1981 in music

See also:

Chronological Table of US and UK Number One Hit Singles

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US Number One Singles and Artist (Weeks at Number One)

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UK Number One Singles and Artist (Weeks at Number One)

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"(Just Like) Starting Over" - John Lennon (1 week in 1980+ 2 weeks in 1981)

Related Topics:
John Lennon - 1980

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"The Tide Is High" - Blondie (1)

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"Celebration" - Kool & The Gang (2)

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"9 To 5" - Dolly Parton (2)

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"I Love A Rainy Night" - Eddie Rabbitt (2)

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"Keep On Loving You" REO Speedwagon (1)

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"Rapture" - Blondie (2)

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"Kiss On My List" - Daryl Hall & John Oates (3)

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"Morning Train (9 To 5)" - Sheena Easton (2)

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"Bette Davis Eyes" - Kim Carnes (9, best selling single of the year)

Related Topics:
Bette Davis - Kim Carnes

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"Stars On 45 Medley" - Stars On 45 (1)

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"The One That You Love" - Air Supply (1)

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"Jessie's Girl" - Rick Springfield (2)

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"Endless Love" - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie (9)

Related Topics:
Diana Ross - Lionel Richie

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"Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" - Christopher Cross (3)

Related Topics:
Arthur's - Christopher Cross

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"Private Eyes" - Daryl Hall & John Oates (2)

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"Physical" - Olivia Newton-John (6 weeks in 1981 + 4 weeks in 1982)

Related Topics:
Physical - Olivia Newton-John - 1982

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"There's No One Quite Like Grandma" - St Winifred's School Choir (1 week in 1980 + 1 week in 1981)

Related Topics:
St Winifred's School Choir - 1980

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"Imagine" - John Lennon (4)

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"Woman" - John Lennon (2)

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"Shaddup You Face" - Joe Dolce Music Theatre (3)

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"Jealous Guy"- Roxy Music (2)

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"This Ole House" - Shakin' Stevens (3)

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"Making Your Mind Up" - Bucks Fizz (3)

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"Stand And Deliver" - Adam & The Ants (5)

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"Being With You" - Smokey Robinson (2)

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"One Day In Your Life" - Michael Jackson (2)

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"Ghost Town" - Specials (3)

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"Green Door"- Shakin' Stevens (4)

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"Japanese Boy" - Aneka (1)

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"Tainted Love" - Soft Cell (2)

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"Prince Charming" - Adam & The Ants (4)

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"It's My Party" - Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin (4)

Related Topics:
It's My Party - Dave Stewart - Barbara Gaskin

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"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" - The Police (1)

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"Under Pressure" - Queen & David Bowie (2)

Related Topics:
Queen - David Bowie

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"Begin the Beguine" - Julio Iglesias (1)

Related Topics:
Begin the Beguine - Julio Iglesias

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"Don't You Want Me" - Human League (3 weeks in 1981 + 2 weeks in 1982), best selling single of the year

Related Topics:
Human League - 1982

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