WELCOME TO THE EIGHTIES ARCHIVE
Discover every UK Top 40 hit from the 1980s. Welcome to Eighties Archive, your comprehensive guide to every UK Top 40 single released between 1980 and 1989. Explore detailed song information, complete chart histories, release dates, artist biographies, record labels, genres and much more—all brought together in one searchable archive dedicated entirely to the music of the decade.
Our growing collection will feature all 3,773 UK Top 40 chart entries from the 1980s, with new songs being added regularly until the archive is complete. Whether you’re reliving favourite hits, researching chart history, or discovering forgotten classics, Eighties Archive is designed to be the ultimate resource for fans of Eighties music.
Browse by year, artist, genre or record label, revisit every UK Number One, explore featured artists and themed collections, or simply enjoy a nostalgic journey through one of the greatest decades in popular music. From chart-topping classics to overlooked gems, every song tells part of the story of the UK’s unforgettable Eighties music scene.
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‘Let It Be’ is a single by British/American charity supergroup Ferry Aid. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1987.
‘Spirit In The Sky’ is a single by British glam rock band Doctor & The Medics. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1986.
‘Move Closer’ is a single by American singer Phyllis Nelson. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1985.
‘We Are The World’ is a single by charity ensemble USA For Africa. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1985.
‘There’s No One Quite Like Grandma’ is a single by children’s vocal ensemble St. Winifred’s School Choir. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980.
‘Baby Jane’ is a single by Scottish singer/songwriter Rod Stewart. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1983.
‘Total Eclipse Of The Heart’ is a single by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1983.
‘I’ve Never Been To Me’ is a single by American R&B singer Charlene. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
‘House Of Fun’ is a single by English ska & pop band Madness. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
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SONGS TO BE ADDED SOON
The following songs are being prepared for the Eighties Archive (continuing with No. 1’s) :-
- (1987) – Starship – Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now
- (1988) – Glenn Medeiros – Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You
- (1988) – Yazz & The Plastic Population – The Only Way Is Up
- (1989) – The Christians, Holly Johnson & Gerry Marsden – Ferry Cross The Mersey
- (1989) – Jason Donovan – Sealed With A Kiss
- (1980) – Olivia Newton-John & ELO – Xanadu
- (1980) – Odyssey – Use It Up And Wear It Out
- (1981) – Shakin’ Stevens – Green Door
- (1981) – Aneka – Japanese Boy
- (1982) – Captain Sensible – Happy Talk
FOCUS ON 1981
FEATURED ARTIST - DURAN DURAN
‘Rio’ is a single by English new wave band Duran Duran. The song peaked at No. 09 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
‘Hungry Like The Wolf’ is a single by English new-wave band Duran Duran. The song peaked at No. 05 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
‘Planet Earth’ is a single by English rock/pop band Duran Duran. The song peaked at No. 12 in the UK Singles Chart in 1981.
‘The Reflex’ is a single by English pop/rock band Duran Duran. It peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1984.
‘Is There Something I Should Know?’ is a single by English pop/rock band Duran Duran. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1983.