ABC – The Look Of Love
One of the greats of the 80s, ABC's The Look Of Love was their biggest hit.
Even though it's from way back in 1982, it still sounds fantastic!
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Junior – Mama Used To Say
Junior's biggest hit Mama Used To Say was a big global hit in 1982, including here in the UK where it reached number 4.
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Yazoo – Only You
Yazoo's debut single Only You was also their highest charting single, reaching number 2 in in 1982.
It also went on to reach number 1 (a UK Christmas number 1 no less!) in 1983 when sung by The Flying Pickets!
Alison Moyet went on to solo success and Vin...
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Spandau Ballet – Instinction
Another UK top 10 for Spandau Ballet, Instinction was a big hit in 1982, backed by a great video.
Their big hits True and Gold were coming in 1983 though!
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Simple Minds – Promised You A Miracle
Simple Minds' first big UK hit, the utterly brilliant Promised You A Miracle is one of my all time favourites!
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Bananarama – Really Sayin’ Something
Really Sayin' Something was Bananarama's second UK Top 10 hit.
Originally a bit hit for the The Velvelettes of course.
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Ph.D – I Won’t Let You Down
I Won't Let You Down was Ph.D's only top 10 hit. The letters P, H and D were from their founders, with (the sadly departed very recently in 2015) Jim Diamond being the D.
Jim went on to have a huge number 1 hit by himself in 1984 with I Should Have Known Be...
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Shalamar – I Can Make You Feel Good
Shalamar was one of the great early 80s UK Dance bands and I Can Make You Feel Good was their biggest hit back in 1982.
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Bucks Fizz – My Camera Never Lies
My Camera Never Lies was Bucks Fizz's last of three UK number 1 hits, reaching the top in early 1982.
Just what a great, catchy pop tune should be!
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Imagination – Just an Illusion
Just an Illusion was Imagination's biggest hit and one of many for them in the early 80s.
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