1981

=**1981**=
 * __Number Ones: __**
 * Bette Davis Eyes ** - Kim Carnes [EMI America 8077] (DeShannon, Weiss) is from Jackie DeShannon’s LP //New Arrangement //[‘75, Columbia 33500].
 * Endless Love ** - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie [Motown 1519] (Richie) is a movie title song, revived in 1994 by Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey [Columbia 77629].
 * Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do) ** - Christopher Cross [Warner 49787] (Allen, Bacharach, Cross, Sager) is from Dudley Moore’s movie //Arthur. //
 * 9 to 5 **- Dolly Parton [RCA 12133] (Parton) is the title song to a movie which co-starred Parton.
 * The Tide Is High ** - Blondie [Chrysalis 2465] (Holt) was a 1967 reggae hit for the Jamaican group, the Paragons [U.K. Treasure Isle TI 7009].
 * Medley ** - Stars on 45 [Radio 3810] (Duster, Eggermont) is a medley of several oldies, sung by this Dutch studio group: ‘Venus’ [Shocking Blue, ’70], ‘Sugar Sugar’ [Archies, ’69], and the rest by the Beatles: ‘No Reply’[’65], ‘I’ll Be Back’[’65], ‘Drive My Car’[’66], ‘Do You Want to Know a Secret’[’63], ‘We Can Work It Out’[’66], ‘I Should Have Known Better’[’64], ‘Nowhere Man’[’66], ‘You’re Gonna Lose That Girl’[‘65].
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Number Twos: __**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Love on the Rocks **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Neil Diamond [Capitol 4939] (Diamond) is from the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Jazz Singer //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, starring Diamond. Other Neil Diamond songs from the movie that charted Top 10 were **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hello Again **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [Capitol 4960] (Diamond, Lindgren) and **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">America **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [Capitol 4994] (Diamond).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Theme from ‘Greatest American Hero’ (Believe It or Not) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Joey Scarbury [Elektra 47147] (Post, Geyer) was from the TV show.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Queen of Hearts **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Juice Newton [Capitol 4997] (DeVito) was a single for Dave Edmunds [‘79, Swan Song 71002, from LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Repeat When Necessary //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Swan Song 8507].
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Top Fives: __**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Sukiyaki **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - A Taste of Honey [Capitol 4953] (Cason, Rokusuke, Leslie, Nakamura) is an English-language remake of the 1963 Japanese language hit for Kyu Sakamoto [Capitol 4945], whose original title was ‘Ue O Muite Aruko (I Look Up When I Walk)’. It was revived again in 1995 by 4 P.M. [Next Plateau 857736].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Angel of the Morning **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Juice Newton [Capitol 4976] is a remake of Merrilee Rush’s hit (see 1968).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">For Your Eyes Only **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Sheena Easton [Libery 1418] (Conti, Leeson) is the title song to a James Bond film.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Elvira **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Oak Ridge Boys [MCA 51084] (Frazier) charted for Dallas Frazier [‘66, Capitol 5560].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Crying **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Don McLean [Millennium 11799] (Melson, Orbison) is a remake of Roy Orbison’s 1961 classic [Monument 447], which also charted for Jay & the Americans [‘66, United Artists 50016].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Tryin’ to Live My Life Without You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Bob Seger [Capitol 5042] (Williams) is a live performance of a song by Otis Clay [‘72, Hi 2226].
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Top Tens: __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Why Do Fools Fall In Love **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Diana Ross [RCA 12349] (Lymon, Levy) is a remake of the 1956 Teenagers’ hit (see 1956).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Boy From New York City **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Manhattan Transfer [Atlantic 3816] (Taylor, Davis) was a hit for the Ad Libs [‘65, Blue Cat 102].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Giving It Up For Your Love **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Delbert McClinton [Capitol 4948] (Williams) was from the Jerry Lynn Williams LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Gone //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘79, Warner Brothers 3291].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I’ve Done Everything For You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Rick Springfield [RCA 12166] (Hagar) was a single for Sammy Hagar [‘79, Capitol 4699], originally on the live album //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">All Night Long //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘78, Capitol 11812].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Tell It Like It Is **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Heart [Epic 50950] (Davis, Diamond) was a hit for Aaron Neville [‘67, Par-Lo 101].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">It’s My Turn **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Diana Ross [Motown 1496] (Masser, Sager) is a movie title song.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Theme from Hill Street Blues **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Mike Post featuring Larry Carlton [Elektra 47186] (Post) is from the TV show.
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Top Twenties: __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Beach Boys Medley **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Beach Boys [Capitol 5030] (Wilson, Love, Fassert, Berry) is a medley of these songs: ‘Good Vibrations’[‘66], ‘Help Me, Rhonda’[‘65], ‘I Get Around’[‘64], ‘Shut Down’[‘63], ‘Surfin’ Safari’[‘62], ‘Barbara Ann’[‘66], ‘Surfin’ U.S.A.’[‘63], and ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’[‘64].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Share Your Love With Me **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Kenny Rogers [Libery 1430] (Braggs, Malone) was Bobby Bland’s 1964 hit (see 1969).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">It’s Now or Never **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - John Schneider [Scotti Brothers 02105] (Gold, Schroeder) is a remake of Elvis’ hit (see 1960).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">We’re In This Love Together **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Al Jarreau [Warner 49746] (Murrah, Stegall) is from Dean Conn’s self-titled LP [‘80, A&M 4839].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Touch Me When We’re Dancing **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Carpenters [A&M 2344] (Skinner, Wallace, Bell) charted for the song’s writers in the group Bama [’79, Free Flight 11629].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Winning **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Santana [Columbia 01050] (Ballard) was a single for Russ Ballard [’76, Epic 50211].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Say Goodbye to Hollywood **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Billy Joel [Columbia 02518] (Joel) is a live version of a 1977 song [Columbia 10562].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Together **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Tierra [Boardwalk 5702] (Gamble, Huff) charted for the Intruders [’67, Gamble 205].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Suddenly **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Olivia Newton-John & Cliff Richard [MCA 51007] (Farrar) is from the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Xanadu //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">.
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Top Thirties : __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Seven Bridges Road **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Eagles [Asylum 47100] (Young) was introduced by Steve Young on //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Rock Salt & Nails //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [’69, A&M 4177, single A&M 1083], re-recorded as a title song for an album [‘72, Reprise MS 2081, single Reprise 1100]. It was on Joan Baez’ //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">One Day at a Time //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘70, Vanguard 79310] and on Mother Earth’s //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Bring Me Home //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [’71, Reprise 6431].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Since I Don’t Have You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Don McLean [Millennium 11804] (Beaumont, Vogel, Verscharen, Taylor, Lester) was a hit for the group that wrote it, the Skyliners [‘59, Calico 103].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Love On a Two-Way Street **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Stacy Lattisaw [Cotillion 46015] (Robinson, Keyes) was a hit for the Moments [‘70, Stang 5012].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Guitar Man **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Elvis Presley [RCA PB-12158] (Reed) is a remix of a 1968 song [RCA Victor 47-9425], used in the film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Clambake //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">. It scratched the country charts in the version by its writer, Jerry Reed [5/67, RCA Victor 9152].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Ai No Corrida **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Quincy Jones [A&M 2309] (Jankel, Young) is from the 1980 LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Chas Jankel //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [A&M 4862].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Double Dutch Bus **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Frankie Smith [WMOT 5356] (Smith, Bloom) is based on a jump roper game. Smith recorded ‘Double Dutch’ as Franklin Franklin in 1972 [Paramount 0227].