In 1982, there were only 15 number 1 songs, the fewest number in the 80s, because the songs spent so long at the top of the charts. Here are the number 1 songs from 1982:
"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 1 song, and 3rd of the decade.
"Centerfold" - J. Geils Band (6 weeks)
They had 2 top 5 hits in 1982 ("Freeze-Frame" was the other).
"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 1 song of 1982 by virtue of spending more time on the charts than "Ebony And Ivory."
"Chariots Of Fire" - Vangelis (1 week)
A rare instrumental number 1 hit. The Greek composer never had another song hit the charts.
"Ebony And Ivory" - Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder (7 weeks)
"Don't You Want Me" - The Human League (3 weeks)
The first of 2 number 1 songs for the British synth-pop group.
"Eye Of The Tiger" - Survivor (6 weeks)
This song is forever intertwined with the movie Rocky III. It was Survivor's only number 1, although "Burning Heart" from Rocky IV made it to number 2 in 1985.
"Abracadabra" - Steve Miller Band (2 weeks)
After several hits in the 70s this was the last hurrah for the Steve Miller Band.
"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 1 of the 80s.
"Jack and Diane" - John Cougar (4 weeks)
This was his only number 1 hit, although he had top 20 hits under 3 different names: John Cougar, John Cougar Mellencamp and John Mellencamp.
"Who Can It Be Now" - Men At Work (1 week)
The Australian group took America by storm in 1982 and 1983 with a string of hits. This was the 1st of 2 number 1s.
"Up Where We Belong" - Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes
The theme from the movie An Officer And A Gentleman was Cocker's only number 1. Warnes would have another number 1 movie duet in 1987 with "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life."
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