will Ryan, Hal Smith, Neil Ross, Madeline Kahn, Dan Kuenster; Musical, Adventure, Drama, Family; Animation

In 1986, "Defense of the Realm" was released by Hemdale Film Corporation; David Drury (director); Martin Stellman (screenplay); Gabriel Byrne, Greta Scacchi, Denholm Elliott, Ian Bannen, Fulton Mackay, Bill Paterson, David Calder, Frederick Treves, Robbie Coltrane, Annabel Leventon, Graham Fletcher-Cook, Danny Webb, Prentis Hancock, Mark Tandy, Oliver Ford Davies, George Ellis Jonesas, James Fleet, Lyndon Brook, Philip Whitchurch, Laurance Rudic; Thriller, Political

In 1986, "Firewalker" was released by Cannon Films; J. Lee Thompson (director); Robert Gosnell (screenplay); Chuck Norris, Louis Gossett Jr., Melody Anderson, Will Sampson, Sonny Landham, John Rhys-Davies, Ian Abercrombie, Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, John Hazelwood, Richard Lee-Sung, Álvaro Carcaño, Dale Payne, Kevin Zinter, Mário Arévalo, Miguel Ángel Fuentes; Action, Adventure, Comedy

In 1986, "Song of the South (re-release)" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; Harve Foster, Wilfred Jackson (directors); Morton Grant, Maurice Rapf, Dalton S. Reymond, Bill Peet, George Stallings, Ralph Wright (screenplay); James Baskett, Bobby Driscoll, Luana Patten, Ruth Warrick, Hattie McDaniel, Lucile Watson, Mary Field, Johnny Lee, Nick Stewart, Roy Glenn, Clarence Nash, Glenn Leedy, Erik Rolf, Olivier Urbain, George Nokes, Gene Holland, Helen Crozier, Anita Brown; Musical; Comedy; Drama; Live Action; Animation

In 1986, "The Wraith" was released by New Century Vista; Mike Marvin (director/screenplay); Charlie Sheen, Nick Cassavetes, Sherilyn Fenn, Randy Quaid, Matthew Barry, Clint Howard, Griffin O'Neal, David Sherrill, Jamie Bozian, Chris Nash, Christopher Bradley, Jeffrey Sudzin, Peder Melhuse, Michael Hundrtford, Dick Alexander, Vickie Benson, Steven Eckholdt, Elizabeth Cox, Joan H. Reynolds; Action, Fantasy

