(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) →

(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) →

(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) →

(Saturday, July 9, 1983) — “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’m Still Standing’ by Elton John peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1983) →

(Saturday, July 9, 1983) — “The Metro” by Berlin peaked at #58 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Metro’ by Berlin peaks at #58 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1983) →

(Saturday, July 2, 1983) — “Electric Avenue” by Eddy Grant peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five weeks. Continue reading ‘Electric Avenue’ by Eddy Grant peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1983) →

(Saturday, July 2, 1983) — “White Wedding” by Billy Idol peaked at #36 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘White Wedding’ by Billy Idol peaks at #36 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1983) →

(Saturday, June 25, 1983) — “Family Man” by Hall & Oates peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Family Man’ by Hall & Oates peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1983) →

(Saturday, June 18, 1983) — “Time (Clock of the Heart)” by Culture Club peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Time (Clock of the Heart)’ by Culture Club peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1983) →

(Saturday, June 18, 1983) — “The Woman in You” by the Bee Gees peaked at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘The Woman in You’ by the Bee Gees peaks at #24 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1983) →