Tag: 1980
Biggest Billboard Hits of the 1980sThe biggest billboard hits of the 1980s were marked by a new sound that combined electronic dance, new wave, punk and post-punk with a focus on style and visual identity. This combination helped define the decade and set it apart from other decades in terms of the music produced and… Read More
1980 Billboard Number One Hits:December 22, 1979 – January 4, 1980:Escape (The Pina Colada Song) – Rupert HolmesJanuary 5 – January 18:Please Don’t Go – KC and the Sunshine BandJanuary 19 – February 15:Rock With You – Michael JacksonFebruary 16 – February 22:Do That To Me One More Time – Captain & TennilleFebruary 23 –… Read More
1980 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryQuick Facts from 1980:The Miracle On Ice: At the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, the US men’s hockey team amazed the world (and themselves) by beating the Soviet Union.The Top Song was Lady by Kenny RogersThe Movies to Watch include Airplane!, Coal Miner’s Daughter, Flash Gordon, The Elephant Man, The… Read More
1980 Music Hits Chart1. You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC3. Another One Bites The Dust – Queen4. Another Brick In The Wall (part 2) – Pink Floyd5. Funkytown – Lipps Incorporated6. Rapper’s Delight – Sugarhill Gang7. What I Like About You – Romantics8. Master Blaster (Jammin) – Stevie Wonder9. On The Road Again… Read More
What Happened in 1980?1980 Pop Culture, History, and Memorable MomentsThe year 1980 marked the dawn of a new decade, bringing with it fresh cultural trends, groundbreaking entertainment, and unforgettable historical events. From the rise of new music genres to iconic films that continue to captivate audiences, 1980 was a year that set the stage for… Read More
1980 Oscars 52nd Academy AwardsWinners Announced: April 14, 1980Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Johnny CarsonEligibility Year: 1979Red Carpet TriviaBattle of the Spouses: Kramer vs. Kramer, a film about a custody battle, was the big winner of the night, taking home Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Dustin Hoffman.Host with the… Read More
1980 Grammy Awards WinnersWinners Announced: February 27, 1980Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Kenny RogersEligibility Year: October 1, 1978 – September 30, 1979Tune Into the TriviaKenny’s Kingdom: Host Kenny Rogers was already a huge name in country music by this time, and his hosting role elevated the genre’s profile at the Grammys.Disco Inferno: The… Read More