November 21, 1981 – January 29, 1982: Physical – Olivia Newton-John January 30 – February 5: I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do) – Daryl Hall & John Oates February 6 – March 19: Centerfold – J. Geils Band March 20 – May 7: I Love Rock n’ Roll – Joan Jett and the… Read More
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1982 Fun Facts, History and Trivia Quick Facts from 1982: World Changing Event: The Commodore 64 became the first popular ‘home use’ computer in many homes. The Top Song was I Love Rock and Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts The Movies to Watch include E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Rocky III, The Toy, Fast Times at Ridgemont High,… Read More
1982 Popular Song Chart 1. Africa – Toto 2. Apache – Sugarhill Gang 3. I Love Rock and Roll – Joan Jett & The Blackhearts 4. 867-5309 (Jenny Jenny) – Tommy Tutone 5. Eye Of The Tiger – Survivor 6. Open Arms – Journey 7. Mickey – Toni Basil 8. You Dropped A Bomb On… Read More
1982 Oscars 54th Academy Awards Winners Announced: March 29, 1982 Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, California Host: Johnny Carson Eligibility Year: 1981 The 54th Academy Awards was first year that the award for Best Makeup was presented; the winner was Rick Baker for his work on An American Werewolf in London. 1982 Oscar… Read More
1982 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: February 24, 1982 Held at: Shrine Auditorium Los Angeles Host: John Denver Eligibility Year: October 1, 1980 – September 30, 1981 1982 Grammy Winners Album of the Year: Double Fantasy, John Lennon and Yoko Ono (Warner Bros/Geffen) Song of the Year: Bette Davis Eyes – Donna Weiss and Jackie… Read More