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Duran Duran – Hungry Like The Wolf

Another UK Top 10 hit for Duran Duran, Hungry Like The Wolf also became their first USA Top 10 in 1982. Reaching number 5 in the UK, it equalled Duran Duran's highest to-date, though far bigger prizes were just around the corner...

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ABC – The Look Of Love

One of the greats of the 80s, ABC's The Look Of Love was their biggest hit. Even though it's from way back in 1982, it still sounds fantastic!

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Patrice Rushen – Forget Me Nots 1982

Forget Me Nots by Patrice Rushen is an all time dance classic. A UK top 10 hit back in 1982, Forget Me Nots has been sampled by George Michael in Fast Love and Will Smith in Men In Black

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Junior – Mama Used To Say

Junior's biggest hit Mama Used To Say was a big global hit in 1982, including here in the UK where it reached number 4.

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Joan Jett & the Blackhearts – I Love Rock ‘n Roll 1982

One of the great rock songs of all time, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts' I Love Rock 'n Roll was a massive global hit in 1982 reaching number 4 in the UK and number 1 in the USA and elsewhere (including Sweden, where they love rock!).

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Yazoo – Only You

Yazoo's debut single Only You was also their highest charting single, reaching number 2 in in 1982. It also went on to reach number 1 (a UK Christmas number 1 no less!) in 1983 when sung by The Flying Pickets! Alison Moyet went on to solo success and Vin...

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Spandau Ballet – Instinction

Another UK top 10 for Spandau Ballet, Instinction was a big hit in 1982, backed by a great video. Their big hits True and Gold were coming in 1983 though!

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Simple Minds – Promised You A Miracle

Simple Minds' first big UK hit, the utterly brilliant Promised You A Miracle is one of my all time favourites!

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J. Geils Band – Freeze Frame 1982

Following on from Centrefold, the J. Geils Band had another UK hit in 1982 with Freeze Frame (their last top 40 hit in the UK and also their last top 10 in the USA).

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Bananarama – Really Sayin’ Something

Really Sayin' Something was Bananarama's second UK Top 10 hit. Originally a bit hit for the The Velvelettes of course.

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