1982 in music

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The following songs achieved the highest chart positions in the charts of 1982.

# Artist Title Year Country Chart Entries
1 Survivor Eye of the Tiger 1982 Flag of the United States UK 1 – Jul 1982, US BB 1 – Jun 1982, US CashBox 1 of 1982, Canada 1 – Jun 1982, Norway 1 – Aug 1982, Australia 1 of 1982, Éire 1 – Sep 1982, Australia 1 for 6 weeks Aug 1983, Holland 2 – Sep 1982, Austria 2 – Sep 1982, South Africa 2 of 1982, Sweden (alt) 5 – Aug 1982, Switzerland 6 – Aug 1982, US BB 7 of 1982, France 7 – Jan 1983, POP 7 of 1982, Germany 18 – Jan 1983, Scrobulate 20 of 80s, Italy 23 of 1982, Poland 24 – Jul 1982, Global 33 (5 M sold) – 1982, Europe 46 of the 1980s, OzNet 82
2 Men at Work Down Under 1982 Flag of Australia UK 1 – Jan 1983, US BB 1 – Nov 1982, Canada 1 – Sep 1982, Switzerland 1 – Jun 1982, Poland 1 – Jan 1983, Éire 1 – Jan 1983, New Zealand 1 for 2 weeks Feb 1982, Australia 1 for 6 weeks Nov 1982, Holland 2 – Mar 1982, Norway 2 – Feb 1983, France 4 – Aug 1982, Sweden (alt) 6 – Feb 1983, US CashBox 8 of 1983, South Africa 8 of 1982, OzNet 8, Germany 10 – Mar 1983, POP 16 of 1983, US BB 21 of 1983, Australia 24 of 1982, Europe 36 of the 1980s, KROQ 70 of 1982, Scrobulate 83 of 80s, RYM 96 of 1981
3 Joan Jett & The Blackhearts I Love Rock 'n' Roll 1982 Flag of the United States US BB 1 – Feb 1982, Canada 1 – Jan 1982, Holland 1 – Apr 1982, Sweden (alt) 1 – Jun 1982, New Zealand 1 for 4 weeks Jun 1982, Australia 1 for 5 weeks Mar 1983, Poland 2 – May 1982, Switzerland 3 – Mar 1982, UK 4 – Apr 1982, POP 4 of 1982, US CashBox 5 of 1982, Austria 5 – May 1982, Germany 6 – Apr 1982, Australia 7 of 1982, South Africa 7 of 1982, US BB 8 of 1982, France 10 – Mar 1982, KROQ 71 of 1982, Party 80 of 1999, RIAA 177, Acclaimed 295, Germany 348 of the 1980s, TheQ 463, Rolling Stone 484
4 Dexys Midnight Runners Come On Eileen 1982 Flag of the United Kingdom UK 1 – Jul 1982, US BB 1 – Feb 1983, Canada 1 – Nov 1982, Switzerland 1 – Nov 1982, Éire 1 – Aug 1982, New Zealand 1 for 4 weeks Nov 1982, Australia 1 for 5 weeks Sep 1983, POP 2 of 1983, Holland 4 – Aug 1982, US BB 5 of 1983, France 5 – Jan 1983, Germany 5 – Jan 1983, Austria 9 – Nov 1982, RYM 11 of 1982, US CashBox 12 of 1983, Australia 12 of 1982, Scrobulate 15 of 80s, Party 36 of 2007, Virgin 85, OzNet 117, Germany 244 of the 1980s, Acclaimed 1040
5 The Human League Don't You Want Me 1982 Flag of the United Kingdom UK 1 – Dec 1981, US BB 1 – Apr 1982, Norway 1 – Feb 1982, Éire 1 – Dec 1981, New Zealand 1 for 5 weeks May 1982, Canada 2 – Feb 1982, France 2 – Jan 1982, Sweden (alt) 3 – Feb 1982, Switzerland 4 – Mar 1982, Holland 5 – Jan 1982, KROQ 5 of 1982, US CashBox 6 of 1982, Germany 6 – Feb 1982, South Africa 16 of 1982, RYM 18 of 1981, US BB 21 of 1982, POP 28 of 1982, Italy 33 of 1982, Scrobulate 34 of 80s, Virgin 46, 93 in 2FM list, Acclaimed 175, OzNet 741

Chronological Table of US and UK Number One Hit Singles

UK Number One Singles and Artist
(Weeks at Number One)
US Number One Singles and Artist
(Weeks at Number One)


"Don't You Want Me" – The Human League (3 weeks in 1981 + 2 weeks in 1982)
"Land of Make Believe" – Bucks Fizz (2)
"Oh Julie" – Shakin' Stevens (1)
"The Model" – Kraftwerk (1)
"Town Called Malice" – The Jam (3)
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" – Tight Fit (3)
"Seven Tears" – Goombay Dance Band (3)
"My Camera Never Lies" – Bucks Fizz (1)
"Ebony and Ivory" – Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder (3)
"A Little Peace" – Nicole (2)
"House of Fun" – Madness (2)
"Goody Two Shoes" – Adam Ant (2)
"I've Never Been to Me" – Charlene (1)
"Happy Talk" – Captain Sensible (2)
"Come on Eileen" – Dexys Midnight Runners (4) best selling single of the year
"Eye of the Tiger" – Survivor (4)
"Pass the Dutchie" – Musical Youth (3)
"Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?" – Culture Club (3)
"I Don't Wanna Dance" – Eddy Grant (3)
"Beat Surrender" – The Jam (2)
"Save Your Love" – Renee & Renato (2 weeks in 1982 + 2 weeks in 1983)


