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When adding the weeks for all of Phil Collins' number-one singles during the 1980s, it comes out to 15. (This does not include the Genesis song "Invisible Touch".) However, "Another Day in Paradise" spent its final two weeks at number one in 1990—January 6 and 13—so those two weeks do not count toward his tally in the 1980s.
The song was a "last-minute" addition during recording sessions of Songs from the Big Chair (1985). The decision to include the song in the album came after Orzabal played two chords on his acoustic guitar for Hughes. [2] It was recorded in two weeks and added as the final track on the album.
Artists that covered his music included Tom Jones, who brought his version of the song "Kiss" into the top 40 for the second time in the decade. Melissa Morgan brought her cover of "Do Me, Baby" to the top of the R&B charts in 1986. Other notable artists that covered Prince during the 1980s were The Pointer Sisters and Cyndi Lauper. [21]
It is sometimes considered the first doo-wop or rock and roll record to reach the top ten on the pop charts (as opposed to the R&B charts), as it was a top-10 hit that year for both the Chords (who first recorded the song) and the Crew-Cuts. [2] In 2004, it was ranked No. 215 on Rolling Stone's "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". [3]
The song was first recorded in 1982 by Sylvia, who was already a country music star, achieving a #1 hit and 2 other top tens in 1981. "Nobody" was her second and final Billboard #1 country hit. [ 1 ] The song was so successful, it crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100 charts, debuting on August 21, 1982 (the week the song dropped from #1 ...
I Saw Three Ships (Come Sailing In) Christmas Portrait: 1978: 1978: Traditional, Overton: Christmas Portrait 1978 TV Special I Won't Last a Day Without You: A Song for You: 1972: 1972: Nichols, Williams: I'll Be Home for Christmas: Christmas Portrait: 1978: 1978: Gannon, Ram, Kent: Christmas Portrait 1978 TV Special Iced Tea: From the Top: 1990 ...
The '80s are SO back and we’re hear to share the 15 Best 80s Fashion Trends. Read on and shop from the top1980s outfit inspiration for 2023.
May 4 – America's Top 10, the television version of radio's American Top 40 and hosted by Casey Kasem, debuts this week in syndication. May 18 – Ian Curtis , vocalist of pioneering post-punk group Joy Division , hangs himself, one day before Joy Division are scheduled to begin their first U.S. tour.