Nielsen Releases First Canadian Charts of 2022

Nielsen/MRC Data has unveiled the first Canadian charts of 2022. Based on the multi-metric consumption index of physical and digital album sales and track and streaming equivalent albums, Adele’s 30 tops the albums chart. Its lead single “Easy on Me” embraces bronze on the Hot 100 clocking in this week at #3, bested only by her fellow Brits: Ed Sheeran (“Shivers”) at #2 with Elton John & Dua Lipa’s “Cold Heart” crowning the chart. The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber’s “Stay” is at #4 with the latter’s “Ghost” enjoying the 10th spot. At second place on the albums chart is the Encanto soundtrack. Several songs from the disc appear on the Hot 100, including “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” at #9. Ed Sheeran’s Equals, Taylor Swift’s Red (Taylor’s Version), and The Weeknd’s The Highlights occupy the 3rd, 4th, and 5th positions on the albums chart respectively.

With the Christmas season over, a number of songs have re-entered the charts, having made way for Xmas classics the past several weeks. There are also a number of new entries, including “Back Then, Right Now” from Canadian country slayer Tenille Arts at #85. This week’s Hot Shot Debut belongs to Vancouver Island ace Lauren Spencer-Smith (pictured above) who makes the chart and the Top 40 for the first time with “Fingers Crossed” at #39. The song went viral on TikTok. Lauren was a contestant on the 18th season of American Idol.

bbno$ (featuring Rich Brian) continues to crown the Emerging Canadian Artists chart thanks to “edamame”. “Cold Heart” sits on top of both the Hot Digital Songs and Hot 100 Airplay charts while “Shivers” takes the cake at All-Format Airplay and CHR. “Easy On Me” is preferred, however, at both AC and Hot AC. “End of Me” from Billy Talent tops Rock Airplay and “Buy Dirt” from Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan Country Airplay.

The Sounds of Vancouver: 1986 Hits

Below is a listing of 242 songs that were hits on Vancouver’s top radio station LG73 in the year 1986. The station ran weekly Top 30 countdowns through the year. Find below all of these songs with their peak position and date reached. Songs on the LG playlist that didn’t make the countdown are included with the date when it was first added to the playlist. These are indicated with the letters “AP”. The songs are sorted in chronological order by LG73 peak date and then by peak position. For an analysis and highlights of the listing, check out our post here. The 1986 year-end chart can be found here. More chart information can be found on our Charts Page here.

TITLE	ARTIST	PEAK	DATE
Tonight She Comes	The Cars	12	01/01
I’m Your Man	Wham	14	01/01
Tarzan Boy	Baltimora	2	01/09
So Far Away	Dire Straits	22	01/09
Small Town	John Cougar	28	01/09
Heart Of The City	The Arrows	AP	01/09
The Big Money	Rush	AP	01/09
Spies Like Us	Paul McCartney	1	01/16
I Miss You	Klymaxx	5	01/16
You’re A Friend Of Mine	Clarence Clemons/J. Browne	9	01/16
My Hometown	Bruce Springsteen	17	01/16
Action Speaks Louder Than Words	Action	21	01/16
Sex As A Weapon	Pat Benatar	22	01/16
King For A Day	Thompson Twins	AP	01/16
Now & Forever	Anne Murray	AP	01/16
People See Through You	Bruce Cockburn	AP	01/16
Somewhere	Barbra Streisand	AP	01/16
That’s What Friends Are For	Dionne & Friends	1	01/23
Party All The Time	Eddie Murphy	2	01/23
A Love Bizarre	Sheila E	AP	01/23
L’Affaire Dumoutier	The Box	AP	01/23
Live Is Life	Opus	6	01/30
Talk To Me	Stevie Nicks	8	01/30
Burning Heart	Survivor	9	01/30
Somebody Somewhere	Platinum Blonde	22	01/30
Silent Running	Mike & The Mechanics	27	01/30
Another Night	Aretha Franklin	AP	01/30
The Sweetest Taboo	Sade	30	02/07
Day By Day	The Hooters	AP	02/07
Fools Cry	New Regime	AP	02/07
One Chance	Stan Meissner	AP	02/07
When The Going Gets Tough	Billy Ocean	1	02/13
Kyrie	Mr. Mister	4	02/13
Conga	Miami Sound Machine	3	02/20
Life In A Northern Town	Dream Academy	5	02/20
Sarah	Starship	9	02/20
Russians	Sting	22	02/20
Goodbye Is Forever	Arcadia	24	02/20
Rock Me Amadaeus	Falco	1	02/27
Face The Face	Pete Townshend	8	02/27
These Dreams	Heart	10	02/27
Endless Emotion	Ian Thomas	AP	02/27
Overjoyed	Stevie Wonder	AP	02/27
The Sun Always Shines On TV	A-Ha	9	03/06
She Sells Sanctuary	The Cult	AP	03/06
How Will I Know	Whitney Houston	1	03/13
If I Was	Midge Ure	4	03/13
Living In America	James Brown	5	03/13
Eurasian Eyes	Corey Hart	12	03/13
Secret Lovers	Atlantic Starr	13	03/13
I Can’t Wait	Stevie Nicks	27	03/13
Sanctify Yourself	Simple Minds	29	03/13
Johnny Come Home	Fine Young Cannibals	AP	03/13
Nikita	Elton John	2	03/20
Stages	ZZ Top	12	03/20
It Must Be Love	Payolas	AP	03/20
R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A.	John Cougar Mellencamp	1	03/27
A Good Heart	Feargal Sharkey	6	03/27
What You Need	INXS	15	03/27
Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)	Glass Tiger	1	04/03
Vienna Calling	Falco	3	04/03
Harlem Shuffle	The Rolling Stones	4	04/03
I Think It’s Love	Jermaine Jackson	19	04/03
This Could Be The Night	Loverboy	21	04/03
X-Ray Eyes	Jim Foster	27	04/03
No Way To Treat A Lady	Bonnie Tyler	AP	04/03
Calling America	ELO	7	04/10
Flippin’ To The A Side	Cats Can Fly	9	04/10
Right Between The Eyes	Wax	AP	04/10
Addicted to Love	Robert Palmer	1	04/17
I Do What I Do	John Taylor	13	04/17
Feel It Again	Honeymoon Suite	17	04/17
Chains	The Arrows	AP	04/17
Song In My Head	M + M	AP	04/17
Manic Monday	The Bangles	1	04/24
West End Girls	Pet Shop Boys	4	04/24
Bad Boy	Miami Sound Machine	6	04/24
American Storm	Bob Seger	12	04/24
Why Can’t This Be Love	Van Halen	17	04/24
Something About You	Level 42	21	04/24
Deeper	Billy Newton-Davis	AP	04/24
I Want Everything	Stan Meissner	AP	04/24
Let’s Go All the Way	Sly Fox	1	04/30
Tender Love	Force MDs	5	04/30
Is That It	Katrina & The Waves	15	04/30
The Key	Errol Starr	AP	04/30
If You Leave	OMD	2	05/07
Move Away	Culture Club	10	05/07
Kiss	Prince	16	05/07
Be Good To Yourself	Journey	AP	05/07
Live to Tell	Madonna	1	05/14
The Greatest Love Of All	Whitney Houston	4	05/14
Take Me Home	Phil Collins	16	05/14
Captain Of Her Heart	Double	29	05/14
April Fool	Chalk Circle	AP	05/14
Rough Boy	ZZ Top	2	05/21
All I Need Is A Miracle	Mike & The Mechanics	3	05/21
Hungry Eyes	Platinum Blonde	5	05/21
Never As Good As The First Time	Sade	12	05/21
Angel In My Pocket	One To One	25	05/21
Saved By Night	Jim Foster	AP	05/21
A Different Corner	George Michael	2	05/28
The Power Of Love	Jennifer Rush	3	05/28
Your Love	The Outfield	7	05/28
There’ll Be Sad Songs	Billy Ocean	14	05/28
All the Things She Said	Simple Minds	18	05/28
Is It Love	Mr. Mister	24	05/28
Out On A Limb	Eye Eye	AP	05/28
What Have You Done For Me Lately	Janet Jackson	5	06/04
The Thin Red Line	Glass Tiger	7	06/04
I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On	Robert Palmer	AP	06/04
Right Beside You	Billy Newton-Davis	AP	06/04
I Wanna Be a Cowboy	Boys Don’t Cry	1	06/11
One Hit (To The Body)	The Rolling Stones	9	06/11
Like No Other Night	38 Special	AP	06/11
The Love Parade	Dream Academy	7	06/18
Like A Rock	Bob Seger	15	06/18
Anything For Love	Gordon Lightfoot	AP	06/18
On My Own	Patti Labelle & Michael McDonald	3	06/25
If She Knew What She Wants	The Bangles	18	06/25
Dreams	Van Halen	22	06/25
The Best Of Me	David Foster & Olivia Newton-John	24	06/25
Before I Go	Starship	AP	06/25
I Can’t Wait	Nu Shooz	1	07/02
How Many Rivers To Cross	Luba	17	07/02
Out Of Mind Out Of Sight	Australian Models	27	07/02
Who’s Johnny	El Debarge	1	07/09
No One Is To Blame	Howard Jones	6	07/09
Tuff Enuff	Fabulous Thunderbirds	8	07/09
Crush On You	The Jets	9	07/09
Nothing At All	Heart	23	07/09
Patio Lanterns	Kim Mitchell	28	07/09
A Date With The Past	Doubledare	AP	07/09
Living On Video	Trans X	AP	07/09
Danger Zone	Kenny Loggins	1	07/16
Sledgehammer	Peter Gabriel	2	07/16
Holding Back The Years	Simply Red	5	07/16
Modern Woman	Billy Joel	12	07/16
She Trusted Me	Agent	AP	07/16
Standing In Line	Haywire	AP	07/16
Sweet Freedom	Michael McDonald	AP	07/16
Invisible Touch	Genesis	4	07/23
It’s Got To Be Monday	Doug Bennet	AP	07/23
When I Fall In Love Again	Zappacosta	AP	07/23
Papa Don’t Preach	Madonna	1	07/30
Nasty	Janet Jackson	6	07/30
Digging Your Scene	Blow Monkeys	21	07/30
Your Wildest Dreams	The Moody Blues	23	07/30
Cold Hands, Warm Heart	Cats Can Fly	AP	07/30
The Glory of Love	Peter Cetera	1	08/13
The Edge Of Heaven	Wham	10	08/13
Boy Inside The Man	Tom Cochrane & Red Rider	12	08/13
Opportunities	Pet Shop Boys	15	08/13
What Does It Take	Honeymoon Suite	16	08/13
Heaven In Your Eyes	Loverboy	18	08/13
One Step Closer To You	Gavin Christopher	25	08/13
Peter Gunn	Art Of Noise	27	08/13
A Matter Of Time	Rhythm Snakes	AP	08/13
You Can Call Me Al	Paul Simon	AP	08/13
Dancing On The Ceiling	Lionel Richie	3	08/20
Taken In	Mike & The Mechanics	26	08/20
Black On White	One To One	AP	08/20
Love Walks In	Van Halen	AP	08/20
Love Touch	Rod Stewart	6	08/27
Take It Easy	Andy Taylor	8	08/27
We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off	Jermaine Stewart	10	08/27
Love Zone	Billy Ocean	23	08/27
Innocent With An Explanation	Luba	30	08/27
Mad About You	Belinda Carlisle	1	09/03
Press	Paul McCartney	16	09/03
Words Get In The Way	Miami Sound Machine	20	09/03
Venus	Bananarama	1	09/10
Money’s Too Tight To Mention	Simply Red	19	09/10
Higher Love	Steve Winwood	24	09/10
Back Where You Started	Tina Turner	AP	09/10
Holding Out For You	Errol Starr	AP	09/10
Untouchable One	Tom Cochrane & Red Rider	AP	09/10
Stuck with You	Huey Lewis & The News	1	09/17
Twist & Shout	The Beatles	3	09/17
Someday	Glass Tiger	12	09/17
Man Size Love	Klymaxx	27	09/17
Take My Breath Away	Berlin	1	09/24
Baby Love	Regina	18	09/24
Bridges Over Borders	The Spoons	AP	09/24
Take My Heart	Corey Hart	AP	09/24
Missionary Man	Eurythmics	7	10/01
Walk This Way	Run DMC	14	10/01
In Your Eyes	Peter Gabriel	28	10/01
Where’s The Fire	Tim Feehan	AP	10/01
Friends & Lovers	Gloria Loring & Carl Anderson	1	10/08
I Am By Your Side	Corey Hart	2	10/08
Heartbeat	Don Johnson	4	10/08
Dreamtime	Daryl Hall	9	10/08
Throwing It All Away	Genesis	10	10/08
Typical Male	Tina Turner	16	10/08
Paranoimia	Art Of Noise	26	10/08
Love Is Fire	Parachute Club	AP	10/08
A Matter Of Trust	Billy Joel	4	10/15
Sandra	Idle Eyes	16	10/15
When I Think Of You	Janet Jackson	24	10/15
Alana Loves Me	Kim Mitchell	AP	10/15
Soul City	Partland Brothers	AP	10/15
Two of Hearts	Stacey Q	1	10/22
Who’s Gonna Love You Tonight	David Foster	26	10/22
All I Hear Is A Heartbeat	Agent	AP	10/22
Strength In Numbers	Luba	AP	10/22
True Colours	Cyndi Lauper	1	10/29
Rumours	Timex Social Club	5	10/29
I’ll Be Over You	Toto	6	10/29
Love Will Conquer All	Lionel Richie	25	10/29
Spirit in the Sky	Doctor & the Medics	1	11/05
True Blue	Madonna	2	11/05
Human	Human League	3	11/05
Sweet Love	Anita Baker	13	11/05
Kiss You When It’s Dangerous	Eight Seconds	AP	11/05
Summer Of Love	B-52’s	AP	11/05
The Next Time I Fall	Peter Cetera & Amy Grant	6	11/12
Shot In The Dark	Haywire	AP	11/12
Walk Like an Egyptian	The Bangles	1	11/19
Amanda	Boston	2	11/19
California Dreaming	Beach Boys	9	11/19
Freedom Overspill	Steve Winwood	23	11/19
Word Up	Cameo	28	11/19
You Give Love A Bad Name	Bon Jovi	2	11/26
Hip To Be Square	Huey Lewis & The News	6	11/26
Every Beat Of My Heart	Rod Stewart	AP	11/26
Control	Janet Jackson	AP	12/03
Take Me Home Tonight	Eddie Money	1	12/10
Stand By Me	Ben E. King	5	12/10
To Be A Lover	Billy Idol	7	12/10
Notorious	Duran Duran	26	12/10
Everybody Have Fun Tonight	Wang Chung	1	12/17
Two People	Tina Turner	27	12/17
Coming Around Again	Carly Simon	AP	12/17
Father Christmas	Platinum Blonde	AP	12/17
Strangers In Love	Body Electric	AP	12/17
(Forever) Live and Die	OMD	1	12/24
Don’t Get Me Wrong	The Pretenders	9	12/24
Thorn In My Side	Eurythmics	10	12/24
Can’t Help Falling In Love	Corey Hart	4	12/31
Is This Love	Survivor	20	12/31
Wild Wild Life	Talking Heads	27	12/31

The Sounds of Vancouver: 1986 Highlights

Not until the hosting of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games had Vancouver played host to quite the spectacle that took place in 1986: Expo, the World’s Fair. While the year saw the opening of The Alex Fraser Bridge and the Police Museum, Expo 86 was the year’s big event. In conjunction, the city also opened Canada Place at the downtown waterfront. Novelty songs were not in short supply through the year with such choice cuts as “Rock Me Amadeus”, “Addicted to Love”, “I Wanna Be a Cowboy”, “Walk Like an Egyptian”, and “Tarzan Boy”. Actors scored hits too. Don Johnson (Miami Vice) hit the pop big time with “Heartbeat” and Eddie Murphy (Beverly Hills Cop) with “Party All the Time”. The year was dominated by songs from the Top Gun soundtrack, the year’s biggest motion picture, in particular Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone” and Berlin’s “Take My Breath Away”.

Below are highlights and an analysis of the year in music via Vancouver’s #1 hit music station at the time, CKLG, known as LG73. Blog posts to follow will list hits from the weekly charts including all songs that received airplay, and we will also publish LG73’s Top 73 of the year. But first, let’s take a look at all the songs that made it to #1 through 1986.

