Category Archives: Popular Music 1980s

‘Is There Something I Should Know?’ by Duran Duran peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 6 1983)

(Saturday, August 6, 1983) — “Is There Something I Should Know?” by Duran Duran peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Is There Something I Should Know?’ by Duran Duran peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 6 1983)

‘Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1983)

(Saturday, July 16, 1983) — “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” by Michael Jackson peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1983)

‘Every Breath You Take’ by The Police peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1983)

(Saturday, July 9, 1983) — “Every Breath You Take” by The Police peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for eight consecutive weeks (July 9/16/23/30, August 6/13/20/27, 1983). Continue reading ‘Every Breath You Take’ by The Police peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1983)

‘Never Gonna Let You Go’ by Sérgio Mendes peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1983)

(Saturday, July 9, 1983) — “Never Gonna Let You Go” by Sérgio Mendes (and sung by Joe Pizzulo and Leza Miller) peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Never Gonna Let You Go’ by Sérgio Mendes peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1983)