1983’s Biggest Artists and Songs Men At Work (1982 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1983) Toto (Grammy for Album of the Year) Rosanna – Toto (Grammy for Record of the Year) New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: ABC, INXS, REM, U2, Wham!, Mtume, Duran Duran, Culture Club, Thompson Twins, Adam Ant, Kajagoogoo,… Read More
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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 18, 1982 – January 14, 1983: Maneater – Hall & Oates January 15 – February 4: Down Under – Men at Work February 5 – February 18: Africa – Toto February 19 – March 4: Baby, Come To Me – Patti Austin featuring James Ingram March 5 – April 22: Billie Jean – Michael… Read More
1983 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 1983: World Changing Event: President Reagan referred to the Soviet Union as an “Evil Empire” in a speech in Florida. The Top Song was Every Breath You Take by The Police Influential Songs include: Rockit by Herbie Hancock, Puttin’ On The Ritz – Taco, She Blinded… Read More
1983 Popular Song Chart 1. It’s Raining Men – The Weather Girls 2. Come On Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runners 3. Billie Jean – Michael Jackson 4. Electric Avenue – Eddie Grant 5. Wanna Be Starting Something – Michael Jackson 6. Flashdance (What A Feeling) – Irene Cara 7. Rock The Casbah – The Clash… Read More
1983 Oscars 55th Academy Awards Winners Announced: April 11, 1983 Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, California Hosts: Liza Minnelli, Dudley Moore, Richard Pryor, Walter Matthau Eligibility Year: 1982 1983 Oscar Nominees and Winners Best Picture: Gandhi – Richard Attenborough, producer (WINNER) E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial – Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy, producers Missing –… Read More
