The 1980s

The 1980's. The top 40 songs of the decade. The singles were based on sales from 1^st January 1980 to 31^st December 1989.

The figures in the brackets represent the number of weeks at no.1 and the numbers of weeks in the charts.

Which was your favourite song?  So, at no.1 is……………

    1.       Do They Know It’s Christmas? – Band Aid, 1984 (5, 87)

    2.       Relax – Frankie Goes to Hollywood, 1983 (5, 70)

    3.       I Just Called to Say I Love You – Stevie Wonder, 1984 (6, 39)

    4.       Two Tribes – Frankie Goes to Hollywood, 1984 (9, 33)

     5.       Don’t You Want Me – The Human League, 1981 (5, 13)

     6.       Last Christmas/Everything She Wants – Wham, 1984 (0, 25)

     7.       Karma Chameleon – Culture Club, 1983 (6, 21)

     8.       Careless Whisper – George Michael, 1984 (3, 23)

     9.       The Power of Love – Jennifer Rush, 1985 (5, 33)

     10.   Come On Ellen – Dexys Midnight Runners & the Emerald Express, 1982 (4, 18)

     11.   Tainted Love – Soft Cell, 1981 (2, 30)

      12.   Eye of the Tiger – Survivor, 1982 (4, 33)

      13.   Blue Monday – New Order, 1983 (0, 74)

      14.   Stand and Deliver – Adam and the Ants, 1981 (5, 15)

      15.   Especially for You – Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan, 1988 (3, 14)

      16.   The Lion Sleeps Tonight – Tight Fit, 1982 (3, 15)

      17.   Fame – Irene Cara, 1982 (3, 16)

      18.   Ghostbusters – Ray Parker Jr., 1984 (0, 43)

      19.   Uptown Girl – Billy Joel, 1983 (5, 18)

      20.   Ride On Time – Black Box, 1989 (6, 22)

      21.   Swing the Mood – Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers, 1989 (5, 19)

      22.   Do You Really Want to Hurt Me – Culture Club, 1982 (3, 19)

      23.   Hello – Lionel Richie, 1984 (6, 15)

      24.   I Know Him So Well – Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson, 1985 (4, 17)

      25.   Imagine – John Lennon, 1981 (4, 42)

      26.   Don’t Stand So Close to Me – The Police, 1980 (4, 10)

      27.   Agadoo – Black Lace, 1984 (0, 35)

     28.   Woman in Love – Barbara Streisand, 1980 (3, 16)

     29.   Red Red Wine – UB40, 1983 (3, 15)

     30.   Antmusic – Adam and the Ants, 1980 (0, 18)

     31.   Into the Groove – Madonna, 1985 (4, 16)

     32.   Save Your Love – Renee and Renato, 1982 (4, 16)

     33.   Feels Like I’m in Love – Kelly Marie, 1980 (2, 16)

     34.   Pass the Dutchie – Musical Youth, 1982 (3, 14)

     35.   Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley, 1987 (5, 23)

     36.   Prince Charming – Adam and the Ants, 1981 (4, 12)

     37.   Mistletoe and Wine – Cliff Richard, 1988 (4, 16)

    38.   Don’t Leave Me This Way – The Communards, 1986 (4, 16)

    39.   I Don’t Wanna Dance – Eddy Grant, 1982 (3, 16)

    40.   This Ole House – Shakin’ Stevens, 1981 (3, 17)