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Jan 1981

Mar 1981

1

Let's Do It

Convertion

Let's Do It was the most popular song by Convertion. The group received slight airplay with other dance songs too like Sweet Thing. Convertion was also known as the word correctly spelled, Conversion.

Jan 1981

Mar 1981

22

20

2

Precious To Me

Phil Seymour

Precious To Me was the only top 20 hit for Phil Seymour. He followed-up with other songs that received very little airplay. Phil Seymour wrote the song.

Oct 1980

Apr 1981

13

7

3

Somebody's Knockin'

Terri Gibbs

Although Somebody's Knockin' was the only top 20 hit by Terri Gibbs, she followed it up with a string of country songs that received radio airplay.

Apr 1981

May 1981

24

22

4

Love You Like I've Never Loved Before

John O'Banion

Love You Like I've Never Loved Before was a near top 20 miss song and the only song by John O'Banion to receive mentionable radio airplay.

Apr 1981

Jun 1981

1

1

5

Stars On 45

Stars On 45

Stars On 45 was a tribute to The Beatles, featuring an extensive medley of songs by The Beatles. The success of the number one song Stars On 45 kicked off a period where others put out medleys like The Beach Boys, Elvis Presley, and a medley actual done of The Beatles. Stars On 45 was the only top 20 hit for the group Stars On 45, but the group received some airplay with other songs too.

May 1981

Jun 1981

6

Shaddap You Face

Joe Dolce

Shaddap You Face received moderate airplay for Joe Dolce. He did not get noticeable radio airplay with any other song.

May 1981

Jul 1981

2

1

7

Theme From Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)

Joey Scarbury

Although number one song Theme From Greatest American Hero was the only top 20 hit by Joey Scarbury, he followed the song with a few very minor hits. The song was from the movie The Greatest American Hero.

May 1981

Jul 1981

19

15

8

Sweet Baby

Stanley Clarke/George Duke

Although Sweet Baby was the only top 20 hit by either Stanley Clarke or George Duke, both had extensive careers in jazz music and session playing.

Apr 1981

Jul 1981

22

25

9

Seven Year Ache

Rosanne Cash

Although Seven Year Ache was the only top 30 song by Rosanne Cash, she was a major country star.

Jun 1981

Jul 1981

25

10

10

Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through

Jim Steinman

Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through was a one hit wonder for Jim Steinman. Jim Steinman wrote and arranged many popular songs for group Meat Loaf, and for many other artists like Air Supply, Bonnie Tyler, and Celine Dion. Jim Steinman's Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through was from the original album Bad For Good.

Nov 1980

Aug 1981

30

11

Double Dutch Bus

Frankie Smith

Double Dutch Bus was the most popular song for Frankie Smith. He received minor airplay with the song Triple Dutch also.

Jul 1981

Oct 1981

12

General Hospi-Tale

The Afternoon Delights

General Hospi-Tale was a rap about the daytime TV soap opera General Hospital. The Afternoon Delights, a tribute group, did not have any other song out.

Jul 1981

Nov 1981

25

14

13

Sausalito Summernight

Diesel

Although Sausolito Summernight was the only top 20 hit for Diesel, the group followed-up the song with Goin' Back To China, which received minor album rock radio play. Sausalito Summernight was written by: Mark Boon, Rob Vunderink.

1981

14

Shelly's Boyfriend

Bonnie Hayes And The Wild Combo

While Bonnie Hayes released other recordings, her only song to receive any noticable radio airplay was Shelly's Boyfriend. She also wrote songs for other artists like like Bonnie Raitt and Bon Jovi. Shelly's Boyfriend was from the original album Good Clean Fun.

1981

15

I Wanna Be A Lifeguard

Blotto

I Wanna Be A Lifeguard was a popular alternative song. The song received lots of exposure on television beach programs and segments. Blotto did not receive noticeable airplay with any other song.