1981’s Biggest Artists and Songs Christopher Cross (1980 Best New Artist Grammy Winner & Grammy for Album of the Year, presented in 1981) Sailing (Grammy for Record of the Year) New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Sheena Easton, Phil Collins (solo), Loverboy, Stevie Nicks (solo), Lionel Richie, The Oak Ridge Boys, Al Jarreau, Steve… Read More
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Doo Doo Dooo Dooo Dooo Do Do Do Do Do Do… The best songs are often observational, and Suzanne’s observations that rainy morning at Tom’s Diner tell so much more than the words indicate at our first listen. She tells us subtle details about her own life, the diner, it’s employees, it’s patrons. She has… Read More
Top 25 Songs 1980-1989 1. Physical – Olivia Newton-John 2. Bette Davis Eyes – Kim Carnes 3. Endless Love – Diana Ross & Lionel Richie 4. Every Breath You Take – The Police 5. I Love Rock & Roll – Joan Jett & The Blackhearts 6. Ebony And Ivory – Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder… Read More
December 27, 1980 – January 30, 1981: (Just Like) Starting Over – John Lennon January 31 – February 6: The Tide Is High – Blondie February 7 – February 20: Celebration – Kool & The Gang February 21 – February 27: 9 to 5 – Dolly Parton February 28 – March 20: I Love A… Read More
1981 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1981: World Changing Event: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was recognized in 1981, and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was identified in 1984. The Top Song was Physical by Olivia Newton John The Movies to Watch include Raiders of the Lost Ark, On Golden Pond, Superman II, The Cannonball… Read More
1981 Popular Music Chart 1. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey 2. Let’s Groove – Earth, Wind and Fire 3. Super Freak – Rick James 4. Give It To Me Baby – Rick James 5. Jessie’s Girl – Rick Springfield 6. Start Me Up – Rolling Stones 7. Back In Black – AC/DC 8. I Love… Read More
1981 Oscars 53rd Academy Awards Winners Announced: March 31, 1981 Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, California Host: Johnny Carson Eligibility Year: 1980 Nine to Five (Theatrical Trailer)Watch this video on YouTube The ceremony was originally scheduled for the previous day but were postponed due to the assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan. The… Read More
1981 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: February 25, 1981 Held at: Radio City Music Hall, New York Host: Paul Simon Eligibility Year: October 1, 1979 – September 30, 1980 1981 Grammy Winners Record of the Year: Sailing – Christopher Cross Album of the Year: Christopher Cross, Christopher Cross (Warner Bros.) Song of the Year: Sailing… Read More