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, 😉 “Beautiful World” by Devo peaked at number 102 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, ⛵ “Sausolito Summernight” by Diesel [NL] peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Brilliant Disguise” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Controversy” by Prince peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Here I Am (Just When I Thought I Was Over You)” by Air Supply peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Want You, I Need You” by Chris Christian peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Won't Forget You” by Poison peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I've Been In Love Before” by Cutting Crew peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “If You Let Me Stay” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Kick The Wall” by Jimmy Davis and Junction peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Mony Mony” by Billy Idol peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Physical” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Reservations For Two” by Dionne Warwick (Dionne and Kashif) peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Snap Shot” by Slave peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Strap Me In” by The Cars peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Sweet Merrillee” by Donnie Iris peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Cowboy and The Lady” by John Denver peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Real Thing” by Jellybean Featuring Steven Dante peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, 😉 “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, 😉 “Oh Yeah” by Yello peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, ⛵ “Little Lies” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Boys Night Out” by Timothy B. Schmit peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Don't Let Him Know” by Prism peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Here I Am (Just When I Thought I Was Over You)” by Air Supply peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Love Will Find A Way” by Yes peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Lovin', Kissin' and Huggin'” by Powder Blues peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Magic Power” by Triumph peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Rain” by Michael Breen peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Love Of A Woman” by Klaatu peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Tryin' To Live My Life Without You” by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Try” by Blue Rodeo peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “U Got The Look” by Prince Featuring Sheena Easton peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “When She Was My Girl” by The Four Tops peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “You Make Me Love You” by Roger Hodgson peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, 😉 “Oh Yeah” by Yello peaked at number 41 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, ⛵ “Little Lies” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 13 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Boys Night Out” by Timothy B. Schmit peaked at number 69 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Love Will Find A Way” by Yes peaked at number 30 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Rain” by Michael Breen peaked at number 33 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Try” by Blue Rodeo peaked at number 6 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “U Got The Look” by Prince Featuring Sheena Easton peaked at number 17 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “You Make Me Love You” by Roger Hodgson peaked at number 44 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “(I've Had) The Time Of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “All Across The Nation” by Radio Heart Featuring Gary Numan peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Birthday” by The Sugarcubes peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Communicate” by Full House peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)” by Haircut 100 peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Females” by The Cookie Crew peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Fourelevenfourtyfour” by Pete Wylie peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Funny How Time Flies” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Girls Can Jak Too” by Zuzan peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Go Cut Creator Go” by LL Cool J peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Groove” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Cannot Carry On” by Princess peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Don't Need No Doctor” by W.A.S.P. peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Started Something I Couldn't Finish” by The Smiths peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “In The Clouds” by All About Eve peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Indian Reservation” by 999 peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “It's My Thing” by Epee Md peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jack Mix IV” by Mirage peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Me and Mr. Sanchez” by Blue Rondo à la Turk peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “My Baby Just Cares For Me” by Nina Simone peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “My Beloved Girl” by Edwyn Collins peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Never Again” by Classix Nouveaux peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Never Can Say Goodbye” by The Communards peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “On Fire” by Blue Zone peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Physical” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Prime Time TV” by Basia peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Starchild” by Level 42 peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Second Time” by Elaine Paige peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Throwing My Baby Away With The Bathwater” by Tenpole Tudor peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Tom Sawyer” by Rush peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Tonight I'm Yours (Don't Hurt Me)” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Way Out” by The La's peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “We'll Be Together” by Sting peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Who's That Mix” by This Year's Blonde peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, 😉 “The Beach Boys Medley / God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, 😉🤣 “I've Been Everywhere (Around Newcastle) / This Isn't A Comeback” by Rick Pointon and Alan Windon peaked at number 74 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, ⛵ “Electric Blue” by Icehouse peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Causing A Commotion” by Madonna peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Don't Wanna Be The One / Written In The Heart” by Midnight Oil peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Fade Away (EP)” by Matt Finish peaked at number 59 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Ghost Town / Why? / Friday Night, Saturday Morning” by The Special AKA (The Specials) peaked at number 68 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Glory Road” by Richard Clapton peaked at number 42 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Learning To Fly” by Pink Floyd peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Physical / The Promise (The Dolphin Song)” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Physical Favours” by Sharon O'Neill peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Stroke / Too Daze Gone” by Billy Squier peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, 😉🤣 “Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor)” by Abigail Mead and Nigel Goulding peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, 😉🤣 “Too Drunk To F--k” by Dead Kennedys peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, ⛵ “The Voice” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Casanova” by LeVert peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Chant No. 1 (I Don't Need This Pressure On)” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Do You See What I See” by Hunters and Collectors peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Europe After The Rain” by John Foxx peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Fire / Ticket To Ride” by Sly and Robbie peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Surrender (To The Spirit Of The Night)” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Want To Be Free” by Toyah peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Lies” by Jonathan Butler peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Mad Mary” by The Valentines peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Maybe” by Sharon O'Neill peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Really Wanna Know You” by Gary Wright peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Rent” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Set Me Free (Rosa Lee)” by Los Lobos peaked at number 45 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, 😉 “Love Potion Number Nine” by Lee Towers peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, 😉 “O Superman” by Laurie Anderson peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, 😉 “Walk On The Wild Side” by Coco M. peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, ⛵ “Little Lies” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, ⛵ “Twilight” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “A New Tomorrow” by Piet Veerman peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Crazy” by Icehouse peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” by The Police peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Faith” by George Michael peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Here I Go Again (1987)” by Whitesnake peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Am A Camera” by The Buggles peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Let Your Body Move It” by Fat Eddy Band peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Let's Groove” by Earth, Wind and Fire peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Lock Up Your Daughters” by Slade peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Love Games” by Level 42 peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Maybe Tomorrow” by UB40 peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Only In My Dreams” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Pretend” by Alvin Stardust peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “R.R. Express” by Rose Royce peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Rent” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Teenage Queenie” by Pussycat peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Real Thing” by Jellybean Featuring Steven Dante peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Under Your Thumb” by Godley and Creme peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Wired For Sound” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, 😉🤣 “Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor)” by Abigail Mead and Nigel Goulding peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Faith” by George Michael peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Let Me Love You” by John Norum peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “You Win Again” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “Crazy Music” by Ottawan peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Das schaffst du nicht” by Ibo peaked at number 23 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Green Door” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Heart Over Mind” by Jennifer Rush peaked at number 24 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Ja, wenn wir alle Englein wären” by Fred Sonnenschein und seine Freunde peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Japanese Boy” by Aneka peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Just Another Broken Heart” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Never Let Me Down Again” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 29 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Sweetheart - Darlin' - My Deer (Lisa My Love)” by Mixed Emotions peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Whiteland” by Opus peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “You Win Again” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Bad” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Djobi djoba” by Gipsy Kings peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “La bamba '87” by Ritchie Valens peaked at number 29 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Scatterlings Of Africa” by Johnny Clegg and Savuka peaked at number 8 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Criticize” by Alexander O'Neal peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Faith” by George Michael peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Beethoven (I Love To Listen To)” by Eurythmics peaked at number 19 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Love In The First Degree” by Bananarama peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Someone Like You” by Bangkok peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Germany 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ⛵ “Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number 39 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 1981, ⛵ “Twilight” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 17 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Dich zu lieben” by Roland Kaiser peaked at number 5 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Have You Forgotten (Wolga Song)” by À la carte peaked at number 57 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Need Love” by LL Cool J peaked at number 6 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 1981, “It's Raining” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 13 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Johnny B” by The Hooters peaked at number 7 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Mony Mony (live)” by Billy Idol peaked at number 38 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Rio (de Janeiro)” by Tony Holiday peaked at number 62 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Romantica” by Chris Wolff peaked at number 73 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Circus” by Erasure peaked at number 30 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 1981, “We Kill The World (Don't Kill The World)” by Boney M. peaked at number 12 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Wonderful Life” by Black peaked at number 2 on the Germany pop singles chart.

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