Category Archives: Popular Music 1980s

‘Islands in the Stream’ by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1983)

(Saturday, October 29, 1983) — “Islands in the Stream” by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 1983). Continue reading ‘Islands in the Stream’ by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1983)

‘Everyday I Write the Book’ by Elvis Costello and the Attractions peaks at #36 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 22 1983)

(Saturday, October 22, 1983) — “Everyday I Write the Book” by Elvis Costello and the Attractions peaked at #36 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Everyday I Write the Book’ by Elvis Costello and the Attractions peaks at #36 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 22 1983)

‘Old Time Rock and Roll’ by Bob Seger re-charts, peaks at #48 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 22 1983)

(Saturday, October 22, 1983) — “Old Time Rock and Roll” by Bob Seger peaked at #48 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week, four years after originally peaking at #28 on the chart, re-charting in 1983 thanks to inclusion in the film Risky Business. Continue reading ‘Old Time Rock and Roll’ by Bob Seger re-charts, peaks at #48 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 22 1983)