1986 Number Ones Chronologically on LG73

★ Spies Like Us, Paul McCartney
★ That’s What Friends Are For, Dionne & Friends
★ When The Going Gets Tough, Billy Ocean
★ Rock Me Amadeus, Falco
★ How Will I Know, Whitney Houston
★ R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A., John Cougar Mellencamp
★ Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone), Glass Tiger
★ Addicted To Love, Robert Palmer
★ Manic Monday, The Bangles
★ Let’s Go All The Way, Sly Fox
★ Live To Tell, Madonna
★ I Wanna Be A Cowboy, Boys Don’t Cry
★ I Can’t Wait, Nu Shooz
★ Who’s Johnny, El Debarge
★ Danger Zone, Kenny Loggins
★ Papa Don’t Preach, Madonna
★ The Glory Of Love, Peter Cetera
★ Mad About You, Belinda Carlisle
★ Venus, Bananarama
★ Stuck With You, Huey Lewis & The News
★ Take My Breath Away, Berlin
★ Friends & Lovers, Gloria Loring & Carl Anderson
★ Two Of Hearts, Stacey Q
★ True Colours, Cyndi Lauper
★ Spirit In The Sky, Doctor & The Medics
★ Walk Like An Egyptian, The Bangles
★ Take Me Home Tonight, Eddie Money
★ Everybody Have Fun Tonight, Wang Chung
★ (Forever) Live And Die, OMD

Bigger in Vancouver

OMD’s “Forever Live and Die” was a #10 hit in Canada according to RPM magazine but did even better in Vancouver where it reached #1 on LG73.

Bigger in Canada

The Cult’s “She Sells Sanctuary” received airplay on LG73 but charted in Canada to #11. Double’s “The Captain of Her Heart” was a #29 hit in Vancouver but did better nationwide charting to #17. A big discrepancy surrounded Janet Jackson’s “When I Think of You”, #6 in Canada but only #24 in Vancouver. Kiss You (When It’s Dangerous) from Ottawa group Eight Seconds, with one of the niftiest synth riffs ever, received airplay on LG but failed to chart, while it hit #14 on RPM.

Canadian Artist Hits

The only Canadian artist song to reach #1 through the year was Glass Tiger’s “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)” with a little help on vocals from Bryan Adams. It was an international smash as well. Corey Hart’s “I Am by Your Side” scaled the heights of “#2”, and his cover of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” made it to #4. “Hungry Eyes” by Platinum Blonde reached “#5.

Overlooked Canadian Songs

Metro Vancouver’s 54-40 began cranking out alternative work far before the 90s and released excellent single “Baby Ran” in 1986. But it was to be a couple more years before the band received local (and national) airplay.

The Parachute Club called it quits after third album Small Victories. The two singles released from the album “Love Is Fire” and “Love and Compassion” received airplay but did not chart on LG73. We think the tracks “Secret Heart” and “Cheat the Prophecy” were much better and should have been released as singles instead.

Overlooked International Songs

Program directors had been losing hair for years over what to do with AC/DC. With catchy melodies and delicious guitar riffs, the band’s songs were infectious, but was the rock too hard for the station? LG passed on anthem “Who Made Who”.

Book of Love stirred up some buzz in underground circles with great songs like “I Touch Roses” and “White Lies” but wasn’t touched by LG73. “Hanging on a Heart Attack” by Device bursts with 80s flavour and should have been a bigger hit; LG hanged it. ABC had scored a number of hits, but the station bankrupted “How to Be a Millionaire”.

Followups That Should Have Been Lapped Up

A number of artists, both domestic and international, followed up big hits with singes that were just as good but were not embraced by radio. Canada’s Trans-X released “Living on Video” in 1983, and it was a hit around the planet but not at home. A less savory but still good remix was released in 1986 that hit the airwaves in Canada. Excellent followup single “Ich Liebe Dich (I Love You)” was snubbed. “Eyes of Desire” from the album was also hit-worthy.

Animotion followed up smash “Obsession” with “I Engineer”. LG73 left it in the caboose. “Hit That Perfect Beat Boy” was a nice followup to “Small Town Boy” by The Bronski Beat and no doubt received much club play but failed to dazzle the radio DJs.

On to the 1986 hits…

More on the Charts…

The Sounds of Vancouver: 1985 Hits

Below is a listing of 229 songs that were hits on Vancouver’s top radio station LG73 in the year 1985. The station ran weekly Top 30 countdowns through the year. Find below all of these songs with their peak position and date reached. Songs on the LG playlist that didn’t make the countdown are included with the date when it was first added to the playlist. These are indicated with the letters “AP”. The songs are sorted in chronological order by LG73 peak date and then by peak position. For an analysis and highlights of the listing, check out our post here. The 1985 year-end chart can be found here. More chart information can be found on our Charts Page here.

TITLE	ARTIST	PEAK	DATE
Like a Virgin	Madonna	1	01/03
All I Need	Jack Wagner	4	01/10
Bruce	Rick Springfield	23	01/10
Understanding	Bob Seger	25	01/10
Call It Love	Images In Vogue	AP	01/10
Call To The Heart	Giuffria	AP	01/10
Foolish Heart	Steve Perry	AP	01/10
Misled	Kool & The Gang	AP	01/10
The Word Is Out	Jermaine Stewart	AP	01/10
Do They Know It’s Christmas	Band Aid	1	01/17
The Belle Of St. Mark	Sheila E	8	01/17
Lamp At Midnight	Corey Hart	AP	01/17
Careless Whisper	Wham	1	01/24
Born In The USA	Bruce Springsteen	11	01/24
The Power Of Love	Frankie Goes To Hollywood	15	01/24
Act Of An Innocent	Parachute Club	AP	01/24
Love Light In Flight	Stevie Wonder	AP	01/24
Easy Lover	Philip Bailey & Phil Collins	2	01/31
I Want To Know What Love Is	Foreigner	3	01/31
Loverboy	Billy Ocean	7	01/31
At The Feet Of The Moon	Parachute Club	9	01/31
I Would Die For You	Prince	21	01/31
Feel It Burn	Kim Mitchell	AP	01/31
Stay In The Light	Honeymoon Suite	AP	01/31
You’re The Inspiration	Chicago	5	02/07
The Boys Of Summer	Don Henley	10	02/07
Money Changes Everything	Cyndi Lauper	18	02/07
Sugar Walls	Sheena Easton	23	02/07
Shades Of 45	Gary O	AP	02/07
Tragedy	John Hunter	AP	02/07
Method Of Modern Love	Hall & Oates	9	02/14
Borderlines	Jeffrey Osbourne	AP	02/14
Love Shines	Doug & The Slugs	AP	02/14
Lovergirl	Tina Marie	AP	02/14
Underworld	The Front	AP	02/14
Tenderness	General Public	14	02/21
Neutron Dance	Pointer Sisters	1	02/28
California Girls	David Lee Roth	3	02/28
Rockin’ At Midnight	The Honeydrippers	4	02/28
Private Dancer	Tina Turner	8	02/28
Solid	Ashford & Simpson	20	02/28
The Heat Is On	Glenn Frey	4	03/07
Save A Prayer	Duran Duran	9	03/07
Smalltown Boy	Bronski Beat	11	03/07
Somebody	Bryan Adams	15	03/07
We Run	Strange Advance	28	03/07
High On You	Survivor	AP	03/07
Just Another Night	Mick Jagger	8	03/14
Jungle Love	The Time	19	03/14
Invisible	Alison Moyet	AP	03/14
Keeping The Faith	Billy Joel	AP	03/14
The Old Man Down The Road	John Fogerty	10	03/21
Missing You	Diana Ross	AP	03/21
What About Me	Belinda Metz	AP	03/21
One More Night	Phil Collins	4	03/26
Only The Young	Journey	22	03/26
Material Girl	Madonna	1	04/04
Shout	Tears For Fears	2	04/04
I Can’t Fight This Feeling	REO Speedwagon	3	04/04
Too Late For Goodbyes	Julian Lennon	10	04/04
Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid	Hall & Oates	AP	04/04
Tears Are Not Enough	Northern Lights	1	04/11
I’m On Fire	Bruce Springsteen	14	04/11
Two Rivers	Idle Eyes	AP	04/11
One Night In Bangkok	Murray Head	4	04/18
That Was Yesterday	Foreigner	13	04/18
We Are The World	USA For Africa	2	04/25
All She Wants To Do Is Dance	Don Henley	7	04/25
Some Like It Hot	Power Station	10	04/25
Along Comes A Woman	Chicago	16	04/25
It’s Alright	Leyden Zar	AP	04/25
Don’t Come Around Here No More	Tom Petty & Heartbreakers	29	05/02
Cruel Hearted Lovers	Paul Hyde & Payolas	AP	05/02
I’ll Be Waiting For You	Doug & The Slugs	AP	05/02
Don’t You (Forget About Me)	Simple Minds	1	05/09
Crazy For You	Madonna	2	05/09
Nightshift	Commodores	7	05/09
Rock & Roll Girls	John Fogerty	16	05/09
Vox Humana	Kenny Loggins	21	05/09
Heaven (Live)	Bryan Adams	AP	05/09
Obsession	Animotion	2	05/16
Everything She Wants	Wham	4	05/16
Rhythm Of The Night	Debarge	6	05/16
Criminal Mind	Gowan	12	05/16
Suddenly	Billy Ocean	17	05/16
Oh Girl	Boy Meets Girl	AP	05/16
The Second That I Saw You	Strange Advance	AP	05/16
Wave Babies	Honeymoon Suite	AP	05/16
Just A Gigolo/Ain’t Got Nobody	David Lee Roth	3	05/23
Everybody Wants to Rule the World	Tears For Fears	1	05/30
Axel F	Harold Faltermeyer	3	05/30
Tokyo Rose	Idle Eyes	9	05/30
One Lonely Night	REO Speedwagon	18	05/30
Say You’re Wrong	Julian Lennon	26	05/30
The Search Is Over	Survivor	19	06/06
Angel	Madonna	20	06/06
Not Enough Love In The World	Don Henley	AP	06/06
Smooth Operator	Sade	4	06/13
In The Night Machine	Baron Longfellow	AP	06/13
A View To A Kill	Duran Duran	1	06/20
Black Cars	Gino Vannelli	2	06/20
Things Can Only Get Better	Howard Jones	7	06/20
Raspberry Beret	Prince	11	06/20
All Day	Idle Eyes	AP	06/20
Sunny Places, Shady People	Corey Hart	AP	06/20
Wake Up Next to You	Graham Parker	AP	06/20
Walking On Sunshine	Katrina & The Waves	4	06/27
Sussudio	Phil Collins	8	06/27
Heaven	Bryan Adams	15	06/27
Go To Pieces	Paul Janz	19	06/27
Smugglers Blues	Glenn Frey	30	06/27
Would I Lie to You	Eurythmics	3	07/04
Tough All Over	John Cafferty	22	07/04
Seduction	New Regime	AP	07/04
Never Surrender	Corey Hart	1	07/11
Goonies Are Good Enough	Cyndi Lauper	5	07/11
Set Them Free	Sting	9	07/11
Strange Animal	Gowan	19	07/11
Getcha Back	Beach Boys	20	07/11
Get It On	Power Station	29	07/11
Into the Groove	Madonna	2	07/18
Glory Days	Bruce Springsteen	9	07/18
Like a Surgeon	Weird Al Yankovic	21	07/18
You’re the Only Love	Payolas	25	07/18
Find a Way	Amy Grant	AP	07/18
Sentimental Street	Night Ranger	AP	07/18
Everytime You Go Away	Paul Young	3	07/25
Voices Carry	Til Tuesday	4	07/25
In My House	Mary Jane Girls	7	07/25
What Do I Know	Saga	AP	07/25
You Spin Me Round	Dead or Alive	1	07/31
We Don’t Need Another Hero	Tina Turner	5	07/31
You Give Good Love	Whitney Houston	15	07/31
19	Paul Hardcastle	25	07/31
Life In One Day	Howard Jones	AP	07/31
Stuck In The Rain Again	Payolas	AP	07/31
Walk Of Life	Dire Straits	3	08/07
Crazy In The Night	Kim Carnes	8	08/07
You’re Only Human	Billy Joel	25	08/07
Pop Life	Prince	AP	08/07
Up In The Air	Jump	AP	08/07
What About Love	Heart	9	08/14
Take The Phone Off The Hook	MT Vessels	28	08/14
High Strung	Paul Janz	AP	08/14
I Got You Babe	UB40 & Chrissie Hynde	AP	08/14
When Your Heart Is Weak	Cock Robin	AP	08/14
People Are People	Depeche Mode	6	08/21
Mystery Lady	Billy Ocean	27	08/21
Innuendo	Parachute Club	AP	08/21
The Power Of Love	Huey Lewis & The News	1	08/28
Freeway Of Love	Aretha Franklin	12	08/28
Invincible	Pat Benatar	13	08/28
Who’s Holding Donna Now	Debarge	17	08/28
Diana	Bryan Adams	25	08/28
Fortress Around Your Heart	Sting	AP	08/28
Stayin’ All Night	Headpins	AP	08/28
St. Elmo’s Fire	John Parr	1	09/04
Head Over Heels	Tears For Fears	4	09/04
Summer Of 69	Bryan Adams	5	09/04
Dare Me	Pointer Sisters	7	09/04
Crying Over You	Platinum Blonde	1	09/18
Cry	Godley & Creme	3	09/18
Don’t Lose My Number	Phil Collins	5	09/18
Boy In The Box	Corey Hart	7	09/18
Hurts To Be In Love	Gino Vannelli	14	09/18
Shame	Motels	15	09/18
You Look Marvelous	Billy Crystal	18	09/18
Let Me In	Nick Gilder	AP	09/18
Sunset Grill	Don Henley	AP	09/18
The Way You Do The Things You Do	Hall & Oates	AP	09/18
Dancing In The Street	David Bowie & Mick Jagger	1	09/25
Freedom	Wham	8	09/25
There Must Be An Angel	Eurythmics	11	09/25
And We Danced	The Hooters	AP	09/25
Talk Talk	The Arrows	AP	09/25
Smokin’ In The Boys Room	Motley Crue	4	10/02
Do You Want Crying	Katrina & The Waves	19	10/02
One More Colour	Jane Siberry	AP	10/02
Soul Kiss	Olivia Newton-John	AP	10/02
Total Stranger	Gino Vannelli	AP	10/02
Who’s Zoomin’ Who	Aretha Franklin	AP	10/02
Money for Nothing	Dire Straits	1	10/09
Cherish	Kool & The Gang	6	10/09
Running Up That Hill	Kate Bush	AP	10/09
Part Time Lover	Stevie Wonder	6	10/16
Never	Heart	13	10/16
Be Near Me	ABC	22	10/16
Love Has Remembered Me	April Wine	AP	10/16
Take on Me	A-Ha	1	10/23
Dress You Up	Madonna	3	10/23
Lonely Ol’ Night	John Cougar	7	10/23
Tear Your Playhouse Down	Paul Young	12	10/23
I’m Going Down	Bruce Springsteen	20	10/23
Bang On	Rational Youth	AP	10/23
Here’s The World	Payolas	AP	10/23
The Night Is Still Young	Billy Joel	AP	10/23
You Belong To The City	Glenn Frey	2	10/30
Saving All My Love	Whitney Houston	19	10/30
Miami Vice	Jan Hammer	1	11/06
Lovin’ Every Minute Of It	Loverboy	9	11/06
Oh Sheila	Ready For The World	11	11/06
One Night Love Affair	Bryan Adams	15	11/06
Good Friends	Joni Mitchell	AP	11/06
Love Is The Seventh Wave	Sting	AP	11/06
We Built This City	Starship	1	11/13
There Was A Time	One To One	AP	11/13
One Of The Living	Tina Turner	3	11/20
Love Theme From St. Elmo’s Fire	David Foster	9	11/20
Sleeping Bag	ZZ Top	11	11/20
Situation Critical	Platinum Blonde	12	11/20
Go Home	Stevie Wonder	AP	11/20
Separate Lives	Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin	3	11/27
Lay Your Hands On Me	Thompson Twins	6	11/27
So In Love	OMD	8	11/27
Sun City	A.U.A.A.	22	11/27
Do It For Love	Sheena Easton	28	11/27
Close My Eyes	Paul Janz	AP	11/27
Cosmetics	Gowan	AP	11/27
Dangerous	Loverboy	AP	11/27
Just A Motion Away	Gino Vannelli	AP	11/27
Broken Wings	Mr. Mister	2	12/04
Say You Say Me	Lionel Ritchie	1	12/11
Election Day	Arcadia	5	12/11
Perfect Way	Scritti Politti	16	12/11
It’s Only Love	Bryan Adams & Tina Turner	15	12/18
Alive & Kicking	Simple Minds	2	12/25
Everything In My Heart	Corey Hart	3	12/25
Christmas Time	Bryan Adams	4	12/25
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer	Corey Hart	20	12/25

The Sounds of Vancouver: 1985 Highlights

With 14 CFUN bowing out of the CHR game at the end of 1984, LG73 had the monopoly on Top 40 hits in Metro Vancouver from 1985. The city was bustling with excitement as The BC Lions won its first Grey Cup since 1964 this year.

