In 1981 the price of gas was $1.25 per gallon, the movies ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ were popular on the silver screen, while Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake were newborn babies. What were the top songs of 1981?
“Don’t Stop Believing” – Journey
“(Just Like) Starting Over” – John Lennon
“Bette Davis Eyes” – Kim Carnes
“Who’s Crying Now” – Journey
“Jessie’s Girl” – Rick Springfield
“Keep On Loving You” – REO Speedwagon
“Rapture” – Blondie
“Tainted Love” – Soft Cell
“Too Much Time on My Hands” – Styx
“Theme From “Greatest American Hero” (Believe It Or Not)” – Joey Scarbury
“The Breakup Song” – Greg Kihn Band
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