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- 1983
- Pop
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Joe Jackson – Steppin Out

Released in 1982, Joe Jackson's Steppin' Out reached number 6 in the UK charts in early 1983 and did just as well in the USA. An absolutely fantastic pop song by a brilliant musician, he was never to scale these chart heights again, but he made his mark in ...

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Men At Work – Down Under

Down Under is/was one of the greats of the 80s and was a huge worldwide hit. Men At Work had a few other notable hits, but nothing anywhere near as big as this one.

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Duran Duran – Save A Prayer

Save A Prayer became Duran Duran's highest charting hit to date, reaching number 2 in the UK charts in 1982. Another personal favourite of mine.

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Eurythmics – Love Is A Stranger

Love Is A Stranger was the Eurythmics breakthrough hit, reaching number 6 in the UK charts in 1982. They went on to have a string of UK Top 10 hits in the 90s, though only one Number 1 (and no, it wasn't Sweet Dreams!). I was lucky enough to see them liv...

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The Human League – Mirror Man

Mirror Man by The Human League reached number 2 in late 1982. The video is very similar in style to their Don't You Want Me one.

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Carly Simon – Why 1982

Why by Carly Simon is a real favourite of mine. It reached the UK Top 10 in 1982, her penultimate UK Top 10 single.

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Duran Duran – Rio

In my opinion, Duran Duran's Rio is one of *the* greatest ever pop videos. Period. However, it only reached number 9 in the UK charts (their big hits were yet to come)!

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