Wham’s “Careless Whisper” was the biggest hit in the metropolis according to the station with “Never Surrender” by Canadian artist Corey Hart settling for #2. The positions of those two songs were flipped on the nationwide RPM chart.

1985 Number Ones Chronologically on LG73

★ Like A Virgin, Madonna
★ Do They Know It’s Christmas, Band Aid
★ Careless Whisper, Wham
★ Neutron Dance, Pointer Sisters
★ Material Girl, Madonna
★ Tears Are Not Enough, Northern Lights
★ Don’t You (Forget About Me), Simple Minds
★ Everybody Wants To Rule The World, Tears For Fears
★ A View To A Kill, Duran Duran
★ Never Surrender, Corey Hart
★ You Spin Me Round (Like A Record), Dead Or Alive
★ The Power Of Love, Huey Lewis & The News
★ St. Elmo’s Fire, John Parr
★ Crying Over You, Platinum Blonde
★ Dancing In The Street, David Bowie & Mick Jagger
★ Money For Nothing, Dire Straits
★ Take On Me, A-Ha
★ Miami Vice, Jan Hammer
★ We Built This City, Starship
★ Say You Say Me, Lionel Richie

Absent in Vancouver

Limahl’s “Never Ending Story,” the delectable Giorgio Moroder penned theme of the feature film of the same name was #7 on Canada’s RPM chart but did not receive any notable airplay at LG73.

Absent in Canada

“Innuendo” by Toronto’s The Parachute Club received airplay at LG73 but did not chart on RPM (LG also gave airplay to “Act of an Innocent”).

Bigger in Vancouver

Til Tuesday’s new wave hit “Voices Carry” was bigger in Vancouver than Canada-wide, charting to #4 at LG73 but making it to #15 only on the RPM chart. “Summer of ’69” by local boy Bryan Adams was a #5 hit in his hometown but only #11 in Canada. Vancouverites were a little more enthusiastic towards Animotion’s “Obsession” which hit #2 while settling for #7 in Canada. Animotion opened for Howard Jones to a sold-out crowd at Vancouver’s The Orpheum. The song was a reworking of the original by Holly Knight and Michael Des Barres. The latter is also an actor and played Murdoc on the television show MacGyver, which was filmed in Vancouver.

Bigger in Canada

Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” received airplay on LG73 but did not make the Top 30. The song did better Canada-wide climbing to #16 on RPM. A similar story was had by Sting’s “Fortress Around Your Heart” – airplay but not charting at LG while #20 on RPM. Madonna’s “Angel” was #5 in Canada but just #20 in Vancouver. “Criminal Mind” by Canadian artist Gowan was #5 in Canada but had a more modest peak in Vancouver at #12.

Canadian Artist Hits

A number of Canadian artists received airplay at LG through the year. Three made it to #1 (as seen above – Northern Lights’ “Tears Are Not Enough”, Corey Hart’s “Never Surrender”, and Platinum Blonde’s “Crying Over You”). Gino Vannelli’s “Black Cars” reached #2 and Corey Hart’s “Everything in My Heart” charted to #3. Bryan Adams contributed a pair to the Top 5: the aforementioned “Summer of ’69” (#5) and “Christmas Time” (#4).

Overlooked International Songs

Now considered classics of the 80s, songs snubbed by LG in 1985 include “How Soon Is Now” by The Smiths, “The Perfect Kiss” by New Order, and “Forever Young” by Alphaville. The Love and Rockets, which emerged from project Tones on Tail, released stunning album 7th Dream of Teenage Heaven but was not to make it to radio until subsequent releases. The Cure contributed excellent album The Head on the Door. Track “In Between Days” did quite well in Britain peaking at #15, but The Cure was not bound for Vancouver radio until 1987 (“Why Can’t I Be You”) .

On to the hits…

More on the Charts…

The Sounds of Vancouver: 1984 Hits

Below is a listing of 263 songs that were hits on Vancouver’s top radio stations LG73 and CFUN in the year 1984. Both stations ran weekly Top 30 countdowns. Find all of these songs with their peak position on these and date reached. Note that songs that charted on one station but not the other are included. Songs on the LG playlist that didn’t make the countdown are included with the date when it was first added to the playlist. These are indicated with the word “Airplay”. The songs are sorted in chronological order by LG73 peak date and then by peak position. CFUN switched to adult contemporary at the end of 1984. Thus, some of the songs late in the year may have reached higher positions in early 1985 had CFUN continued the Top 40 format. For an analysis and highlights of the listing, check out our post here. More chart information can be found on our Charts Page here.

Twist Of Fate, Olivia Newton-John
#3, January 5, 1984 (LG73)
#3, December 31, 1983 (CFUN)

I Won’t Stand In Your Way, Stray Cats
#25, January 5, 1984 (LG73)

If I’d Been The One, 38 Special
#27, January 5, 1984 (LG73)
#10, January 21, 1984 (CFUN)

Ask The Lonely, Journey
Airplay, January 5, 1984 (LG73)

Owner Of A Lonely Heart, Yes
#2, January 12, 1984 (LG73)
#1, January 14, 1984 (CFUN)

Undercover Of The Night, Rolling Stones
#10, January 12, 1984 (LG73)
#5, January 7, 1984 (CFUN)

Old Emotions, The Spoons
#25, January 12, 1984 (LG73)

That Was Then But This Is Now, ABC
#27, January 12, 1984 (LG73)

Read Em’ And Weep, Barry Manilow
#13, January 14, 1984 (CFUN)

Karma Chameleon, Culture Club
#1, January 19, 1984 (LG73)
#3, January 21, 1984 (CFUN)

Gold, Spandau Ballet
#11, January 19, 1984 (LG73)
#17, January 28, 1984 (CFUN)

Talking In Your Sleep, The Romantics
#1, January 26, 1984 (LG73)
#4, January 21, 1984 (CFUN)

I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues, Elton John
#3, January 26, 1984 (LG73)
#1, January 21, 1984 (CFUN)

Red Red Wine, UB40
#4, January 26, 1984 (LG73)
#6, January 28, 1984 (CFUN)

That’s All, Genesis
#6, January 26, 1984 (LG73)
#1, January 28, 1984 (CFUN)

Break My Stride, Matthew Wilder
#10, January 26, 1984 (LG73)
#5, January 14, 1984 (CFUN)

Stay With Me, Jeffrey Osborne
#4, February 4, 1984 (CFUN)

Pink Houses, John Cougar
#14, January 26, 1984 (LG73)
#7, February 18, 1984 (CFUN)

Wrapped Around Your Finger, The Police
#26, January 26, 1984 (LG73)
#10, February 18, 1984 (CFUN)

Over My Head, Toni Basil
#27, January 26, 1984 (LG73)

I Still Can’t Get Over Loving You, Ray Parker Jr.
#22, February 2, 1984 (LG73)
#3, February 11, 1984 (CFUN)

99 Red Balloons, Nena
#1, February 9, 1984 (LG73)
#1, February 25, 1984 (CFUN)

Middle Of The Road, The Pretenders
#12, February 9, 1984 (LG73)
#11, March 3, 1984 (CFUN)

Running With The Night, Lionel Richie
#18, February 9, 1984 (LG73)
#8, February 4, 1984 (CFUN)

Thriller, Michael Jackson
#2, February 16, 1984 (LG73)
#1, March 10, 1984 (CFUN)

Think Of Laura, Christopher Cross
#6, February 16, 1984 (LG73)
#12, March 3, 1984 (CFUN)

Nobody Told Me, John Lennon
#8, February 16, 1984 (LG73)
#3, March 3, 1984 (CFUN)

An Innocent Man, Billy Joel
#21, February 16, 1984 (LG73)
#2, February 11, 1984 (CFUN)

Send Me An Angel, Real Life
#4, March 1, 1984 (LG73)
#15, March 24, 1984 (CFUN)

So Bad, Paul McCartney
#23, March 1, 1984 (LG73)
#19, February 18, 1984 (CFUN)

Sunglasses At Night, Corey Hart
#24, March 1, 1984 (LG73)

Leave It, Yes
Airplay, March 1, 1984 (LG73)
#17, April 21, 1984 (CFUN)

Please Don’t Make Me Cry, UB40
Airplay, March 1, 1984 (LG73)

When The Lady Smiles, Golden Earring
Airplay, March 1, 1984 (LG73)

I Want A New Drug, Huey Lewis & The News
#5, March 8, 1984 (LG73)
#5, March 31, 1984 (CFUN)

New Moon On Monday, Duran Duran
#16, March 8, 1984 (LG73)
#8, March 24, 1984 (CFUN)

Holding Out For A Hero, Bonnie Tyler
Airplay, March 8, 1984 (LG73)

Girls Just Want To Have Fun, Cyndi Lauper
#1, March 15, 1984 (LG73)
#3, May 5, 1984 (CFUN)

Here Comes The Rain Again, Eurythmics
#5, March 15, 1984 (LG73)
#2, March 17, 1984 (CFUN)

Rebel Yell, Billy Idol
#8, March 15, 1984 (LG73)
#20, April 21, 1984 (CFUN)

Joanna, Kool & The Gang
#10, March 15, 1984 (LG73)
#3, February 18, 1984 (CFUN)

The Politics Of Dancing, Re-Flex
#17, March 15, 1984 (LG73)

One In A Million, Romantics
Airplay, March 15, 1984 (LG73)
#15, April 28, 1984 (CFUN)

This Woman, Kenny Rogers
#20, March 17, 1984 (CFUN)

Yah Mo B There, James Ingram & Michael McDonald
#16, March 22, 1984 (LG73)
#5, March 10, 1984 (CFUN)

Got A Hold On Me, Christine McVie
#19, March 22, 1984 (LG73)
#7, March 24, 1984 (CFUN)

The Language Of Love, Dan Fogelberg
#9, March 24, 1984 (CFUN)

Jump, Van Halen
#1, March 29, 1984 (LG73)
#1, March 17, 1984 (CFUN)

Let The Music Play, Shannon
#11, March 29, 1984 (LG73)
#21, April 28, 1984 (CFUN)

Dumb Blonde, France Joli
Airplay, March 29, 1984 (LG73)

I Need Your Love, Stan Meisner
Airplay, March 29, 1984 (LG73)

Listen To The Radio, Pukka Orchestra
Airplay, March 29, 1984 (LG73)

Hold Me Now, Thompson Twins
#7, April 5, 1984 (LG73)
#4, April 14, 1984 (CFUN)

Hyperactive, Thomas Dolby
#15, April 5, 1984 (LG73)

Radio Ga Ga, Queen
#17, April 5, 1984 (LG73)
#20, April 7, 1984 (CFUN)

Only You, Flying Pickets
Airplay, April 5, 1984 (LG73)
#11, June 2, 1984 (CFUN)

Something Better, The Tenants
Airplay, April 5, 1984 (LG73)

Take It From Me, Platinum Blonde
Airplay, April 5, 1984 (LG73)

Footloose, Kenny Loggins
#1, April 12, 1984 (LG73)
#1, March 31, 1984 (CFUN)

Somebody’s Watching Me, Rockwell
#3, April 12, 1984 (LG73)
#4, March 24, 1984 (CFUN)

Eat It, Weird Al Yankovic
#4, April 12, 1984 (LG73)
#6, April 21, 1984 (CFUN)

The Runner, Manfred Mann
#15, April 12, 1984 (LG73)
#19, April 14, 1984 (CFUN)

One Time For Old Times, 38 Special
Airplay, April 12, 1984 (LG73)

Tonight, Kool & The Gang
#18, April 14, 1984 (CFUN)

Kid’s American, Matthew Wilder
#22, April 14, 1984 (CFUN)

Automatic, Pointer Sisters
#9, April 19, 1984 (LG73)
#14, March 31, 1984 (CFUN)

Come Back And Stay, Paul Young
#11, April 19, 1984 (LG73)
#13, March 31, 1984 (CFUN)

New Song, Howard Jones
#24, April 19, 1984 (LG73)
#13, April 21, 1984 (CFUN)

No More Words, Berlin
Airplay, April 19, 1984 (LG73)

Two Days & Three Nights, Tim Ryan
Airplay, April 19, 1984 (LG73)

Miss Me Blind, Culture Club
#6, April 26, 1984 (LG73)
#2, April 14, 1984 (CFUN)

Love Somebody, Rick Springfield
#15, April 26, 1984 (LG73)
#16, April 21, 1984 (CFUN)

Adult Education, Hall & Oates
#19, April 26, 1984 (LG73)
#7, April 14, 1984 (CFUN)

Against All Odds, Phil Collins
#1, May 3, 1984 (LG73)
#1, April 21, 1984 (CFUN)

Girls, Dwight Twilley
#5, May 3, 1984 (LG73)
#5, April 14, 1984 (CFUN)

Don’t Answer Me, Alan Parsons Project
#8, May 3, 1984 (LG73)
#13, April 14, 1984 (CFUN)

I Want To Break Free, Queen
Airplay, May 3, 1984 (LG73)

Still In Love With You, LaBarge
Airplay, May 3, 1984 (LG73)

Sunshine Reggae, Allen Harris
Airplay, May 3, 1984 (LG73)
#26, August 4, 1984 (CFUN)

Show Me, The Pretenders
#22, May 10, 1984 (LG73)
#19, May 26, 1984 (CFUN)

Would You Miss Me, Sherry Kean
Airplay, May 10, 1984 (LG73)

Young Thing, Wild Dreams, Red Rider
Airplay, May 10, 1984 (LG73)

They Don’t Know, Tracey Ullman
#3, May 17, 1984 (LG73)
#9, April 14, 1984 (CFUN)

You Might Think, The Cars
#6, May 17, 1984 (LG73)
#6, May 19, 1984 (CFUN)

It’s My Life, Talk Talk
#21, May 17, 1984 (LG73)

Got You On My Mind, Chilliwack
Airplay, May 17, 1984 (LG73)

My Ever Changing Moods, Style Council
Airplay, May 17, 1984 (LG73)

You Can’t Get What You Want, Joe Jackson
Airplay, May 17, 1984 (LG73)

Borderline, Madonna
#17, May 19, 1984 (CFUN)

Hello, Lionel Richie
#1, May 24, 1984 (LG73)
#2, April 28, 1984 (CFUN)

Rock it, Herbie Hancock
#5, May 24, 1984 (LG73)
#4, May 26, 1984 (CFUN)

The Longest Time, Billy Joel
#24, May 24, 1984 (LG73)
#18, May 12, 1984 (CFUN)

Head Over Heels, Go-Go’s
#29, May 24, 1984 (LG73)

Special Girl, Eddie Schwartz
Airplay, May 24, 1984 (LG73)

Walkaway, The Box
Airplay, May 24, 1984 (LG73)

The Reflex, Duran Duran
#1, May 31, 1984 (LG73)
#2, May 26, 1984 (CFUN)

Authority Song, John Cougar
#8, May 31, 1984 (LG73)
#29, April 28, 1984 (CFUN)

A Fine Fine Day, Tony Carey
#10, May 31, 1984 (LG73)
#12, May 26, 1984 (CFUN)

Sharp Dressed Man, ZZ Top
#13, May 31, 1984 (LG73)
#26, April 28, 1984 (CFUN)

