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In 1983, Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton were awarded a platinum single for "Islands In The Stream". Written by the Bee Gees it was the first single from Rogers' album Eyes That See in the Dark and the second pop #1 for both Rogers and Parton (Rogers having been there with 1980's "Lady" and Parton with 1981's "9 to 5").
In 1984, 12 x 07 = 84
In 1984, On Days of our Lives, Marlena (Deidre Hall) was furious when Shane Donovan (Charles Shaughnessy) showed up at Roman's wake. The actor playing an alive Roman Brady today, Josh Taylor, attended Roman's wake back in 1984 when he was still starring as Chris Kositchek.
In 1985, It was the first appearance of Jon Lovitzʹs “Master Thespian” on “Saturday Night Live”, where he based his character on that of…Yul Brynner…yeah, thatʹs it, thatʹs the ticket.
In 1985, R.C., “Never” by Heart peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves” by Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “This Time” by INXS peaked at #81 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Wrap Her Up” by Elton John peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, MTV presses the “ON” button for “Remote Control,” a game show for the generation-later-known-as-X. Ken Ober hosts the pop (and/or yogurt) culture quiz out of “his parents basement at 72Whooping Cough Lane” offering up questions from various channels (i.e. “Inside Tina Yothers,” “Dead or Canadian?”, and “Brady Physics”) clickedat by recliner-restrained college kids. Among the others vying for cameratime are “prize-girl” Marisol Massey, sidekick Colin Quinn, Steve Trecase,John Ten Eyck, Craig Vanderburgh, and comedians Denis Leary and Adam “Studboy” Sandler.
In 1987, “Control — The Videos” video by Janet Jackson was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1987, “Heaven On Earth” album by Belinda Carlisle was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1987, “Jody Watley” album by Jody Watley was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1989, “Technique” album by New Order was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1984, "2010" was released by MGM/UA; Peter Hyams (director/screenplay); Roy Scheider, John Lithgow, Helen Mirren, Bob Balaban, Keir Dullea, Douglas Rain, Madolyn Smith, Dana Elcar, Taliesin Jaffe, James McEachin, Natasha Shneider, Vladimir Skomarovsky, Mary Jo Deschanel, Elya Baskin, Saveliy Kramarov, Oleg Rudnik, Victor Steinbach, Jan Triska, Herta Ware, Robert Lesser, Candice Bergen, Arthur C. Clarke, Gary Lockwood; Sci-Fi; Live Action
In 1984, "City Heat" was released by Warner Bros. / The Malpaso Company; Richard Benjamin (director); Blake Edwards ("Sam O. Brown"), Joseph C. Stinson (screenplay); Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds, Jane Alexander, Madeline Kahn, Rip Torn, Irene Cara, Richard Roundtree, Tony Lo Bianco, William Sanderson, Nicholas Worth, Robert Davi, Art LaFleur, Jack Nance, Tab Thacker, John Hancock, Jack Thibeau, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Bruce M. Fischer, Ernie Sabella, Carey Loftin, Hamilton Camp, Gene LeBell, Nick Dimitri, Arthur Malet, Beau Starr, Wiley Harker; Action, Crime, Comedy; Live Action
In 1985, “Never” by Heart peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves” by Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Small Town Girl” by John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “This Time” by INXS peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Too Young” by Jack Wagner peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Wrap Her Up” by Elton John peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “And We Danced” by The Hooters peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Do It For Love” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Freedom” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Girls Are More Fun” by Ray Parker Jr. peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Me and The Boys” by Matt Minglewood peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Situation Critical” by Platinum Blonde peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Sleeping Bag” by ZZ Top peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “We Built This City” by Starship peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “When Love Breaks Down” by Prefab Sprout peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Do You Believe In Miracles” by Slade peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Don't Look Down” by Go West peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Echoes In A Shallow Bay” by Cocteau Twins peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Growing Up Us Hard” by Shirley-Anne peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Heart Of Lothian” by Marillion peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Mated” by David Grant and Jaki Graham peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Medley 1985” by Village People peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Oh Louise” by Junior peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “See The Day” by Dee C. Lee peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Truth” by Colonel Abrams peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “When A Heart Beats” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Windswept” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, 🌎 “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, ✪✪ “Inspector Gadget” by Kartoon Krew peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Road To Nowhere” by Talking Heads peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Species Deceases (EP)” by Midnight Oil peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Who's Zoomin' Who” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Believe” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “If Looks Could Kill” by Nona Hendryx peaked at number 43 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Move Closer” by Phyllis Nelson peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “One Of The Living” by Tina Turner peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Saving All My Love For You” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Separate Lives” by Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Take On Me” by a-ha peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, 🌎 “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, ✪✪ “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Alle meisjes willen kussen” by John Spencer peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Emergency” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “It's Only Love” by Bryan Adams and Tina Turner peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Say You, Say Me” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Something About You” by Level 42 peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Sophietje” by De Vrolijke Vagebonden peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Power Of Love” by Jennifer Rush peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “King For A Day” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Snabbköpskassörsken” by Di Sma Undar Jårdi peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Take On Me” by a-ha peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “That's What Friends Are For” by Dionne Warwick and Friends peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Can Lose My Heart Tonight” by C.C. Catch peaked at number 24 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “If I Was” by Midge Ure peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Nikita” by Elton John featuring George Michael and Nik Kershaw peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “One Of The Living” by Tina Turner peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Pretty Young Girl” by Bad Boys Blue peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Touch By Touch” by Joy peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Wenn i bei dir bin” by KGB (Kurt Gober Band) peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, ⏺ “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Hot Shot” by Jimmy Cliff peaked at number 24 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Got You Babe” by UB40 With Chrissie Hynde peaked at number 29 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Je te donne” by Goldman / Jones peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Lolita” by Tony McKenzie peaked at number 35 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Ne raccroche pas” by Christophe peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Shanana” by Citizen's peaked at number 39 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Sweetest Taboo” by Sade peaked at number 30 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Lipstick, Powder + Paint” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 22 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Oh Sheila” by Ready For The World peaked at number 13 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Slave To The Rhythm” by Grace Jones peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Yeh Yeh” by Matt Bianco peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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