Eighties Chart Revival

Chronologically revisiting every UK Top 40 Single of the 1980s. Follow along and leave your thoughts and memories of each song in the comments.

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This account is going to chronologically revisit every song which made the UK Top 40 Singles chart during the 1980s. Follow along and reply to each with your thoughts, memories and stories as we relive the greatest decade in music. All retweets appreciated, let's spread the word!

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@RetroCharts That's a real heavyweight top ten 🎉

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"It's My House" by Diana Ross was number 38 on the first UK Singles Chart of 1980, having already peaked at number 32. It was her 20th of 47 UK Top 40 hits as a solo artist (excluding singles by The Supremes / Diana Ross and The Supremes).

Thoughts?

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@RetroCharts @StranglersSite Great song (and video 🤣)

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"Green Onions" by Booker T and The M.G.S was number 39 on the first UK Singles Chart of 1980 and went on to peak at number 7. Originally released in 1962, it had not been a UK hit until now. It was their second of 2 UK Top 10s & last of 4 Top 40s (first since 1969).

Thoughts?

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"I'm In The Mood For Dancing" by the Nolan Sisters (later The Nolans) was number 40 in the first UK Singles Chart chart of 1980 and went on to peak at number 3 in February 1980. It was their second of 8 UK Top 40 Singles and first of 3 to reach the Top Ten.

Thoughts?

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We are going to begin the retrospective by going through the inaugural UK Top 40 chart from the first week of 1980. From there we will cover every single new entry to the chart all the way through to the end of the decade. Stay tuned!