Tell Me I’m Not Dreamin’, Jermaine & Michael Jackson
#19, May 31, 1984 (LG73)

I’ll Wait, Van Halen
#21, May 31, 1984 (LG73)
#10, May 19, 1984 (CFUN)

You Are (All These Things To Me), Villains
Airplay, May 31, 1984 (LG73)

To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before, Julio/Willie
#7, June 2, 1984 (CFUN)

Dancing In The Sheets, Shalamar
#14, June 2, 1984 (CFUN)

Oh Sherrie, Steve Perry
#3, June 7, 1984 (LG73)
#3, June 16, 1984 (CFUN)

Breakdance, Irene Cara
#4, June 7, 1984 (LG73)
#5, May 26, 1984 (CFUN)

Who’s That Girl, Eurythmics
#18, June 7, 1984 (LG73)
#14, June 9, 1984 (CFUN)

Black Stations/White Stations, M + M
#22, June 7, 1984 (LG73)
#18, June 9, 1984 (CFUN)

It’s A Miracle, Culture Club
#25, June 7, 1984 (LG73)
#22, July 7, 1984 (CFUN)

Gonna Get Close to You, Dalbello
Airplay, June 7, 1984 (LG73)

Stay The Night, Chicago
Airplay, June 7, 1984 (LG73)
#17, July 21, 1984 (CFUN)

Turn It Around, Gino Soccio
Airplay, June 7, 1984 (LG73)

Time After Time, Cyndi Lauper
#1, June 14, 1984 (LG73)
#1, June 9, 1984 (CFUN)

Modern Day Delilah, Van Stephenson
#22, June 16, 1984 (CFUN)

Let’s Hear It For The Boy, Deniece Williams
#2, June 21, 1984 (LG73)
#5, June 30, 1984 (CFUN)

Cooling the Medium, M + M
Airplay, June 21, 1984 (LG73)

Turn Up The Music, Johnny Lovesin
Airplay, June 21, 1984 (LG73)

Dancing In The Dark, Bruce Springsteen
#2, June 28, 1984 (LG73)
#3, June 30, 1984 (CFUN)

Heart Of Rock & Roll, Huey Lewis & The News
#3, June 28, 1984 (LG73)
#6, June 2, 1984 (CFUN)

Original Sin, INXS
#16, June 28, 1984 (LG73)
#16, June 30, 1984 (CFUN)

Run Runaway, Slade
#17, June 28, 1984 (LG73)
#6, July 14, 1984 (CFUN)

Where Do The Boys Go, Men Without Hats
Airplay, June 28, 1984 (LG73)

Eyes Without A Face, Billy Idol
#1, July 5, 1984 (LG73)
#2, June 23, 1984 (CFUN)

Wouldn’t It Be Good, Nik Kershaw
#5, July 5, 1984 (LG73)
#3, July 14, 1984 (CFUN)

Self Control, Laura Branigan
#7, July 5, 1984 (LG73)
#5, July 21, 1984 (CFUN)

Relax, Frankie Goes To Hollywood
#26, July 5, 1984 (LG73)
#13, July 28, 1984 (CFUN)

Meet Me In The Middle, The Arrows
#28, July 5, 1984 (LG73)
#26, July 7, 1984 (CFUN)

Don’t Tell Me, Blancmange
Airplay, July 5, 1984 (LG73)

I’m Free (Heaven Helps The Man), Kenny Loggins
Airplay, July 5, 1984 (LG73)

Take This Heart, Harlequin
Airplay, July 5, 1984 (LG73)

Sister Christian, Night Ranger
#1, July 12, 1984 (LG73)
#1, June 30, 1984 (CFUN)

Magic, The Cars
#14, July 12, 1984 (LG73)
#10, July 28, 1984 (CFUN)

Infatuation, Rod Stewart
#24, July 12, 1984 (LG73)
#9, August 11, 1984 (CFUN)

Can’t Wait All Night, Juice Newton
Airplay, July 12, 1984 (LG73)

Go Crazy, The Villains
Airplay, July 12, 1984 (LG73)

Almost Paradise, Mike Reno & Ann Wilson
#2, July 19, 1984 (LG73)
#2, July 14, 1984 (CFUN)

Dance Hall Days, Wang Chung
#3, July 19, 1984 (LG73)
#7, July 7, 1984 (CFUN)

Doctor Doctor, Thompson Twins
#8, July 19, 1984 (LG73)
#6, July 7, 1984 (CFUN)

Must I Always Remember, The Box
Airplay, July 19, 1984 (LG73)

When Doves Cry, Prince
#1, July 26, 1984 (LG73)
#1, July 28, 1984 (CFUN)

State Of Shock, Michael Jackson & Mick Jagger
#5, July 26, 1984 (LG73)
#3, July 21, 1984 (CFUN)

Legs, ZZ Top
#10, July 26, 1984 (LG73)
#2, July 21, 1984 (CFUN)

High On Emotion, Chris De Burgh
#19, July 26, 1984 (LG73)
#16, August 25, 1984 (CFUN)

She’s Mine, Steve Perry
#22, July 26, 1984 (LG73)
#20, August 25, 1984 (CFUN)

No Way Out, Jefferson Starship
#28, July 26, 1984 (LG73)
#21, August 4, 1984 (CFUN)

Boys Do Fall In Love, Robin Gibb
Airplay, July 26, 1984 (LG73)

You Can’t Do That, The Front
Airplay, July 26, 1984 (LG73)

Ghostbusters, Ray Parker Jr.
#2, August 2, 1984 (LG73)
#1, August 4, 1984 (CFUN)

Jump, Pointer Sisters
#9, August 2, 1984 (LG73)
#9, July 28, 1984 (CFUN)

Breakin’ (No Stoppin’ Us), Ollie & Jerry
#24, August 2, 1984 (LG73)
#15, August 18, 1984 (CFUN)

She Got The Radio, Corey Hart
Airplay, August 2, 1984 (LG73)

Sad Songs (Say So Much), Elton John
#5, August 9, 1984 (LG73)
#4, September 8, 1984 (CFUN)

I Can Dream About You, Dan Hartman
#13, August 9, 1984 (LG73)
#18, August 25, 1984 (CFUN)

Are You Really Gonna Walk Out, Chilliwack
Airplay, August 9, 1984 (LG73)

I’m Gonna Need A Miracle Tonight, Baron Longfellow
Airplay, August 9, 1984 (LG73)

Romancing The Stone, Eddy Grant
#7, August 11, 1984 (CFUN)

Go Insane, Lindsey Buckingham
Airplay, August 16, 1984 (LG73)

I’ll Do You Right, Ian Thomas
Airplay, August 16, 1984 (LG73)

Panama, Van Halen
#5, August 23, 1984 (LG73)
#7, August 18, 1984 (CFUN)

Lovers In A Dangerous Time, Bruce Cockburn
#19, August 23, 1984 (LG73)
#28, August 11, 1984 (CFUN)

New Romance, Holly Woods & Toronto
#30, August 23, 1984 (LG73)

Go For Soda, Kim Mitchell
Airplay, August 23, 1984 (LG73)

Leave A Tender Moment Alone, Billy Joel
#21, August 25, 1984 (CFUN)

What’s Love Got To Do With It, Tina Turner
#1, August 30, 1984 (LG73)
#1, September 8, 1984 (CFUN)

If This Is It, Huey Lewis & The News
#5, August 30, 1984 (LG73)
#6, September 8, 1984 (CFUN)

Stuck On You, Lionel Richie
#7, August 30, 1984 (LG73)
#7, September 1, 1984 (CFUN)

Rock Me Tonight, Billy Squier
#10, August 30, 1984 (LG73)

Dancing With Tears In My Eyes, Ultravox
#12, August 30, 1984 (LG73)
#18, September 8, 1984 (CFUN)

My Oh My, Slade
#19, August 30, 1984 (LG73)

Sexy Girl, Glenn Frey
#22, August 30, 1984 (LG73)
#12, September 8, 1984 (CFUN)

Breaking Curfew, Red Rider
Airplay, August 30, 1984 (LG73)

Alibis, Sergio Mendes
#21, September 1, 1984 (CFUN)

She Bop, Cyndi Lauper
#1, September 6, 1984 (LG73)
#2, September 1, 1984 (CFUN)

Only When You Leave, Spandau Ballet
#22, September 6, 1984 (LG73)
#25, September 15, 1984 (CFUN)

Two Tribes, Frankie Goes To Hollywood
#29, September 6, 1984 (LG73)

Get It While You Can, Gary O
Airplay, September 6, 1984 (LG73)

Love Is Love, Culture Club
Airplay, September 6, 1984 (LG73)

Making Contact, Bruce Cockburn
Airplay, September 6, 1984 (LG73)

Passion, Zappacosta
Airplay, September 6, 1984 (LG73)

All Of You, Iglesias/Ross
#16, September 8, 1984 (CFUN)

Drive, The Cars
#6, September 13, 1984 (LG73)
#8, September 22, 1984 (CFUN)

Lights Out, Peter Wolf
#12, September 13, 1984 (LG73)
#9, September 1, 1984 (CFUN)

New Girl Now, Honeymoon Suite
#19, September 13, 1984 (LG73)

Let It Go, Luba
#27, September 13, 1984 (LG73)

Tell No Lies, The Spoons
Airplay, September 13, 1984 (LG73)

The Lucky One, Laura Branigan
#22, September 15, 1984 (CFUN)

Missing You, John Waite
#1, September 20, 1984 (LG73)
#1, September 22, 1984 (CFUN)

Torture, Jacksons
#20, September 20, 1984 (LG73)
#12, September 22, 1984 (CFUN)

Not In Love, Platinum Blonde
Airplay, September 20, 1984 (LG73)

The Warrior, Scandal
#2, September 27, 1984 (LG73)
#2, September 29, 1984 (CFUN)

Dynamite, Jermaine Jackson
#8, September 27, 1984 (LG73)
#7, September 29, 1984 (CFUN)

Are We Ourselves, The Fixx
#15, September 27, 1984 (LG73)

There Goes My Baby, Donna Summer
#16, September 27, 1984 (LG73)
#26, October 6, 1984 (CFUN)

Desperation, Holly Woods & Toronto
Airplay, September 27, 1984 (LG73)

Out Of My Life, Gino Soccio
Airplay, September 27, 1984 (LG73)

Storm Before The Calm, Luba
Airplay, September 27, 1984 (LG73)

What In The Name Of Love, Naked Eyes
Airplay, September 27, 1984 (LG73)

Let’s Go Crazy, Prince
#2, October 4, 1984 (LG73)
#3, September 22, 1984 (CFUN)

Round and Round, Ratt
#4, October 4, 1984 (LG73)
#6, October 20, 1984 (CFUN)

If Ever You’re In My Arms Again, Peabo Bryson
#7, October 4, 1984 (LG73)
#5, September 29, 1984 (CFUN)

Flesh For Fantasy, Billy Idol
#9, October 4, 1984 (LG73)

Cover Me, Bruce Springsteen
#10, October 4, 1984 (LG73)
#8, October 27, 1984 (CFUN)

Who Wears These Shoes, Elton John
#16, October 4, 1984 (LG73)
#18, October 6, 1984 (CFUN)

Some Guys Have All The Luck, Rod Stewart
#22, October 4, 1984 (LG73)
#13, October 20, 1984 (CFUN)

Blue Jean, David Bowie
#15, October 11, 1984 (LG73)
#15, November 3, 1984 (CFUN)

A Girl In Trouble Is A Temporary Thing, Romeo Void
Airplay, October 11, 1984 (LG73)

Inevitable, Bolero Lava
Airplay, October 11, 1984 (LG73)

I Just Called To Say I Love You, Stevie Wonder
#1, October 18, 1984 (LG73)
#2, October 6, 1984 (CFUN)

Hard Habit To Break, Chicago
#9, October 18, 1984 (LG73)
#6, October 27, 1984 (CFUN)

Cruel Summer, Bananarama
#10, October 18, 1984 (LG73)
#12, October 20, 1984 (CFUN)

Girls With Guns, Tommy Shaw
Airplay, October 18, 1984 (LG73)

The Glamorous Life, Sheila E
#8, October 25, 1984 (LG73)
#9, November 10, 1984 (CFUN)

On The Dark Side, John Cafferty
#14, October 25, 1984 (LG73)
#8, November 10, 1984 (CFUN)

Alphabet Town, Gerry Cott
Airplay, October 25, 1984 (LG73)

Penny Lover, Lionel Richie
Airplay, October 25, 1984 (LG73)

What’s It Gonna Take, Fast Forward
Airplay, October 25, 1984 (LG73)

Wake Me Up Before You Go Go, Wham
#1, November 1, 1984 (LG73)
#1, October 13, 1984 (CFUN)

Lucky Star, Madonna
#8, November 1, 1984 (LG73)
#14, November 10, 1984 (CFUN)

Desert Moon, Dennis Deyoung
#16, November 1, 1984 (LG73)
#6, December 1, 1984 (CFUN)

What About Me, Rogers Carnes Ingram
#27, November 1, 1984 (LG73)
#20, December 8, 1984 (CFUN)

All We Are, Kim Mitchell
Airplay, November 1, 1984 (LG73)

If It Happens Again, UB40
Airplay, November 1, 1984 (LG73)

We’re Not Gonna Take It, Twisted Sister
#14, November 3, 1984 (CFUN)

Purple Rain, Prince
#3, November 8, 1984 (LG73)
#3, November 17, 1984 (CFUN)

I’m So Excited, Pointer Sisters
#10, November 8, 1984 (LG73)
#11, November 17, 1984 (CFUN)

Swept Away, Diana Ross
#14, November 8, 1984 (LG73)
#20, November 17, 1984 (CFUN)

The War Song, Culture Club
#15, November 8, 1984 (LG73)
#18, November 24, 1984 (CFUN)

Burning In Love, Honeymoon Suite
Airplay, November 8, 1984 (LG73)

Don’t Cry Tonight, Paul Janz
Airplay, November 8, 1984 (LG73)

Pride (In The Name Of Love), U2
#20, November 15, 1984 (LG73)

Shangri-La, Steve Miller
#26, November 15, 1984 (LG73)

Never Be Another One, Arrows
Airplay, November 15, 1984 (LG73)

We Should Be Lovers, Zappacosta
Airplay, November 15, 1984 (LG73)

Better Be Good To Me, Tina Turner
#3, November 22, 1984 (LG73)
#5, November 10, 1984 (CFUN)

Strut, Sheena Easton
#5, November 22, 1984 (LG73)
#3, November 24, 1984 (CFUN)

Teacher Teacher, 38 Special
#11, November 22, 1984 (LG73)
#19, December 1, 1984 (CFUN)

Hold Me, Baron Longfellow
Airplay, November 22, 1984 (LG73)

Romantic Traffic, The Spoons
Airplay, November 22, 1984 (LG73)

Had A Dream, Roger Hodgson
#21, November 29, 1984 (LG73)

Heaven, Eurogliders
#23, November 29, 1984 (LG73)

Cool It Now, New Edition
Airplay, November 29, 1984 (LG73)

Danger Zone, Everest
Airplay, November 29, 1984 (LG73)

Don’t Come To Me, Eddie Schwartz
Airplay, November 29, 1984 (LG73)

Wild Boys, Duran Duran
#2, December 6, 1984 (LG73)
#6, December 22, 1984 (CFUN)

Run To You, Bryan Adams
#6, December 6, 1984 (LG73)
#10, December 1, 1984 (CFUN)

No More Lonely Nights, Paul McCartney
#7, December 6, 1984 (LG73)
#9, December 1, 1984 (CFUN)

All Through The Night, Cyndi Lauper
#10, December 6, 1984 (LG73)
#4, November 24, 1984 (CFUN)

Valotte, Julian Lennon
#12, December 6, 1984 (LG73)
#16, December 1, 1984 (CFUN)

Jamie, Ray Parker Jr.
Airplay, December 6, 1984 (LG73)

Look What’s Showing Through, Holly Woods & Toronto
Airplay, December 6, 1984 (LG73)

Sea Of Love, The Honeydrippers
#1, December 13, 1984 (LG73)
#1, December 15, 1984 (CFUN)

Caribbean Queen, Billy Ocean
#3, December 13, 1984 (LG73)
#5, December 8, 1984 (CFUN)

Stranger In Town, Toto
#15, December 13, 1984 (LG73)

Do What You Do, Jermaine Jackson
#21, December 13, 1984 (LG73)
#19, December 15, 1984 (CFUN)

In Neon, Elton John
Airplay, December 13, 1984 (LG73)

Tender Years, John Cafferty
Airplay, December 13, 1984 (LG73)

I Feel For You, Chaka Khan
#2, December 20, 1984 (LG73)
#2, December 8, 1984 (CFUN)

Out Of Touch, Hall & Oates
#8, December 20, 1984 (LG73)
#6, December 15, 1984 (CFUN)

I Can’t Hold Back, Survivor
#12, December 20, 1984 (LG73)
#8, December 22, 1984 (CFUN)

Edge Of A Dream, Joe Cocker
#18, December 20, 1984 (LG73)
#22, December 15, 1984 (CFUN)

Tears, John Waite
#26, December 20, 1984 (LG73)

We Belong, Pat Benatar
#4, December 27, 1984 (LG73)
#9, December 8, 1984 (CFUN)

Hello Again, The Cars
#16, December 27, 1984 (LG73)
#12, December 22, 1984 (CFUN)

The Sounds of Vancouver: 1984 Highlights

Vancouver’s AM dial decided it did not have room for two Top 40 hit music stations and one of them had to go. In the ratings battle, LG73 won out over CFUN, and at the end of 1984, the latter announced it was switching to the adult contemporary format. We do not have a year-end 1984 chart from CFUN. LG’s puts John Waite’s “Missing You” in 1st place, in contrast to the RPM national chart which tipped its toque to Stevie Wonder’s “I Just Called to Say I Love You”; that song was 21st of the year in Vancouver. The biggest hit of the year that involved a Canadian artist was “Almost Paradise” with Loverboy’s Mike Reno teaming up with Heart’s Ann Wilson. “Run to You” by Bryan Adams was the biggest Canadian song of 1984 in Vancouver.

