Top 100 Disco Dance Hits 1. Y.M.C.A. – Village People 2. I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor 3. Brick House – Commodores 4. Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough – Michael Jackson 5. It’s Raining Men – The Weather Girls 6. Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry 7. Super Freak – Rick James 8. […]
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Top 100 Movie Comedies 1. Airplane! (Directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, 1980) 2. Some Like It Hot (Directed by Billy Wilder, 1959) 3. Groundhog Day (Directed by Harold Ramis, 1993) 4. This Is Spinal Tap (Directed by Rob Reiner, 1984) 5. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Directed by Terry Gilliam
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Classic Hip Hop Party Hits 2000s Decade Hip Hop/Rap Hits 1. Yeah! – Usher 2. Get Low – Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins 3. Lose Yourself – Eminem 4. Crank Dat – Soulja Boy 5. Gold Deggir – Kanye West with Jamie Foxx 6. Hot In Herre – Nelly
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75 Big Hair and Power Rock Ballads Power ballads have been a huge hit with heavy rock, metal, and hair bands for decades and opened their music to the masses who love love love songs. They made room for the likes of Journey, Meat Loaf, Tina Turner, and the likes of Cher and Céline Dion.
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1989 Billboard Number One Hits:December 24, 1988- January 13, 1989:Every Rose Has Its Thorn – PoisonJanuary 14 – January 20:My Prerogative- Bobby BrownJanuary 21 – February 3:Two Hearts – Phil CollinsFebruary 4 – February 10:When I’m With You – SheriffFebruary 11 – March 3:Straight Up – Paula AbdulMarch 4 – March 24:Lost In Your Eyes
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1989 Trivia, Fun Facts, and HistoryIn 1989, the Berlin Wall fell, the Cold War effectively ended, and the world reorganized itself around new possibilities. Batman broke box office records. The Simpsons premiered. The Game Boy launched. Exxon Valdez spilled 10.8 million gallons of crude oil into Prince William Sound. Boris Yeltsin visited an American supermarket
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Popular and Best-selling Books From 1980: A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum Cosmos by Carl Sagan The Covenant by James A. Michener The Devil’s Alternative by Frederick Forsyth Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card The Fifth Horseman by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre Firestarter by Stephen King God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert Jailbird – Kuty
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1989 Music Hits: Pop, Rock, Rap, Dance, and Big Radio Anthems 1989 music hits caught pop music at a very busy crossroads. The late ’80s were still loud, glossy, and big-haired, but hip-hop, dance-pop, college rock, and alternative sounds were pushing harder into the mainstream. It was the kind of year where Madonna, The B-52’s,
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Biggest Billboard Hits of the 1980s: MTV Pop, New Wave, Rock Anthems, Dance Hits, Power Ballads, and Songs That Defined the DecadeThe biggest Billboard hits of the 1980s captured a decade when music became more visual, electronic, danceable, and personality-driven. Radio still mattered, but MTV, music videos, movie soundtracks, synthesizers, drum machines, arena rock, pop
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1989 Oscars 61st Academy AwardsWinners Announced: Wednesday, March 29, 1989Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: no oneEligibility Year: 1988TriviaNo Host, No Problem: This was one of the rare occasions where the Oscars had no host. Instead, the ceremony opened with an infamous musical number featuring Rob Lowe and Snow White.Rain Man Rains Supreme: Rain
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80s Music vs. 70s DiscoDisco emerged in the mid-1970s and was characterized by a strong beat, four-on-the-floor rhythm, and a focus on rhythm and melody. It was inspired by funk, soul, and Latin music and was often performed in dance clubs. Disco music was heavily associated with the rise of the dance culture and was
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1989 Grammy Award Winners1989 Grammy Award Winners 1989 Grammy WinnersWinners Announced: February 22, 1989Held at: Radio City Music Hall, New YorkHost: Billy CrystalEligibility Year: October 1, 1987 – September 30, 1988TriviaBilly’s Back: Billy Crystal returned as host, adding his comedic flavor to the music industry’s biggest night.Jazzy Jodie: Jodie Watley was awarded Best New Artist, marking
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1980s Advice Songs Giving and accepting advice is one part of life that helps us through the trials and tribulations we face. The problem with advice is that we often don’t take it, especially if it means doing or admitting something we’d rather not. Sometimes advice brings up an option you didn’t think of
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1988 Billboard Number One Hits:December 12, 1987 January 8, 1988:Faith – George MichaelJanuary 9 – January 15:So Emotional – Whitney HoustonJanuary 16 – January 22:Got My Mind Set on You – George HarrisonJanuary 23 – January 29:The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael JacksonJanuary 30 – February 5:Need You Tonight – INXSFebruary 6 –
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1988 History, Facts and TriviaIn 1988, a graduate student at Cornell released a self-replicating program onto the internet from an MIT terminal, and by morning, a significant portion of the connected internet had ground to a halt. Die Hard arrived and settled the question of what a Christmas movie could be. Steffi Graf won all
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1988 Music Hits: Hair Metal, Hip-Hop, Dance-Pop, and Big Movie Ballads 1988 music hits were loud, glossy, catchy, and all over the place in the best possible way. Rock bands still ruled arenas, hip-hop was pushing harder into mainstream pop culture, dance tracks were filling clubs, and movie soundtracks were still minting hits like Hollywood
