1.Olivia Newton-John Physical / The Promise (The Dolphin Song) (1981) [Single] 10 weeks – 1981/82
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8.Blondie / Giorgio Moroder Call Me (1980) [Single] 6 weeks – 1980 RYM #1906
6 weeks – 1980 RYM #1906
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9.Kenny Rogers Lady / Sweet Music Man (1980) [Single] 6 weeks – 1980
6 weeks – 1980
Who had the most #1 hits in the 80s?
Michael Jackson
Number ones Michael Jackson had the highest number of top hits at the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the 1980s (9 songs).
What was the most popular song in the 1980s?
Top ’80s songs ranked “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” by Whitney Houston “Take On Me” by A-ha “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey “ Modern Love ” by David Bowie “Beat It” by Michael Jackson “ When Doves Cry ” by Prince “Into the Groove” by Madonna “ Blue Monday ” by New Order “Dancing in the Dark” by Bruce Springsteen
What are the top 10 songs of 1980?
Call Me – Blondie
Another Brick In the Wall – Pink Floyd
Magic – Olivia Newton-John
Rock With You – Michael Jackson
Do That to Me One More Time – The Captain and Tennille
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
Coming Up – Paul McCartney
Funkytown – Lipps,Inc.
It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me – Billy Joel
The Rose – Bette Midler
What are some great 80s songs?
“Don’t You (Forget About Me” Simple Minds
“Don’t You Want Me” The Human League
“Take on Me” A-ha
“Everybody Wants to Rule the World” Tears for Fears
“Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” Eurythmics
“Total Eclipse of the Heart” Bonnie Tyler
“Karma Chameleon” Culture Club
“Come on Eileen” Dexys Midnight Runners
“Down Under” Men at Work
What was the greatest song of the 80s?
The Best Pop Songs Of The ’80s, Ranked Take On Me Don’t Stop Believin’ Beat It Everybody Wants to Rule the World Under Pressure Time After Time Livin’ On A Prayer In the Air Tonight Total Eclipse of the Heart Sweet Child o’ Mine
1.Olivia Newton-John Physical / The Promise (The Dolphin Song) (1981) [Single] 10 weeks – 1981/82
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8.Blondie / Giorgio Moroder Call Me (1980) [Single] 6 weeks – 1980 RYM #1906
6 weeks – 1980 RYM #1906
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9.Kenny Rogers Lady / Sweet Music Man (1980) [Single] 6 weeks – 1980
6 weeks – 1980
What was number one in the charts in 1980?
The UK’s Official Top 50 best-selling singles from 1980
POS
TITLE
ARTIST
1
Don’t Stand So Close To Me
The Police
2
Woman In Love
Barbra Streisand
3
Feels Like I’m In Love
Kelly Marie
4
Super Trouper
Abba
What was the number one hit song in 1985?
The two longest running number-one singles of 1985 are “We Are the World” by USA for Africa and “Say You, Say Me” by Lionel Richie which each logged four weeks at number-one. “Say You, Say Me” logged two weeks at number-one in 1985 and two more additional weeks in 1986, reaching a total of four.
What was the number one hit song in 1987?
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1987
No.
Title
Artist(s)
1
“Walk Like An Egyptian”
The Bangles
2
“Alone”
Heart
3
“Shake You Down”
Gregory Abbott
4
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)”
Whitney Houston
Who sold the most albums in the 1980s?
1980s
Year
Performing artist(s)
Album
1983
Michael Jackson
Thriller
1984
1985
Bruce Springsteen
Born in the U.S.A.
1986
Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston
How many number 1s were there in the 80s?
191 singles
During the 1980s there were a total of 191 singles which took the UK chart number 1 spot. In terms of number-one singles, Madonna was the most successful single act of the decade, as six of her singles reached the top spot.
What song was number one in 1986?
That’s What Friends Are For
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1986
№
Title
Artist(s)
1
“That’s What Friends Are For”
Dionne and Friends (Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Elton John and Stevie Wonder)
2
“Say You, Say Me”
Lionel Richie
3
“I Miss You”
Klymaxx
4
“On My Own”
Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald
What are some great 80s songs?
“Don’t You (Forget About Me” Simple Minds
“Don’t You Want Me” The Human League
“Take on Me” A-ha
“Everybody Wants to Rule the World” Tears for Fears
“Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” Eurythmics
“Total Eclipse of the Heart” Bonnie Tyler
“Karma Chameleon” Culture Club
“Come on Eileen” Dexys Midnight Runners
“Down Under” Men at Work
What was the greatest song of the 80s?
The Best Pop Songs Of The ’80s, Ranked Take On Me Don’t Stop Believin’ Beat It Everybody Wants to Rule the World Under Pressure Time After Time Livin’ On A Prayer In the Air Tonight Total Eclipse of the Heart Sweet Child o’ Mine
What are the top 10 songs of 1980?
Call Me – Blondie
Another Brick In the Wall – Pink Floyd
Magic – Olivia Newton-John
Rock With You – Michael Jackson
Do That to Me One More Time – The Captain and Tennille
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
Coming Up – Paul McCartney
Funkytown – Lipps,Inc.
It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me – Billy Joel
The Rose – Bette Midler
What was the most popular music in the 80s?
Good ol’ Rock ‘n Roll was a main staple of the 80s music. Popular rock bands like Van Halen , Def Leppard , and Aerosmith pumped out the decibels to the enjoyment of thousands, if not millions, of fans.