1984 Number Ones Chronologically on LG73

★ Karma Chameleon, Culture Club
★ Talking In Your Sleep, The Romantics
★ 99 Red Balloons, Nena
★ Girls Just Want To Have Fun, Cyndi Lauper
★ Jump, Van Halen
★ Footloose, Kenny Loggins
★ Against All Odds, Phil Collins
★ Hello, Lionel Richie
★ The Reflex, Duran Duran
★ Time After Time, Cyndi Lauper
★ Eyes Without A Face, Billy Idol
★ Sister Christian, Night Ranger
★ When Doves Cry, Prince
★ What’s Love Got To Do With It, Tina Turner
★ She Bop, Cyndi Lauper
★ Missing You, John Waite
★ I Just Called To Say I Love You, Stevie Wonder
★ Wake Me Up Before You Go Go, Wham
★ Sea Of Love, The Honeydrippers

1984 Number Ones Chronologically on CFUN

★ Owner Of A Lonely Heart, Yes
★ I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues, Elton John
★ That’s All, Genesis
★ 99 Red Balloons, Nena
★ Thriller, Michael Jackson
★ Jump, Van Halen
★ Footloose, Kenny Loggins
★ Against All Odds, Phil Collins
★ Time After Time, Cyndi Lauper
★ Sister Christian, Night Ranger
★ When Doves Cry, Prince
★ Ghostbusters, Ray Parker Jr.
★ What’s Love Got To Do With It, Tina Turner
★ Missing You, John Waite
★ Wake Me Up Before You Go Go, Wham
★ Sea Of Love, The Honeydrippers

Bigger in Vancouver

British synth pioneering group Ultravox finally broke through on this side of the Atlantic. “Dancing with Tears in My Eyes” was #12 and #18 on LG and CFUN respectively. The song does not appear to have charted in RPM. “Send Me an Angel” from Australia’s Real Life did superbly on LG (#4) but not as well nation-wide (RPM #18). British artist Howard Jones, who spent part of his childhood living in Ottawa, had a hit with “New Song”. It did better on CFUN #13 than nation-wide (RPM #22). Talk Talk’s “It’s My Life” was #21 on LG but nine positions lower in RPM (#30).

Hit Songs at LG73 Passed on by CFUN

“Flesh for Fantasy” by Billy Idol was #9 on LG73 but CFUN fantasized it away. Number 10 hit “Rock Me Tonight” from another Billy (Squier) was rocked over to the trash bin by CFUN.

Songs That Did Better at LG73 Than at CFUN

“Authority Song” from John Cougar enjoyed the enviable weekly chart peak of #8, but barely clawed into the Top 30 (#29) on CFUN. ZZ Top’s “Sharp Dressed Man” performed acceptably on CFUN at #26 but halved that number on LG (#13).

Hit Songs at CFUN Passed on by LG73

The biggest hits on CFUN that LG73 passed up included “Stay with Me” by Jeffrey Osborne (#4), “To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before” from Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson (#7), and, surprisingly Eddy Grant’s “Romancing the Stone” (#7).

Songs That Did Better at CFUN Than at LG73

Billy Joel’s “An Innocent Man” and Ray Parker Jr.’s “I Still Can’t Get Over Loving You” were huge hits on CFUN at #2 and #3 respectively but only #21 and #22 on LG73, a difference for both of 19 chart positions.

Canadian Hits

Loverboy’s Mike Reno joined Heart’s Ann Wilson in the Eric Carmen and Dean Pitchford penned “Almost Paradise” which appeared on the blockbuster Footloose soundtrack. It cannot be considered a Canadian song, though Mike is from the land of the toque (he prefers the headband). The biggest Canadian song of 1984 was Bryan Adams “Run to You” which reached #6 on LG73 and #10 on CFUN.

Canadian Songs That Should Have Done Better

1984 was not a big year in Canadian music. New, emerging, and established artists released some great songs, but they were not given the spins they deserved. Here are just a few examples.

Canada was not known for its female soloists in the 80s (francophone women did better, but that is another story). And yet, there were some women who were dropping deliciously good tunes. One of them was Sherry Kean. “I Want You Back” made it to #19 in RPM but did not chart in Vancouver which is criminal. Her “Would You Miss Me” received some airplay on LG73.

Martha and the Muffins re-christened itself with the less tacky name of M+M and released “Black Stations/White Stations”. It had a super catchy vibe and a wonderful message. It only made it to #26 in RPM, doing slightly better at CFUN charting to #18.

In our analysis of 1983, we looked at how and why Men Without Hats’ “The Safety Dance” did better in foreign countries than here a home. There was another doozy in ’84. This one may surprise you. Do you remember Corey Hart‘s “Sunglasses at Night” being a big hit? It wasn’t. It did not chart on CFUN and only made it to #24 both on LG73 and in RPM. In the United States, it shimmied up the Billboard Hot 100 to #7. The song even did better in Australia and New Zealand than in Canada. LG gave some airplay to his “She Got the Radio”, but poor Corey was not definitively successful at home until he released his second album in 1985.

There really is no excuse for Zappacosta‘s “Passion” not becoming the hit it deserved. It did receive a few spins on LG, but it was arguably one of the best Canadian songs of the year and deserved better.

The aforementioned Men Without Hats released the infectious “Where Do the Boys Go”. It did okay nationally at #30, and received airplay on LG, but was good enough to top the charts.

Overlooked International Songs

These tunes strike us as ones that were worthy of some lodging in the charts but somehow got overlooked. In no particular order, the theme from The Terminator directed by Canada’s James Cameron was a super cool instrumental piece. “Gratitude” from Oingo Boingo (that’s Danny Elfman’s old band) was included on the Beverly Hills cop soundtrack but was passed up by radio. Britain’s Bill Nelson churned out some good tunes, like “Acceleration”. Echo and the Bunnymen’s “The Killing Moon” was brilliant as was The Stranglers’ “Skin Deep”. Sheena Easton’s beautiful “Almost Over You” did not chart in Vancouver and deserved better than its #35 peak in RPM.

On to the 1984 hits…

More on the Charts…

The Sounds of Vancouver: 1983 Highlights

We do not have a year-end chart for CFUN, but the universally accepted song of the year 1983 was “Every Breath You Take” from The Police, tops on both LG73 and RPM. No one seemed to mind its glorification of stalking behaviours. The biggest Canadian artist song of 1983 was “Cuts Like a Knife” from Bryan Adams, reaching a weekly peak of #5 on LG and #2 on CFUN. Also, find a case study below of the odd chart moves of Men Without Hats’ “The Safety Dance”, a #3 hit on CFUN … eventually.

1983 Number Ones Chronologically on LG73

★ Gloria, Laura Branigan
★ Heartbreaker, Dionne Warwick
★ Africa, Toto
★ Pass The Dutchie, Musical Youth
★ Do You Really Want To Hurt Me, Culture Club
★ Hungry Like The Wolf, Duran Duran
★ Billie Jean, Michael Jackson
★ She Blinded Me With Science, Thomas Dolby
★ Beat It, Michael Jackson
★ Let’s Dance, David Bowie
★ Flashdance, Irene Cara
★ Every Breath You Take, The Police
★ Sweet Dreams, Eurythmics
★ Total Eclipse Of The Heart, Bonnie Tyler
★ She Works Hard For The Money, Donna Summer
★ Of Pain, The Police
★ Telefone, Sheena Easton
★ Modern Love, David Bowie
★ Major Tom, Peter Schilling

1983 Number Ones Chronologically on CFUN

★ Africa, Toto
★ Baby Come To Me, Patti Austin & James Ingram
★ Pass The Dutchie, Musical Youth
★ Shame On The Moon, Bob Seger
★ Hungry Like The Wolf, Duran Duran
★ Billie Jean, Michael Jackson
★ Beat It, Michael Jackson
★ Let’s Dance, David Bowie
★ Overkill, Men At Work
★ Flashdance, Irene Cara
★ Every Breath You Take, The Police
★ Total Eclipse Of The Heart, Bonnie Tyler
★ Human Nature, Michael Jackson
★ Tell Her About It, Billy Joel
★ King Of Pain, The Police
★ Making Love, Air Supply
★ Modern Love, David Bowie
★ Islands In The Stream, Rogers/Parton
★ All Night Long, Lionel Richie
★ In A Big Country, Big Country
★ Say Say Say, Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson
★ Church Of The Poison Mind, Culture Club
★ Union Of The Snake, Duran Duran

Bigger in Vancouver

Canada had a delayed liking of The Eurythmics. “Love Is a Stranger” did not chart in RPM; however, Vancouver radio was enthusiastic about the new duo, as the song climbed up to #12 and #13 on LG73 and CFUN respectively. “I Got the Message” by Men Without Hats was a #28 hit on LG but not in RPM. LG supported local synth band Images in Vogue, with “Lust for Love” making a #13 achievement. The rest of Canada was oblivious. Robert Plant’s “Big Log” did better in Vancouver at #11 and #6 (LG and CFUN respectively) with RPM seeing it climb only to #23. Joe Jackson’s “Breaking Us in Two” only scratched the Top 40 in RPM but made it to #17 and #13 on LG and CFUN.

Bigger in Canada

Vancouver was not as teary-eyed over Tears for Fears as the rest of the nation. While “Pale Shelter” did make it to #26 on LG73, RPM awarded it a #12 weekly peak. “Change” did not chart in Vancouver while making it to #23 in RPM. It is unfortunate that “Mad World” was ignored Canada wide. Perhaps the clever lyric “I think it’s kinda funny, I think it’s kinda sad; the dreams I’ve had of dying are the best I’ve ever had” was seen as inappropriate for airplay.

Though Wall of Voodoo’s “Mexican Radio” may have received some spins in Vancouver, it did not chart on either station but made it to #18 in RPM. Also not charting in Vancouver were The Human League’s “Mirror Man (#7 in Canada) and Sheriff’s “When I’m with You” (#8 in RPM). Flock of Seagull’s “Wishing” was #10 in Canada; LG73 granted it airplay, but the song did not make its Top 30 countdown. “Rise Up” by Toronto’s The Parachute Club was a #9 hit in RPM but just made it to #30 on LG.

Why The National Charts Sometimes Make Less Sense

Universally loved, and considered by many as one of the classics of the 80s, “The Safety Dance” from Canada’s Men Without Hats was a big hit around the world: #3 in the US, #3 in Ireland, #1 in South Africa, #2 in New Zealand, #3 in Norway, #5 in Australia, #3 in Sweden, #4 in Switzerland, #6 in the UK, and #2 in Germany.

In Canada itself, “The Safety Dance” from Canadian act Men Without Hats peaked at the less impressive position of #11 in RPM magazine. How come?

Sometimes a song receives radio airplay in different regions of the country in different time periods. This is especially true for new artists. Vancouver radio is not necessarily looking for new acts coming out of Toronto or Montreal but is more intent on supporting and trying to break out local talent. Foreign countries on the other hand will have the radar turned on for new Canadian hits regardless of where in Canada the artist is from.

When Men Without Hats released “The Safety Dance” in the spring of 1983, LG73 gave it some initial spins, but suddenly dropped it without any explanation. The station opted instead for the band’s “The Message” which charted to #28. Nothing much happened with the group’s music on CFUN at that time. So, without support from Canada’s third largest metropolitan area, Men Without Hats’ “The Safety Dance” only charted to #11 in RPM on May 14.

Then what happened?

The song was discovered internationally. The world’s largest music market – The United States – fell in love with it, months later, in the autumn. It hurled up to #3 on the Billboard US Hot 100.

What does Canadian radio do when a Canadian artist song it rejected becomes a big hit south of the border (besides being very embarrassed of course)? Two things: either pretend none of this is really happening or begin playing it. LG73 opted for the first option and CFUN the second.

Men Without Hats’ “The Safety Dance” had a second chart run in the autumn of 1983, peaking at #3 on CFUN on October 1.

When songs chart in one part of the country in one time period and another part or parts of the country in other time periods, obviously it will not perform well on the national charts which represent a national aggregate at a particular time.

Sometimes, local charts are more accurate as to the relative popularity of a song.

Hit Songs at LG73 Passed on by CFUN

In 1983, most of the big hits on LG73 were tapped by CFUN. A few fairly big hits that did not chart on CFUN were The Kinks’ “Don’t Forget to Dance”, #8 on LG, and a pair reaching #11 on LG: Kim Carnes’ “Invisible Hands” and Ronnie Milsap’s “Stranger in My House”.

Songs That Did Better at LG73 Than at CFUN

73ers were nuts about “Sexy and 17” by The Stray Cats, a #2 hit at the station, while it strayed to #11 on CFUN. “Whirly Girl” by Oxo was #4 and #13 on LG and CFUN respectively. Barry Manilow was still cranking out the hits in ’83 but “Some Kind of Friend” was a better pal of LG73’s (#7) than CFUN’s (#15).

Hit Songs at CFUN Passed on by LG73

It is surprising that #1 hit on CFUN, “Islands in the Stream” by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, was shirked by LG73, as it was the sort of song the station would normally spin like mad. The aforementioned Men Without Hats’ “Safety Dance”, a #3 hit on CFUN, was tossed by LG, though the latter station curiously spun “The Message” from the Montreal group enough for it to enter the Top 30 countdown (#28). Another sizeable hit (#5) on CFUN that LG skipped was “I Do” by the J. Geils Band.

Songs That Did Better at CFUN Than at LG73

Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature” was a #1 hit on CFUN but only made it to #22 on LG73. The so-called king of pop’s “PYT” was #4 on CFUN but only #21 on LG. “Sitting at the Wheel” by The Moody Blues was #11 on CFUN but #28 on LG.

Canadian Hits

Bryan Adams was emerging as a force to be reckoned with. “Cuts Like a Knife” made it to #2 on CFUN and #5 on LG73. With the song, he finally broke out nationally with RPM giving it a #12 position. It also did well in the United States climbing to #15 on its Hot 100. Adams’ “Straight from The Heart” also did well in Vancouver charting to #9 on both stations. As mentioned, Men Without Hats’ “The Safety Dance” peaked at #3 on CFUN. A top 10 hit at the station was “Silhouettes” by The Nylons (#7). Loverboy’s “Hot Girls in Love” was #10 on CFUN.