"Physical" – Olivia Newton-John (6 weeks in 1981 + 4 weeks in 1982) best selling single of the year
"I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" – Daryl Hall & John Oates (1)
"Centerfold" – The J. Geils Band (6)
"I Love Rock 'N Roll" – Joan Jett & The Blackhearts (7)
"Titles" – Vangelis (1)
"Ebony And Ivory" – Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder (7)
"Don't You Want Me" – The Human League (3)
"Eye Of The Tiger" – Survivor (6)
"Abracadabra" – Steve Miller Band (2)
"Hard To Say I'm Sorry" – Chicago (2)
"Jack And Diane" – John Cougar (4)
"Who Can It Be Now?" – Men at Work (1)
"Up Where We Belong" – Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes (3)
"Truly" – Lionel Richie (2)
"Mickey" – Toni Basil (1)
"Maneater" – Daryl Hall & John Oates (2 weeks in 1982 + 2 weeks in 1983)
Or see: Hot 100 No. 1 Hits of 1982


US top 40 hits of 1982 (Billboard hot 100)

  1. Physical – Olivia Newton-John
  2. Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
  3. I Love Rock and Roll – Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
  4. Ebony and Ivory – Paul McCartney/Stevie Wonder
  5. Centerfold – The J. Geils Band
  6. Don't You Want Me – The Human League
  7. Jack and Diane – John Cougar
  8. Hurts So Good – John Cougar
  9. Abracadabra – Steve Miller Band
  10. Hard to Say I'm Sorry – Chicago
  11. Tainted Love – Soft Cell
  12. Chariots of Fire – Vangelis
  13. Harden My Heart – Quarterflash
  14. Rosanna – Toto
  15. I Can't Go for That (No Can Do) – Hall & Oates
  16. 867-5309/Jenny – Tommy Tutone
  17. Key Largo – Bertie Higgins
  18. You Should Hear – Melissa Manchester
  19. Waiting for a Girl Like You – Foreigner
  20. Don't Talk to Strangers – Rick Springfield
  21. The Sweetest Thing (I've Ever Known) – Juice Newton
  22. Always on My Mind – Willie Nelson
  23. Shake It Up – The Cars
  24. Let It Whip – The Dazz Band
  25. We Got the Beat – The Go-Go's
  26. The Other Woman – Ray Parker, Jr.
  27. Turn Your Love Around – George Benson
  28. Sweet Dreams – Air Supply
  29. Only the Lonely – The Motels
  30. Who Can It Be Now? – Men at Work
  31. Hold Me – Fleetwood Mac
  32. Eye in the Sky – Alan Parsons Project
  33. Let's Groove – Earth, Wind & Fire
  34. Open Arms – Journey
  35. Leader of the Band – Dan Fogelberg
  36. Leather and Lace – Stevie Nicks/Don Henley
  37. Even the Nights Are Better – Air Supply
  38. I've Never Been to Me – Charlene
  39. '65 Love Affair – Paul Davis
  40. Heat of the Moment – Asia

UK top 40 hits of 1982

  1. Come On Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners
  2. Fame - Irene Cara
  3. Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
  4. The Lion Sleeps Tonight - Tight Fit
  5. Do You Really Want to Hurt Me - Culture Club
  6. Pass the Dutchie - Musical Youth
  7. I Don't Wanna Dance - Eddy Grant
  8. Seven Tears - Goombay Dance Band
  9. Ebony and Ivory - Paul McCartney with Stevie Wonder
  10. A Town Called Malice / Precious - The Jam
  11. Golden Brown - The Stranglers
  12. Mad World - Tears for Fears
  13. Mickey - Toni Basil
  14. Love Plus One - Haircut 100
  15. The Model / Computer love - Kraftwerk
  16. Oh Julie - Shakin' Stevens
  17. Goody Two Shoes - Adam Ant
  18. Heartbreaker - Dionne Warwick
  19. Only You - Yazoo
  20. Don't Go - Yazoo
  21. Walkin' On Sunshine - Rockers Revenge feat Donnie Calvin
  22. Zoom! -Fat Larry's Band
  23. Save Your Love - Renee and Renato
  24. I Won't Let You Down - Ph.D.
  25. Just an Illusion - Imagination
  26. Starmaker - The Kids from "Fame"
  27. Hard to Say I'm Sorry - Chicago
  28. Abracadabra - Steve Miller Band
  29. House of Fun - Madness
  30. Centerfold - The J. Geils Band
  31. The Look of Love - ABC
  32. The Land of Make Believe - Bucks Fizz
  33. Maid of Orleans - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
  34. Young Guns (Go for It) - Wham!
  35. Ain't No Pleasing You - Chas & Dave
  36. Save a Prayer - Duran Duran
  37. T'Aint What You Do - Fun Boy Three with Bananarama
  38. A Little Peace - Nicole
  39. Hungry Like the Wolf - Duran Duran
  40. My Camera Never Lies - Bucks Fizz

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