Number 1 this week in 1980
The number one song in the UK on April 21, 1980 was a disco mix of Working My Way Back To You by The Detroit Spinners. In the United States, t
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Number 1 this week in 1981
On April 28, 1981 Eurovision fever had taken hold of the UK charts and Bucks Fizz were top of the pops with Making Your Mind Up. In the United States, Hall & Oates were number one on the Billboard chart with Kiss On My List.
Number 1 this week in 1980
The number one song in the UK on April 21, 1980 was a disco mix of Working My Way Back To You by The Detroit Spinners. In the United States, the song on top of the Billboard charts for this week in 1980 was Blondie with Call Me. The disco vibe was still going strong in the charts on both s
Number 1 this week in 1989
On April 14, 1989 the number one hit in the UK music charts belonged to The Bangles and Eternal Flame. A really beautiful ballad that later on was covered appallingly badly by Atomic Kitten. At the time that Atomic Kitten's cover version of Eternal Flame was out in the UK, The Bangles were doing a t
Number 1 this week in 1981
On April 28, 1981 Eurovision fever had taken hold of the UK charts and Bucks Fizz were top of the pops with Making Your Mind Up. In the United
Number 1 this week in 1989
On April 14, 1989 the number one hit in the UK music charts belonged to The Bangles and Eternal Flame. A really beautiful ballad that later on was cov
Number 1 this week in 1988
On April 7, 1988, The Pet Shop boys held the number one UK chart slot with their song Heart. In the United States, Michael Jackson had the Bil
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