Overlooked by All

Canadian EDM outfit Trans X released “Living on Video” in 1983 which was overlooked both locally and nationwide. A less remarkable remix of the song became a radio hit three years later. New Order was still not deemed worthy of the mainstream. It released critically acclaimed album Power, Corruption, and Lies in ’83 with amazing songs like “Your Silent Face”. “The Village” received spins on university radio (UBC). Phil Collins’ “I Don’t Care Anymore” arguably one of his best did not chart locally or nationally. Ditto for ELO’s “Stranger” which carries a similar vibe to Al Stewart’s “On the Radio”.

On to the 1983 hits…

More on the Charts…

The Sounds of Vancouver: 1982 Hits

Below is a listing of 180 songs that were hits on Vancouver’s top radio stations LG73 and CFUN in the year 1982. The former ran weekly Top 20 countdowns through the year and the latter the Top 30. Find all of these songs with their peak position on these and date reached. Note that songs that charted on one station but not the other are included. Songs on the LG playlist that didn’t make the countdown are included with the date when it was first added to the playlist. These are indicated with the word “Airplay”. The songs are sorted in chronological order by LG73 peak date and then by peak position. For an analysis and highlights of the listing, check out our post here. More chart information can be found on our Charts Page here.

Leather And Lace, Stevie Nicks
#2, January 6, 1982 (LG73)
#2, January 2, 1982 (CFUN)

Trouble, Lindsey Buckingham
#3, January 6, 1982 (LG73)
#1, January 2, 1982 (CFUN)

Harden My Heart, Quarterflash
#5, January 6, 1982 (LG73)
#1, January 16, 1982 (CFUN)

Letting Go, Straight Lines
#6, January 6, 1982 (LG73)
#11, December 26, 1981 (CFUN)

Waiting For A Girl Like You, Foreigner
#1, January 13, 1982 (LG73)
#1, November 28, 1981 (CFUN)

Turn Your Love Around, George Benson
#19, January 13, 1982 (LG73)
#2, February 27, 1982 (CFUN)

I Wouldn’t Have Missed It For The World, Ronnie Milsap
Airplay, January 13, 1982 (LG73)

Save It, Shari Ulrich
Airplay, January 13, 1982 (LG73)
#13, January 23, 1982 (CFUN)

Tainted Love, Soft Cell
#1, January 20, 1982 (LG73)
#1, January 30, 1982 (CFUN)

I Can’t Go For That, Hall & Oates
#5, January 20, 1982 (LG73)
#2, January 30, 1982 (CFUN)

Town Without Pity, The Wildroot Orchestra
#12, January 20, 1982 (LG73)

You Could Have Been With Me, Sheena Easton
#16, January 20, 1982 (LG73)

Hooked On Classics, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
#17, January 20, 1982 (LG73)

Sweet Dreams, Air Supply
#18, January 20, 1982 (LG73)

Take It Easy On Me, Little River Band
#20, January 20, 1982 (LG73)
#3, March 13, 1982 (CFUN)

She’s Got A Way, Billy Joel
Airplay, January 20, 1982 (LG73)

Through The Years, Kenny Rogers
Airplay, January 20, 1982 (LG73)

Waiting On A Friend, Rolling Stones
#4, January 27, 1982 (LG73)
#4, January 30, 1982 (CFUN)

Cool Night, Paul Davis
#19, January 27, 1982 (LG73)
#17, January 30, 1982 (CFUN)

All Our Tomorrows, Eddie Schwartz
Airplay, January 27, 1982 (LG73)
#7, February 20, 1982 (CFUN)

The Visitors, ABBA
#13, January 30, 1982 (CFUN)

Our Lips Are Sealed, Go-Go’s
#2, February 4, 1982 (LG73)
#3, February 27, 1982 (CFUN)

When All Is Said And Done, ABBA
#11, February 4, 1982 (LG73)

Spirits In The Material World, The Police
#15, February 4, 1982 (LG73)
#10, February 6, 1982 (CFUN)

Goin’ Through The Motions Of Love, Stonebolt
Airplay, February 4, 1982 (LG73)

Too Late For Crying, Long John Baldry
Airplay, February 4, 1982 (LG73)
#18, March 27, 1982 (CFUN)

Under Pressure, Queen/David Bowie
#4, February 10, 1982 (LG73)
#2, January 16, 1982 (CFUN)

Someone Could Lose A Heart Tonight, Eddie Rabbitt
#12, February 10, 1982 (LG73)
#6, February 13, 1982 (CFUN)

Abacab, Genesis
#18, February 10, 1982 (LG73)
#7, January 30, 1982 (CFUN)

Come Go With Me, Beach Boys
#11, February 13, 1982 (CFUN)

Centerfold, The J. Geils Band
#2, February 14, 1982 (LG73)
#2, January 23, 1982 (CFUN)

Love Is Alright Tonight, Rick Springfield
#12, February 14, 1982 (LG73)
#2, February 13, 1982 (CFUN)

Love Song, Simple Minds
#14, February 14, 1982 (LG73)
#4, February 27, 1982 (CFUN)

Shake It Up, The Cars
#4, February 24, 1982 (LG73)
#3, January 23, 1982 (CFUN)

I Believe, Chilliwack
#5, February 24, 1982 (LG73)
#8, March 6, 1982 (CFUN)

Bobbie Sue, Oakridge Boys
Airplay, February 24, 1982 (LG73)

Turn On Your Radar, Prism
#11, February 27, 1982 (CFUN)

Mirror, Mirror, Diana Ross
Airplay, March 2, 1982 (LG73)

Open Arms, Journey
#4, March 10, 1982 (LG73)
#1, March 6, 1982 (CFUN)

Leader Of The Band, Dan Fogelberg
#9, March 10, 1982 (LG73)

Tonight I’m Yours, Rod Stewart
#6, March 17, 1982 (LG73)
#1, March 13, 1982 (CFUN)

Ball & Chain, Aldo Nova
Airplay, March 17, 1982 (LG73)

I Love Rock And Roll, Joan Jett
#1, March 20, 1982 (CFUN)

Make A Move On Me, Olivia Newton-John
#2, March 24, 1982 (LG73)
#4, May 1, 1982 (CFUN)

Should I Do It, Pointer Sisters
#15, March 24, 1982 (LG73)
#5, March 13, 1982 (CFUN)

Wedding Bells, Godley & Creme
#17, March 24, 1982 (LG73)
#6, April 3, 1982 (CFUN)

Juke Box Hero, Foreigner
#2, March 27, 1982 (CFUN)

Edge Of Seventeen, Stevie Nicks
#14, March 31, 1982 (LG73)

Find Another Fool, Quarterflash
#15, March 31, 1982 (LG73)
#11, March 27, 1982 (CFUN)

When It’s Over, Loverboy
#18, March 31, 1982 (LG73)
#7, May 1, 1982 (CFUN)

That Girl, Stevie Wonder
#19, March 31, 1982 (LG73)
#5, March 27, 1982 (CFUN)

The Hurricane, Dwayne Ford
Airplay, March 31, 1982 (LG73)

We Got The Beat, Go Go’s
#3, April 3, 1982 (CFUN)

Pretty Woman, Van Halen
#4, April 3, 1982 (CFUN)

Don’t Break My Heart, Kasim Sulton
#16, April 3, 1982 (CFUN)

What Kind Of Love Is This, Streetheart
#11, April 7, 1982 (LG73)
#13, May 8, 1982 (CFUN)

One Hundred Ways, Quincy Jones
Airplay, April 7, 1982 (LG73)

There Are No Secrets, Straight Lines
Airplay, April 7, 1982 (LG73)

Freeze Frame, The J. Geils Band
#1, April 14, 1982 (LG73)
#1, April 3, 1982 (CFUN)

Don’t Talk To Strangers, Rick Springfield
#4, April 14, 1982 (LG73)
#1, May 8, 1982 (CFUN)

Key Largo, Bertie Higgins
#6, April 14, 1982 (LG73)

Do You Believe In Love, Huey Lewis & The News
#10, April 14, 1982 (LG73)
#3, April 17, 1982 (CFUN)

Movie Medley, Beatles
#14, April 14, 1982 (LG73)

Goin’ Down, Greg Guidry
Airplay, April 14, 1982 (LG73)

Man On The Corner, Genesis
#4, April 17, 1982 (CFUN)

Joan Of Arc, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
#15, April 17, 1982 (CFUN)

Titles (Chariots Of Fire), Vangelis
#3, April 21, 1982 (LG73)
#2, May 8, 1982 (CFUN)

Don’t You Want Me, The Human League
#1, April 28, 1982 (LG73)
#1, April 24, 1982 (CFUN)

Did It In A Minute, Hall & Oates
#9, April 28, 1982 (LG73)
#4, May 15, 1982 (CFUN)

Don’t Turn Me Away, 10 CC
#18, April 28, 1982 (LG73)
#6, April 10, 1982 (CFUN)

Senses Working Overtime, XTC
#12, May 1, 1982 (CFUN)

Empty Garden, Elton John
#8, May 5, 1982 (LG73)
#8, May 15, 1982 (CFUN)

Run For The Roses, Dan Fogelberg
Airplay, May 5, 1982 (LG73)

Nobody Said It Was Easy, La Roux
#22, May 8, 1982 (CFUN)

Ebony And Ivory, Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder
#1, May 12, 1982 (LG73)
#1, May 22, 1982 (CFUN)

Only A Fool, Trooper
#19, May 12, 1982 (LG73)

’65 Love Affair, Paul Davis
#3, May 19, 1982 (LG73)
#3, May 8, 1982 (CFUN)

Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk, Dr. Hook
#12, May 19, 1982 (LG73)

Six Months In A Leaky Boat, Split Enz
#2, May 26, 1982 (LG73)
#1, June 5, 1982 (CFUN)

867-5309 / Jenny, Tommy Tutone
#3, May 26, 1982 (LG73)
#5, May 22, 1982 (CFUN)

My Girl, Donny Iris
Airplay, May 26, 1982 (LG73)
#20, July 3, 1982 (CFUN)

When He Shines, Sheena Easton
#18, June 2, 1982 (LG73)

(Don’t Wanna) Live For A Living, Chilliwack
#19, June 2, 1982 (LG73)
#12, July 3, 1982 (CFUN)

Island Of Lost Souls, Blondie
Airplay, June 2, 1982 (LG73)
#23, July 24, 1982 (CFUN)

Kids In America, Kim Wilde
#14, June 5, 1982 (CFUN)

I’ve Never Been To Me, Charlene
#1, June 9, 1982 (LG73)

Heat Of The Moment, Asia
#7, June 9, 1982 (LG73)
#2, June 5, 1982 (CFUN)

Crimson And Clover, Joan Jett
#10, June 12, 1982 (CFUN)

Man On Your Mind, Little River Band
#18, June 16, 1982 (LG73)
#13, May 22, 1982 (CFUN)

Get Down On It, Kool & The Gang
#12, June 19, 1982 (CFUN)

Who Can It Be Now, Men At Work
#1, June 23, 1982 (LG73)
#1, June 12, 1982 (CFUN)

Rosanna, Toto
#4, June 23, 1982 (LG73)
#1, June 26, 1982 (CFUN)

Love’s Been A Little Bit Hard On Me, Juice Newton
#9, June 23, 1982 (LG73)
#2, July 10, 1982 (CFUN)

Hope You Love Me Like You Say You Do, Huey Lewis & The News
Airplay, June 23, 1982 (LG73)
#15, July 17, 1982 (CFUN)

Body Language, Queen
#2, June 26, 1982 (CFUN)

Town Called Malice, The Jam
#16, July 3, 1982 (CFUN)

Eyes Of A Stranger, Payola$
#3, July 7, 1982 (LG73)
#3, July 24, 1982 (CFUN)

The Other Woman, Ray Parker Jr.
#4, July 7, 1982 (LG73)
#5, July 17, 1982 (CFUN)

Only The Lonely, The Motels
#5, July 7, 1982 (LG73)
#3, July 17, 1982 (CFUN)

Angel In Blue, The J. Geils Band
#17, July 7, 1982 (LG73)

Love Plus One, Haircut 100
#18, July 7, 1982 (LG73)
#10, July 17, 1982 (CFUN)

What Kind Of Fool Am I, Rick Springfield
#19, July 7, 1982 (LG73)

Abracadabra, Steve Miller
#1, July 14, 1982 (LG73)
#1, July 24, 1982 (CFUN)

Always On My Mind, Willie Nelson
#9, July 14, 1982 (LG73)

Personally, Karla Bonoff
#15, July 14, 1982 (LG73)
#9, July 17, 1982 (CFUN)

Forever, Susan Jacks
#20, July 14, 1982 (LG73)

This Man Is Mine, Heart
#22, July 17, 1982 (CFUN)

Homosapien, Pete Shelley

#16, July 24, 1982 (CFUN)

Eye Of The Tiger, Survivor
#1, July 28, 1982 (LG73)
#1, July 31, 1982 (CFUN)

Hurts So Good, John Cougar
#3, July 28, 1982 (LG73)
#1, July 10, 1982 (CFUN)

Keep The Fire Burning, REO Speedwagon
#20, July 28, 1982 (LG73)
#11, August 7, 1982 (CFUN)

American Music, Pointer Sisters
Airplay, July 28, 1982 (LG73)
#11, August 28, 1982 (CFUN)

Caught Up In You, 38 Special
#11, August 5, 1982 (LG73)
#9, August 7, 1982 (CFUN)

Out Of Work, Gary U.S. Bonds
#9, August 11, 1982 (LG73)
#9, August 21, 1982 (CFUN)

Paperlate, Genesis
#14, August 11, 1982 (LG73)
#4, July 24, 1982 (CFUN)

Going To A Go-Go, Rolling Stones
#15, August 11, 1982 (LG73)

I Found Somebody, Glenn Frey
Airplay, August 11, 1982 (LG73)
#8, August 14, 1982 (CFUN)

Still In The Game, Steve Winwood
Airplay, August 11, 1982 (LG73)
#8, September 25, 1982 (CFUN)

Even The Nights Are Better, Air Supply
#4, August 18, 1982 (LG73)
#5, August 28, 1982 (CFUN)

I Ran, A Flock Of Seagulls
#7, August 18, 1982 (LG73)
#3, August 21, 1982 (CFUN)

Wasted On The Way, Crosby, Stills and Nash
#17, August 18, 1982 (LG73)
#7, August 28, 1982 (CFUN)

Hold Me, Fleetwood Mac
#6, August 25, 1982 (LG73)
#5, August 7, 1982 (CFUN)

Love Will Turn You Around, Kenny Rogers
#20, August 25, 1982 (LG73)

Only Time Will Tell, Asia
Airplay, August 25, 1982 (LG73)
#1, October 16, 1982 (CFUN)

Think I’m In Love, Eddie Money
Airplay, August 25, 1982 (LG73)

Eye In The Sky, The Alan Parsons Project
#3, September 1, 1982 (LG73)
#4, July 31, 1982 (CFUN)

Vacation, Go-Go’s
#4, September 1, 1982 (LG73)
#4, August 21, 1982 (CFUN)

Blue Eyes, Elton John
Airplay, September 1, 1982 (LG73)
#5, October 9, 1982 (CFUN)

Hot In The City, Billy Idol
#8, September 4, 1982 (CFUN)

Your Imagination, Hall & Oates
#22, September 4, 1982 (CFUN)

Take It Away, Paul McCartney
#9, September 9, 1982 (LG73)
#11, August 21, 1982 (CFUN)

Boys Of Autumn, David Roberts
#18, September 9, 1982 (LG73)
#16, September 25, 1982 (CFUN)

Make Believe, Toto
Airplay, September 9, 1982 (LG73)
#12, October 2, 1982 (CFUN)

Break It To Me Gently, Juice Newton
Airplay, September 15, 1982 (LG73)

Jack And Diane, John Cougar
#3, September 21, 1982 (LG73)
#1, September 18, 1982 (CFUN)

Down Under, Men At Work
#4, September 21, 1982 (LG73)
#3, October 2, 1982 (CFUN)

Never Been In Love, Randy Meisner
#19, September 21, 1982 (LG73)
#12, October 9, 1982 (CFUN)

Don’t Fight It, Kenny Loggins with Steve Perry
Airplay, September 21, 1982 (LG73)
#7, October 30, 1982 (CFUN)

You Don’t Want Me Anymore, Steel Breeze
#15, October 23, 1982 (CFUN)

