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In 1980, Kenny Rogers was at #1 on the country album charts with Greatest Hits, which featured three singles that were not included on any of Rogers' studio albums: "Lady" (written and produced specifically for Rogers by Lionel Richie), "Love The World Away" (a top five country and top 20 pop hit that was featured on the soundtrack of the box-office smash Urban Cowboy) and "Long Arm of the Law". This was also Rogers' third #1 album of the year. (the other two being Kenny and Gideon).

In 1980, “Starting Over” single by John Lennon was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1982, On All My Children: Greg Nelson and Jenny Gardner got engaged.

In 1982, On General Hospital, Dr. Steve Hardy (John Beradino) read the annual Christmas story to the kids.

In 1983, R.C., “Major Tom (Coming Home)” by Peter Schilling peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart. It was parodied into “Major Con” about a cow in space.

In 1983, R.C., “Undercover Of The Night” by Rolling Stones peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “Union Of The Snake” by Duran Duran peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Forever Young” by Alphaville peaked at #65 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Walk On Water” by Eddie Money peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Welcome To The Jungle” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “Major Tom (Coming Home)” by Peter Schilling peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Baby Can I Hold You?” by Tracy Chapman peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Forever Young” by Alphaville peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Ghost Town” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Is It Love” by J.J. Fad peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Red Hot” by Herb Alpert peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Thanks For My Child” by Cheryl 'Pepsii' Riley peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “The Sound Of Goodbye” by Crystal Gayle peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Touch A Four Leaf Clover” by Atlantic Starr peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Undercover Of The Night” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Union Of The Snake” by Duran Duran peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Walk On Water” by Eddie Money peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Welcome To The Jungle” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “When The Lights Go Out” by Naked Eyes peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, “I Won't Stand In Your Way” by Stray Cats peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Invisible Hands” by Kim Carnes peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Old Emotions” by The Spoons peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “The Way He Makes Me Feel” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Big League” by Tom Cochrane And Red Rider peaked at number 4 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Giving You The Best That I Got” by Anita Baker peaked at number 11 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Hold Me Now” by One To One peaked at number 13 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Don't Want Your Love” by Duran Duran peaked at number 6 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Look Away” by Chicago peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “No More Lies” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 80 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Nobody's Perfect” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at number 30 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Some Hearts Reach High” by Make A Wish peaked at number 94 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “The Promise” by When In Rome peaked at number 37 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Till I Loved You” by Barbra Streisand And Don Johnson peaked at number 22 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah” by Judson Spence peaked at number 44 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “Breaking Away / That's Living Alright” by Joe Fagin peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, ✪ “Christmas Party” by Star Turn On 45 (Pints) peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, ✪ “Minnie The Moocher” by Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪ “Singalong-A-Santa Again” by Santa Claus And The Christmas Trees peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪ “The Clap Clap Sound” by The Klaxons peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, ✪ “Theme From 'Neighbours'” by Dame Edna Everage peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪ “There Ain't No Sanity Claus” by The Damned peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “2000 Miles” by The Pretenders peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “All Stuck Up” by Hooray And The Henrys peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Angel Of Harlem” by U2 peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Change” by Blow peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Christmas Spectre” by Jingle Bells peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Cold As Christmas” by Elton John peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Downtown '88” by Petula Clark peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Fine Time” by New Order peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Float On” by Stetsasonic peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “I Got The Message” by Men Without Hats peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Inside Love (So Personal)” by George Benson peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Jack Of Spades” by Boogie Down Productions peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Man In The Moon” by Voice Of The Beehive peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Many Rivers To Cross” by UB40 peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “My, Oh My” by Slade peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Open Your Eyes” by The Truth peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Read 'Em And Weep” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” by The Jets peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Shake It Up” by Divine peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Songs For Christmas '88” by Mini Pops peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Thank God For Kids” by Brendan Shine peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “The Serpent In The Garden” by Garden Of Eden peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Theme From 'Terrahawks'” by Terrahawks peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Unforgettable” by Nat "King" Cole peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Victims” by Culture Club peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “What Becomes Of The Broken-Hearted” by Ruby Turner Featuring Jimmy Ruffin peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “You're In My Heart” by David Essex peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “Kissing With Confidence” by Will Powers peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “All I Do” by Daryl Braithwaite peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “All Night Long (All Night)” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Can't Control Myself” by Wa Wa Nee peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Don't Walk Away” by Toni Childs peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Finger On The Trigger” by The Angels (Australia) peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Still Love You (Je ne sais pas pourquoi)” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “If I Could” by 1927 peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Let's Stick Together '88 (Westside 1988 Remix)” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Love, Truth And Honesty” by Bananarama peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Magic” by Dragon peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Say Say Say” by Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “This Is Not A Love Song” by PiL (Public Image Limited) peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “First Time” by Robin Beck peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Life's Just A Ballgame” by Womack And Womack peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Move Over Darling” by Tracey Ullman peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Please Don't Make Me Cry” by UB40 peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Running With The Night” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Sketches Of Spain” by The Nits peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Victims” by Culture Club peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “A Groovy Kind Of Love” by Phil Collins peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Jack To The Sound Of The Underground” by Hithouse peaked at number 12 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, “Come Back And Stay” by Paul Young peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1988, “First Time” by Robin Beck peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Mistletoe And Wine” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “Paris Latino” by Bandolero peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

The 80's Datebook for December 24

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U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

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