1982 had the fewest number one songs (15) in the '80s because so many songs spent a long time at the top of the charts. Here are the number one songs from 1982:
01/30/82 "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" - Daryl Hall & John Oates (1 week)
One of the most successful acts of the '80s, this was their 4th number one song, and 3rd of the decade.
02/06/82 "Centerfold" - J. Geils Band (6 weeks)
They had 2 top 5 hits in 1982 ("Freeze-Frame was the other).
03/20/82 "I Love Rock And Roll" - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts (7 weeks)
Her only number one song and tied for the most weeks at number 1 in 1982. It was also the number one song of 1982 by virtue of spending more time on the charts than "Ebony And Ivory."
05/08/82 "Chariots Of Fire" - Vangelis (1 week)
A rare instrumental number one hit. The Greek composer never had another song hit the charts.
05/15/82 "Ebony And Ivory" - Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder (7 weeks)
Two of the most talented artists of all time team up for a huge hit.
07/03/82 "Don't You Want Me" - The Human League (3 weeks)
The first of two number one songs for the British synth-pop group.
07/24/82 "Eye Of The Tiger" - Survivor (6 weeks)
This song is forever intertwined with the movie Rocky III. It was Survivor's only number one, although "Burning Heart" from Rocky IV made it to number 2 in 1985.
09/04/82 "Abracadabra" - Steve Miller Band (2 weeks)
After several hits in the '70s this was the last hurrah for the Steve Miller Band.
09/11/82 "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" - Chicago (2 weeks)
The successful group had hits from the '70s to the '90s and this was their first number one of the '80s.
10/02/82 "Jack and Diane" - John Cougar (4 weeks)
This was his only number one hit, although he had top 20 hits under 3 different names: John Cougar, John Cougar Mellencamp and John Mellencamp.
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