Voyeur, Kim Carnes
#7, September 28, 1982 (LG73)
#15, October 2, 1982 (CFUN)

You Should Hear How She Talks About You, Melissa Manchester
#1, October 6, 1982 (LG73)
#2, September 18, 1982 (CFUN)

Don’t It Make Ya Feel, Headpins
#3, October 6, 1982 (LG73)
#2, September 11, 1982 (CFUN)

Hold On, Santana
#12, October 6, 1982 (LG73)
#8, October 9, 1982 (CFUN)

Athena, The Who
Airplay, October 6, 1982 (LG73)
#13, October 23, 1982 (CFUN)

Gypsy, Fleetwood Mac
Airplay, October 6, 1982 (LG73)
#17, October 9, 1982 (CFUN)

Hard To Say I’m Sorry, Chicago
#1, October 14, 1982 (LG73)
#1, October 2, 1982 (CFUN)

Take A Chance With Me, Roxy Music
#11, October 14, 1982 (LG73)
#10, September 11, 1982 (CFUN)

You Can Do Magic, America
#2, October 21, 1982 (LG73)
#4, October 16, 1982 (CFUN)

New World Man, Rush
#12, October 21, 1982 (LG73)
#9, November 13, 1982 (CFUN)

I Keep Forgettin’, Michael McDonald
#17, October 21, 1982 (LG73)
#10, October 9, 1982 (CFUN)

I Did It For Love, Harlequin
Airplay, October 21, 1982 (LG73)

Heart Attack, Olivia Newton-John
#2, November 3, 1982 (LG73)
#11, October 30, 1982 (CFUN)

Family Man, Mike Oldfield
#4, November 3, 1982 (LG73)
#3, November 6, 1982 (CFUN)

Somebody’s Baby, Jackson Browne
#13, November 3, 1982 (LG73)
#1, October 23, 1982 (CFUN)

More Than This, Roxy Music
#17, November 3, 1982 (LG73)
#9, October 30, 1982 (CFUN)

The One You Love, Glenn Frey
#20, November 3, 1982 (LG73)
#5, October 30, 1982 (CFUN)

Southern Cross, Crosby, Stills & Nash
Airplay, November 3, 1982 (LG73)
#8, December 11, 1982 (CFUN)

Up Where We Belong, Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes
#1, November 10, 1982 (LG73)
#1, November 6, 1982 (CFUN)

The Look Of Love, ABC
#3, November 10, 1982 (LG73)
#8, November 13, 1982 (CFUN)

Steppin’ Out, Joe Jackson
#5, November 10, 1982 (LG73)
#2, October 23, 1982 (CFUN)

Pressure, Billy Joel
#6, November 10, 1982 (LG73)
#12, November 13, 1982 (CFUN)

Heartlight, Neil Diamond
#19, November 10, 1982 (LG73)

Da Da Da, Trio
#6, November 13, 1982 (CFUN)

Whatcha Gonna Do, Chilliwack
#10, November 17, 1982 (LG73)
#17, November 13, 1982 (CFUN)

I Need You, Paul Carrack
#20, November 17, 1982 (LG73)

It’s Raining Again, Supertramp
#3, November 24, 1982 (LG73)
#1, December 18, 1982 (CFUN)

She Controls Me, Strange Advance
Airplay, November 24, 1982 (LG73)

Maneater, Hall & Oates
#1, December 1, 1982 (LG73)
#1, November 20, 1982 (CFUN)

Rock This Town, Stray Cats
#4, December 1, 1982 (LG73)
#5, November 6, 1982 (CFUN)

Missing You, Dan Fogelberg
Airplay, December 1, 1982 (LG73)
#5, December 18, 1982 (CFUN)

Mickey, Toni Basil
#1, December 8, 1982 (LG73)
#2, December 4, 1982 (CFUN)

Dirty Laundry, Don Henley
#3, December 8, 1982 (LG73)
#1, December 25, 1982 (CFUN)

I.G.Y. (What A Beautiful World), Donald Fagen
#10, December 8, 1982 (LG73)
#3, November 20, 1982 (CFUN)

Nobody, Sylvia
#11, December 8, 1982 (LG73)
#10, December 11, 1982 (CFUN)

Love Me Tomorrow, Chicago
#19, December 8, 1982 (LG73)
#5, November 27, 1982 (CFUN)

Lovers On The Run, Kilowatt
Airplay, December 8, 1982 (LG73)

Industrial Disease, Dire Straits
#16, December 11, 1982 (CFUN)

Truly, Lionel Richie
#4, December 15, 1982 (LG73)
#6, December 11, 1982 (CFUN)

The Girl Is Mine, Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney
#6, December 15, 1982 (LG73)
#18, December 18, 1982 (CFUN)

Hand To Hold Onto, John Cougar
#19, December 18, 1982 (CFUN)

The Sounds of Vancouver: 1982 Highlights

Like 1981, the number one song of 1982, was different on the various charts. In the United States, “Physical” by Olivia Newton-John was crowned champion on the Billboard year-end Hot 100. In Canada, “I Love Rock & Roll” by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts reigned supreme in RPM magazine. And in Vancouver, things were different still. CFUN named “Who Can It Be Now” by Men at Work as the number one song of 1982. LG73 preferred Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love”. The latter spent an unbelievable 12 weeks at number one, a longer stint than any other song from 1978-1984. Local band The Payola$ scored the biggest Canadian artist song of the year with “Eyes of a Stranger” (#21st of the year on LG and 37th on CFUN).

1982 Number Ones Chronologically on LG73

★ Waiting For A Girl Like You, Foreigner
★ Tainted Love, Soft Cell
★ Freeze Frame, The J. Geils Band
★ Don’t You Want Me, The Human League
★ Ebony And Ivory, Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder
★ I’ve Never Been To Me, Charlene
★ Who Can It Be Now, Men At Work
★ Abracadabra, Steve Miller
★ Eye Of The Tiger, Survivor
★ You Should Hear How She Talks About You, Melissa Manchester
★ Hard To Say I’m Sorry, Chicago
★ Up Where We Belong, Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes
★ Maneater, Hall & Oates
★ Mickey, Toni Basil

1982 Number Ones Chronologically on CFUN

★ Trouble, Lindsey Buckingham
★ Physical, Olivia Newton-John
★ Harden My Heart, Quarterflash
★ Tainted Love, Soft Cell
★ Open Arms, Journey
★ Tonight I’m Yours, Rod Stewart
★ I Love Rock And Roll, Joan Jett
★ Freeze Frame, The J. Geils Band
★ Don’t You Want Me, The Human League
★ Don’t Talk To Strangers, Rick Springfield
★ Ebony And Ivory, Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder
★ Six Months In A Leaky Boat, Split Enz
★ Who Can It Be Now, Men At Work
★ Rosanna, Toto
★ Hurts So Good, John Cougar
★ Abracadabra, Steve Miller
★ Eye Of The Tiger, Survivor
★ Jack And Diane, John Cougar
★ Hard To Say I’m Sorry, Chicago
★ Only Time Will Tell, Asia
★ Somebody’s Baby, Jackson Browne
★ Up Where We Belong, Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes
★ Maneater, Hall & Oates
★ Gloria, Laura Branigan
★ It’s Raining Again, Supertramp
★ Dirty Laundry, Don Henley

Bigger in Vancouver

Men at Work’s “Who Can It Be Now” was #1 on both Vancouver stations but only charted to #11 in Canada. ABBA’s “When All Is Said and Done” was a #11 hit on LG and “The Visitors” #13 on CFUN. Neither song charted in RPM. Foreigner’s “Juke Box Hero” was #2 on CFUN but only #39 in Canada. Generally speaking, progressive music did better in Vancouver than nationwide in 1982. OMD’s “Joan of Arc” was a #15 hit on CFUN but failed to chart in RPM. Simple Minds’ “Love Song” was #38 in RPM while #4 on CFUN (#14 on LG73). A Flock of Seagulls’ “I Ran” was #26 in Canada but #3 on CFUN (#7 on LG).

Hit Songs at LG73 Passed on by CFUN

“I’ve Never Been to Me” by Charlene was a #1 hit on LG73. CFUN passed on it. “Key Largo” from Bertie Higgins was #6 on LG but excluded from CFUN.

Songs That Did Better at LG73 Than at CFUN

“The Girl Is Mine” from Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson was #6 on LG73 but only #18 on CFUN. Olivia Newton-John’s “Heart Attack” pumped its way to #2 on LG but only to #11 on CFUN.

Hit Songs at CFUN Passed on by LG73

“I Love Rock and Roll” by Joan Jett topped the CFUN charts but wasn’t loved by LG73. A pair of #2 hits on CFUN was passed on by LG: Foreigner’s “Juke Box Hero” and Queen’s ” Body Language”.

Songs That Did Better at CFUN Than at LG73

George Benson’s “Turn Your Love Around” was #2 on CFUN but only #19 on LG73. The Little River Band’s “Take It Easy On Me” was taken easy at LG charting only to #20 but up to #3 on CFUN.

Canadian Hits

Two Canadian artist songs made the Top 3 on both stations. “Eyes of a Stranger” by Vancouver band The Payola$ (#3 on both stations) and “Don’t It Make Ya Feel” by local act The Headpins (#2 on CFUN and #3 on LG). It should also be mentioned that #1 hit (on both stations) “Up Where We Belong” from Jennifer Warnes and Joe Cocker was co-written by Canada’s Buffy Sainte-Marie.

Overlooked by All

Most of the synthpop and new wave in 1982 came out of Britain. And when a Canadian band came up with a song that did the genre justice in spades, it just got mild attention. “Nova Heart” from The Spoons should have been a massive hit.

A plethora of underground British bands were crafting superb music by 1982. Some of it made its way across the Atlantic onto Canadian radio, but most of it did not. Some of these bands were to finally breakthrough in Canada, often taking several years. The Cure was stirring up underground buzz with songs like “Let’s Go to Bed”. Blancmange’s excellent “Living on a Ceiling” was snubbed in Canada, but its “Don’t Tell Me” was to receive some spins in ’84. Even with a pair of Top 3 hits in the UK, Yaz was ignored in Canada. “Love My Way” by The Psychedelic Furs was the big hit that should have been. It was given more attention in New Zealand where it made the Top 10. But of all the artists snubbed, the one who has returned to bite Canada back is Modern English. Now considered a classic of the 80s, “I Melt with You” was completely rejected by Canadian radio when released in 1982. In 2020, after 38 years, Music Canada certified it a platinum single. What doesn’t get played can still get bought. “Someone’s Calling” is another great one from Modern English from ’82.

On to the 1982 hits…

More on the Charts…

The Sounds of Vancouver: 1981 Hits

Below is a listing of 202 songs that were hits on Vancouver’s top radio stations LG73 and CFUN in the year 1981. The former ran weekly Top 20 countdowns through the year and the latter the Top 30. Find all of these songs with their peak position on these and date reached. Note that songs that charted on one station but not the other are included. Songs on the LG playlist that didn’t make the countdown are included with the date when it was first added to the playlist. These are indicated with the word “Airplay”. The songs are sorted in chronological order by LG73 peak date and then by peak position. For an analysis and highlights of the listing, check out our post here. More chart information can be found on our Charts Page here.

I Got You, Split Enz
#5, January 1, 1981 (LG73)
#8, December 6, 1980 (CFUN)

Time Is Time, Andy Gibb
#18, January 1, 1981 (LG73)
#19, February 7, 1981 (CFUN)

One Step Closer, Doobie Brothers
#19, January 1, 1981 (LG73)

Whip It, Devo
#2, January 3, 1981 (CFUN)

Ashes To Ashes, David Bowie
#5, January 3, 1981 (CFUN)

The Tide Is High, Blondie
#2, January 7, 1981 (LG73)
#1, January 31, 1981 (CFUN)

Teacher Teacher, Rockpile
#10, January 7, 1981 (LG73)
#6, February 21, 1981 (CFUN)

Road Fever, Downchild Blues Band
Airplay, January 7, 1981 (LG73)

Too Late To Turn Back, Blue Northern
Airplay, January 7, 1981 (LG73)

Looking For Clues, Robert Palmer
#3, January 14, 1981 (LG73)
#3, January 31, 1981 (CFUN)

De Do Do Do De Da Da Da, The Police
#4, January 14, 1981 (LG73)
#2, January 31, 1981 (CFUN)

Every Woman In The World, Air Supply
#8, January 14, 1981 (LG73)
#5, February 28, 1981 (CFUN)

Hey Nineteen, Steely Dan
#19, January 14, 1981 (LG73)
#1, February 14, 1981 (CFUN)

Seven Bridges Road, The Eagles
Airplay, January 14, 1981 (LG73)

Switchin’ To Glide, Kings
#3, January 17, 1981 (CFUN)

Heartache, Craig Ruhnke
Airplay, January 28, 1981 (LG73)

Hearts On Fire, Randy Meisner
Airplay, January 28, 1981 (LG73)
#16, March 14, 1981 (CFUN)

Smoky Mountain Rain, Ronnie Milsap
Airplay, January 28, 1981 (LG73)

I Love A Rainy Night, Eddie Rabbitt
#5, February 4, 1981 (LG73)
#1, February 21, 1981 (CFUN)

Need Your Loving Tonight, Queen
#23, February 7, 1981 (CFUN)

9 To 5, Dolly Parton
#1, February 11, 1981 (LG73)
#2, March 7, 1981 (CFUN)

The Winner Takes It All, ABBA
#4, February 11, 1981 (LG73)
#9, March 7, 1981 (CFUN)

Stealin’ The Night, J.C. Stone
#16, February 11, 1981 (LG73)
#7, March 7, 1981 (CFUN)

Treat Me Right, Pat Benatar
#19, February 18, 1981 (LG73)
#16, March 7, 1981 (CFUN)

Skate Away, Dire Straits
#15, February 21, 1981 (CFUN)

Woman, John Lennon
#1, February 25, 1981 (LG73)
#1, March 21, 1981 (CFUN)

Crying, Don McLean
#11, February 25, 1981 (LG73)
#8, March 14, 1981 (CFUN)

I Ain’t Gonna Stand For It, Stevie Wonder
#13, February 25, 1981 (LG73)
#30, April 4, 1981 (CFUN)

(Ghost) Riders In The Sky, Outlaws
#20, February 25, 1981 (LG73)

Celebration, Kool & The Gang
#2, March 4, 1981 (LG73)

Turn Me Loose, Loverboy
#3, March 4, 1981 (LG73)
#1, February 28, 1981 (CFUN)

Living In A Fantasy, Leo Sayer
#7, March 4, 1981 (LG73)
#12, March 21, 1981 (CFUN)

Just Between You And Me, April Wine
#15, March 4, 1981 (LG73)
#18, March 7, 1981 (CFUN)

Fade Away, Bruce Springsteen
#20, March 4, 1981 (LG73)
#28, March 7, 1981 (CFUN)

Ah Leah, Donnie Iris
#21, March 7, 1981 (CFUN)

Cover Girl, Prism
#26, March 7, 1981 (CFUN)

A Little In Love, Cliff Richard
#3, March 10, 1981 (LG73)
#4, March 14, 1981 (CFUN)

The Best Of Times, Styx
#4, March 10, 1981 (LG73)
#5, March 14, 1981 (CFUN)

Givin’ It Up For Your Love, Delbert McClinton
#13, March 10, 1981 (LG73)
#23, March 7, 1981 (CFUN)

Hello Again, Neil Diamond
#13, March 18, 1981 (LG73)
#15, March 21, 1981 (CFUN)

Fireflies, Fleetwood Mac
#17, March 18, 1981 (LG73)

Keep On Loving You, REO Speedwagon
#1, March 25, 1981 (LG73)
#1, March 14, 1981 (CFUN)

Rapture, Blondie
#5, March 25, 1981 (LG73)
#1, March 28, 1981 (CFUN)

What Kind Of Fool, Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb
#19, March 25, 1981 (LG73)
#8, March 21, 1981 (CFUN)

Blessed Are The Believers, Anne Murray
Airplay, March 25, 1981 (LG73)

KISS ON MY LIST, Hall & Oates
#1, April 1, 1981 (LG73)
#2, April 4, 1981 (CFUN)

