Category Archives: Popular Music 1980s

‘The Message’ by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five peaks at #62 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1982)

(Saturday, November 6, 1982) — “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five featuring Melle Mel and Duke Bootee peaked at #62 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Message’ by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five peaks at #62 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1982)

‘Jack & Diane’ by John Mellencamp peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1982)

(Saturday, October 23, 1982) — “Jack & Diane” by John Mellencamp, then performing as “John Cougar,” peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Jack & Diane’ by John Mellencamp peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1982)

‘I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)’ by Michael McDonald peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1982)

(Saturday, October 23, 1982) — “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)” by Michael McDonald peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)’ by Michael McDonald peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1982)

‘I Ran (So Far Away)’ by A Flock of Seagulls peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1982)

(Saturday, October 23, 1982) — “I Ran (So Far Away)” by A Flock of Seagulls peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Ran (So Far Away)’ by A Flock of Seagulls peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1982)