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1988 Oscars 60th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: April 11, 1988Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Chevy ChaseEligibility Year: 1987In-Depth Details and TriviaNew Venue: After years at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Oscars moved to the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.One-Man Show: Unlike previous years featuring multiple hosts, Chevy Chase held the reins alone, bringing his
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1988 Grammy Award Winners 1988 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: March 2, 1988 Held at: Radio City Music Hall, New York Host: Billy Crystal Eligibility Year: October 1, 1987 – September 30, 1988 In-Depth Details and Trivia East Coast Venue: After being mostly hosted in Los Angeles, the Grammys took a bite of the Big
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1987 Billboard Number One Hits:December 20, 1986 – January 16, 1987:Walk Like an Egyptian – The BanglesJanuary 17 – January 23:Shake You Down – Gregory AbbottJanuary 24 – February 6:At this Moment – Billy Vera and The BeatersFebruary 7 – February 13:Open Your Heart – MadonnaFebruary 14 – March 13:Livin’ On a Prayer – Bon
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1987 History, Facts and TriviaQuick Facts from 1987 Top Song: “Faith” by George MichaelMost Famous American: Robin WilliamsDaily Newspaper: 25¢ | VHS Tape Rental: $3.49 | Gummi Bears: $2.99/lbFunniest Late Night Host: Johnny CarsonUnusual TV Factoid: Valerie Harper was fired from her sitcom Valerie — the first time an actor was fired from a show
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1987 Music Hits: Rock Anthems, Dance-Pop, Hip-Hop, Movie Ballads, and Big MTV Energy1987 music hits captured one of the busiest years of the late ’80s. Arena rock was still massive, pop radio was packed with glossy hooks, hip-hop was pushing further into the mainstream, and movie soundtracks were delivering songs that practically came with their
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1987 Oscars 59th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 30, 1987Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHosts: Chevy Chase, Goldie Hawn, Paul HoganEligibility Year: 1986In-Depth Details and TriviaTriple Hosting Power: A unique trio of Chevy Chase, Goldie Hawn, and Paul Hogan added a mix of humor and charm to the event.Platoon Dominates: Oliver Stone’s Platoon was
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1987 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: February 24, 1987 Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles Host: Billy Crystal Eligibility Year: October 1, 1985 – September 30, 1986 Trivia Billy Crystal’s Debut: Known for his comedic brilliance, Billy Crystal hosted the Grammys, adding humor and wit to the evening. Paul Simon’s Triumph: Paul Simon’s album Graceland
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1986 Billboard Number One Hits:December 21, 1985 – January 17, 1986:Say You, Say Me – Lionel RichieJanuary 18 – February 14:That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne Warwick featuring Elton John, Gladys Knight and Stevie WonderFebruary 15 – February 28:How Will I Know – Whitney HoustonMarch 1 – March 14:Kyrie – Mr. MisterMarch 15 –
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1986 History, Facts, and TriviaQuick Facts from 1986 Top Song: “That’s What Friends Are For” by Dionne Warwick featuring Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie WonderMost Famous American: Paul Hogan — Crocodile Dundee made him an overnight international sensationCabbage Patch Kid: $29.97 | AA Batteries (4-pack): $3.38The Disaster: Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated 73 seconds after
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1986 Music Hits: Top Songs, Radio Favorites, and Pop Classics 1986 music was peak mid-80s: big pop ballads, MTV-ready rock, dance-pop, funk, synth-pop, movie soundtrack hits, rap crossover moments, and a few novelty records that somehow survived the decade with their leg warmers intact. Dionne & Friends, Robert Palmer, Prince, Run-D.M.C., Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Berlin,
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American Girl DollsAmerican Girl is a line of dolls that is marketed towards young girls, released on May 5, 1986. The dolls are 18 inches tall and come from various ethnicities, religions, and social classes from different eras in history. Each doll is sold with a book that provides a backstory for the doll and
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1986 Oscars 58th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 24, 1986Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHosts: Alan Alda, Jane Fonda and Robin WilliamsEligibility Year: 1985TriviaDynamic Hosting Trio: Alan Alda brought his charm, Jane Fonda added an activist’s perspective, and Robin Williams unleashed his comedic energy as hosts.Out of Africa Dominance: The film Out of Africa,
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1986 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: February 25, 1986 Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles Host: Kenny Rogers Eligibility Year: October 1, 1984 – September 30, 1985 Trivia We Are the World Spotlight: The charity single We Are the World became the evening’s star, winning Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best
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1985 Billboard Number One Hits:December 22, 1984 – February 1, 1985:Like a Virgin- MadonnaFebruary 2 – February 15:I Want to Know What Love Is – ForeignerFebruary 16 – March 8:Careless Whisper – Wham! featuring George MichaelMarch 9 – March 29:Can’t Fight This Feeling – REO SpeedwagonMarch 30 – April 12:One More Night – Phil CollinsApril
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