Love You Like I Never Loved Before, John O’Banion
Airplay, April 1, 1981 (LG73)
#17, May 16, 1981 (CFUN)

Precious To Me, Phil Seymour
#5, April 8, 1981 (LG73)
#24, March 14, 1981 (CFUN)

Angel Of The Morning, Juice Newton
#4, April 14, 1981 (LG73)
#5, April 11, 1981 (CFUN)

It Just Occurred To Me, Peter Pringle
Airplay, April 14, 1981 (LG73)

Say You’ll Be Mine, Christopher Cross
Airplay, April 14, 1981 (LG73)
#4, June 6, 1981 (CFUN)

While You See A Chance, Steve Winwood
#5, April 22, 1981 (LG73)
#1, April 4, 1981 (CFUN)

Somebody’s Knocking, Terri Gibbs
#6, April 22, 1981 (LG73)
#3, April 25, 1981 (CFUN)

I Can’t Stand It, Eric Clapton
#7, April 22, 1981 (LG73)
#7, April 11, 1981 (CFUN)

You Better You Bet, The Who
#8, April 22, 1981 (LG73)
#1, May 2, 1981 (CFUN)

Ain’t Even Done With The Night, John Cougar
#9, April 22, 1981 (LG73)
#8, April 18, 1981 (CFUN)

Time Out Of Mind, Steely Dan
#17, April 22, 1981 (LG73)
#4, April 25, 1981 (CFUN)

High School Confidential, Rough Trade
#9, April 25, 1981 (CFUN)

If I Was A Dancer, Rolling Stones
#13, April 25, 1981 (CFUN)

Just The Two Of Us, Grover Washington Jr.
#11, April 28, 1981 (LG73)
#2, May 2, 1981 (CFUN)

Her Town Too, James Taylor & J.D. Souther
#13, April 28, 1981 (LG73)
#2, May 30, 1981 (CFUN)

Since I Don’t Have You, Don McLean
Airplay, April 28, 1981 (LG73)

Sound Of My Heartbeat, J.C. Stone
Airplay, April 28, 1981 (LG73)

Morning Train, Sheena Easton
#1, May 7, 1981 (LG73)
#1, April 18, 1981 (CFUN)

Being With You, Smokey Robinson
#10, May 7, 1981 (LG73)
#5, May 9, 1981 (CFUN)

Take It On The Run, REO Speedwagon
#2, May 13, 1981 (LG73)
#1, May 16, 1981 (CFUN)

How ‘Bout Us, Champaign
#18, May 13, 1981 (LG73)
#11, June 20, 1981 (CFUN)

Give A Little Bit More, Cliff Richard
Airplay, May 13, 1981 (LG73)
#14, May 16, 1981 (CFUN)

You’ve Got To Make Up Your Mind, R&B Allstars
Airplay, May 13, 1981 (LG73)

I Don’t Need You, Rupert Holmes
#15, May 16, 1981 (CFUN)

Bette Davis Eyes, Kim Carnes
#1, May 20, 1981 (LG73)
#1, May 23, 1981 (CFUN)

Watching The Wheels, John Lennon
#4, May 20, 1981 (LG73)
#3, May 16, 1981 (CFUN)

Sweetheart, Franke & The Knockouts
#7, May 20, 1981 (LG73)
#4, June 13, 1981 (CFUN)

Living Inside Myself, Gino Vannelli
#13, May 20, 1981 (LG73)
#2, June 6, 1981 (CFUN)

What Are We Doin’ In Love, Dottie West
#17, May 26, 1981 (LG73)
#11, June 6, 1981 (CFUN)

Too Much Time On My Hands, Styx
#3, May 30, 1981 (CFUN)

Medley (Beatles), Stars On 45
#1, June 3, 1981 (LG73)
#1, June 20, 1981 (CFUN)

I Love You, Climax Blues Band
#3, June 3, 1981 (LG73)
#11, April 18, 1981 (CFUN)

I Missed Again, Phil Collins
#16, June 3, 1981 (LG73)
#2, May 16, 1981 (CFUN)

Is It You, Lee Ritenour
Airplay, June 3, 1981 (LG73)

Still Right Here In My Heart, Pure Prairie League
Airplay, June 3, 1981 (LG73)
#17, June 20, 1981 (CFUN)

All Those Years Ago, George Harrison
#3, June 10, 1981 (LG73)
#1, June 27, 1981 (CFUN)

If The Wind Could Blow My Troubles Away, Murray McLauchlan
Airplay, June 10, 1981 (LG73)

The Coldest Night Of The Year, Bruce Cockburn
Airplay, June 10, 1981 (LG73)

Nobody Wins, Elton John
#5, June 16, 1981 (LG73)
#6, June 13, 1981 (CFUN)

Another One Rides The Bus, Weird Al Yankovic
#9, June 16, 1981 (LG73)

A Woman Needs Love, Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio
#16, June 16, 1981 (LG73)
#12, May 16, 1981 (CFUN)

America, Neil Diamond
#18, June 16, 1981 (LG73)
#7, June 27, 1981 (CFUN)

Touch Me When We’re Dancing, Carpenters
Airplay, June 16, 1981 (LG73)

This Little Girl, Gary U.S. Bonds
#6, June 24, 1981 (LG73)
#3, June 20, 1981 (CFUN)

Winning, Santana
#9, June 24, 1981 (LG73)
#4, July 18, 1981 (CFUN)

Seven Year Ache, Rosanne Cash
#14, June 24, 1981 (LG73)

She Wants To Know, Lisa Dal Bello
#15, June 24, 1981 (LG73)
#18, July 18, 1981 (CFUN)

Everybody Wants More Money, Al Foreman
Airplay, June 24, 1981 (LG73)

Sweet Baby, Stanley Clarke/George Duke
Airplay, June 24, 1981 (LG73)
#25, July 25, 1981 (CFUN)

Say What, Jesse Winchester
#17, June 27, 1981 (CFUN)

The One That You Love, Air Supply
#3, July 2, 1981 (LG73)
#10, August 1, 1981 (CFUN)

Hearts, Marty Balin
#6, July 2, 1981 (LG73)
#7, August 8, 1981 (CFUN)

Arc Of A Diver, Steve Winwood
Airplay, July 2, 1981 (LG73)
#2, July 18, 1981 (CFUN)

The Waiting, Tom Petty
#2, July 4, 1981 (CFUN)

Modern Girl, Sheena Easton
#10, July 9, 1981 (LG73)
#7, July 25, 1981 (CFUN)

You Make My Dreams Come True, Hall & Oates
#15, July 9, 1981 (LG73)
#1, July 11, 1981 (CFUN)

Nightwalker, Gino Vannelli
Airplay, July 9, 1981 (LG73)

Really Wanna Know You, Gary Wright
Airplay, July 9, 1981 (LG73)
#15, September 19, 1981 (CFUN)

Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through, Jim Steinman
#13, July 11, 1981 (CFUN)

Sukiyaki, A Taste Of Honey
#2, July 15, 1981 (LG73)
#2, July 11, 1981 (CFUN)

Elvira, Oak Ridge Boys
#8, July 15, 1981 (LG73)

Don’t Want To Wait Anymore, Tubes
Airplay, July 15, 1981 (LG73)

Feels So Right, Alabama
Airplay, July 15, 1981 (LG73)

Love On A Two Way Street, Stacy Lattisaw
Airplay, July 15, 1981 (LG73)

Theme From Greatest American Hero, JOEY SCARBURY
#1, July 22, 1981 (LG73)
#4, August 29, 1981 (CFUN)

Gemini Dream, The Moody Blues
#2, July 22, 1981 (LG73)
#1, July 18, 1981 (CFUN)

Boy From New York City, Manhattan Transfer
#4, July 22, 1981 (LG73)
#1, August 8, 1981 (CFUN)

Everlasting Love, Rex Smith & Rachel Sweet
Airplay, July 22, 1981 (LG73)

Slow Hand, Pointer Sisters
#1, July 29, 1981 (LG73)
#2, August 15, 1981 (CFUN)

Time, The Alan Parsons Project
#15, July 29, 1981 (LG73)

Step By Step, Eddie Rabbitt
Airplay, July 29, 1981 (LG73)

You’re Not The Same Girl, Blue Northern
#8, August 5, 1981 (LG73)
#15, August 1, 1981 (CFUN)

I Don’t Need You, Kenny Rogers
#10, August 5, 1981 (LG73)
#15, May 16, 1981 (CFUN)

(There’s) No Gettin’ Over Me, Ronnie Milsap
#19, August 5, 1981 (LG73)

Don’t Give It Up, Robbie Patton
Airplay, August 5, 1981 (LG73)

I Could Never Miss You, Lulu
Airplay, August 5, 1981 (LG73)

A Life Of Illusion, Joe Walsh
#2, August 8, 1981 (CFUN)

Jessie’s Girl, Rick Springfield
#3, August 8, 1981 (CFUN)

In The Mood, Wildroot Orchestra
#6, August 12, 1981 (LG73)

You Don’t Know, Jim Byrnes
#15, August 12, 1981 (LG73)

Backfired, Debbie Harry
Airplay, August 12, 1981 (LG73)

I Believe In You, Gary O’
Airplay, August 12, 1981 (LG73)

What In The World’s Come Over You, Tom Jones
Airplay, August 12, 1981 (LG73)

You Saved My Soul, Burton Cummings
Airplay, August 12, 1981 (LG73)
#10, October 17, 1981 (CFUN)

The Stroke, Billy Squier
#6, August 15, 1981 (CFUN)

For Your Eyes Only, Sheena Easton
#1, August 19, 1981 (LG73)

One Step Ahead, Split Enz
#14, August 19, 1981 (LG73)
#6, August 29, 1981 (CFUN)

In The Air Tonight, Phil Collins
#1, August 22, 1981 (CFUN)

Urgent, Foreigner
#3, August 22, 1981 (CFUN)

Nothing Goes As Planned, Styx
#19, August 22, 1981 (CFUN)

Queen Of Hearts, Juice Newton
#1, August 26, 1981 (LG73)
#1, October 5, 1981 (CFUN)

Fire And Ice, Pat Benatar
#2, August 29, 1981 (CFUN)

Don’t Let Him Go, REO Speedwagon
#9, August 29, 1981 (CFUN)

Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around, Stevie Nicks
#4, September 2, 1981 (LG73)
#2, September 26, 1981 (CFUN)

Thirsty Ears, Powder Blues
#7, September 2, 1981 (LG73)
#8, October 3, 1981 (CFUN)

That Old Song, Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio
#18, September 2, 1981 (LG73)

Draw Of The Cards, Kim Carnes
Airplay, September 2, 1981 (LG73)
#22, October 10, 1981 (CFUN)

Endless Love, Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
#1, September 9, 1981 (LG73)
#6, September 19, 1981 (CFUN)

Lady (You Bring Me Up), Commodores
#8, September 9, 1981 (LG73)
#2, September 19, 1981 (CFUN)

Cool Love, Pablo Cruise
#15, September 9, 1981 (LG73)
#8, October 10, 1981 (CFUN)

Breaking Away, Balance
Airplay, September 16, 1981 (LG73)

The Breakup Song, Greg Kihn Band
#4, September 19, 1981 (CFUN)

A Woman In Love, Tom Petty
#17, September 19, 1981 (CFUN)

Beach Boys Medley, Beach Boys
#6, September 23, 1981 (LG73)
#12, October 5, 1981 (CFUN)

Tempted, Squeeze
#11, September 23, 1981 (LG73)
#7, August 29, 1981 (CFUN)

In Your Letter, REO Speedwagon
#15, September 23, 1981 (LG73)
#3, October 10, 1981 (CFUN)

He’s A Liar, Bee Gees
Airplay, September 23, 1981 (LG73)

Hold On Tight, Electric Light Orchestra
#2, September 30, 1981 (LG73)
#1, September 19, 1981 (CFUN)

The Voice, The Moody Blues
#3, September 30, 1981 (LG73)
#1, September 26, 1981 (CFUN)

Who’s Crying Now, Journey
#5, September 30, 1981 (LG73)
#5, October 12, 1981 (CFUN)

Here I Am, Air Supply
Airplay, September 30, 1981 (LG73)

Lonely Nights, Bryan Adams
#15, October 10, 1981 (CFUN)

Sure Enough, Jesse Winchester
#20, October 10, 1981 (CFUN)

Private Eyes, Hall & Oates
#1, October 15, 1981 (LG73)
#1, October 31, 1981 (CFUN)

Arthur’s Theme, Christopher Cross
#2, October 15, 1981 (LG73)
#8, October 24, 1981 (CFUN)

The Night Owls, Little River Band
#4, October 15, 1981 (LG73)
#2, October 24, 1981 (CFUN)

Share Your Love With Me, Kenny Rogers
#15, October 15, 1981 (LG73)

Atlanta Lady, Marty Balin
#19, October 15, 1981 (LG73)

Alien, Atlanta Rhythm Section
Airplay, October 15, 1981 (LG73)
#11, November 7, 1981 (CFUN)

Just Once, Quincy Jones
Airplay, October 15, 1981 (LG73)

We’re In This Love Together, Al Jarreau
Airplay, October 15, 1981 (LG73)

Tube Snake Boogie, ZZ Top
#9, October 17, 1981 (CFUN)

Trying To Live My Life Without You, Bob Seger
#9, October 21, 1981 (LG73)
#2, November 14, 1981 (CFUN)

When She Was My Girl, Four Tops
#20, October 21, 1981 (LG73)
#5, November 14, 1981 (CFUN)

Say Goodbye to Hollywood, Billy Joel
#20, October 28, 1981 (LG73)
#7, November 14, 1981 (CFUN)

The Theme From Hill Street Blues, Mike Post
Airplay, October 28, 1981 (LG73)

Working In The Coal Mine, Devo
#10, October 31, 1981 (CFUN)

Start Me Up, Rolling Stones
#1, November 4, 1981 (LG73)
#1, October 3, 1981 (CFUN)

Sausalito Summernight, Diesel
#6, November 4, 1981 (LG73)
#4, October 3, 1981 (CFUN)

When She Dances, Joey Scarbury
#19, November 4, 1981 (LG73)

The Old Songs, Barry Manilow
Airplay, November 4, 1981 (LG73)

Promises In The Dark, Pat Benatar
#24, November 7, 1981 (CFUN)

My Girl, Chilliwack
#1, November 10, 1981 (LG73)
#1, November 7, 1981 (CFUN)

Wired For Sound, Cliff Richard
#9, November 10, 1981 (LG73)
#7, November 21, 1981 (CFUN)

Twilight, Electric Light Orchestra
#20, November 10, 1981 (LG73)
#20, December 5, 1981 (CFUN)

The Sweetest Thing, Juice Newton
Airplay, November 10, 1981 (LG73)

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic, Police
#7, November 18, 1981 (LG73)
#3, November 7, 1981 (CFUN)

Hard To Say, Dan Fogelberg
#10, November 18, 1981 (LG73)
#3, October 31, 1981 (CFUN)

No Reply At All, Genesis
#11, November 18, 1981 (LG73)
#2, November 28, 1981 (CFUN)

Young Turks, Rod Stewart
#1, November 25, 1981 (LG73)
#1, December 5, 1981 (CFUN)

Real Enough, Doug And The Slugs
#12, November 25, 1981 (LG73)

Take Off, Bob & Doug McKenzie
Airplay, November 25, 1981 (LG73)
#1, December 26, 1981 (CFUN)

All Touch, Rough Trade
#13, November 28, 1981 (CFUN)

Physical, Olivia Newton-John
#1, December 2, 1981 (LG73)
#1, January 9, 1982 (CFUN)

Heart Like A Wheel, Steve Miller
#20, December 2, 1981 (LG73)
#6, January 23, 1982 (CFUN)

Wrack My Brain, Ringo Starr
Airplay, December 2, 1981 (LG73)

Friends Of Mr. Cairo, Jon & Vangelis
#11, December 5, 1981 (CFUN)

Yesterday’s Songs, Neil Diamond
#19, December 9, 1981 (LG73)

Comin’ In And Out Of Your Life, Barbra Streisand
Airplay, December 9, 1981 (LG73)

Working For The Weekend, Loverboy
#13, December 12, 1981 (CFUN)

Don’t Stop Believing, Journey
#3, December 17, 1981 (LG73)
#5, December 5, 1981 (CFUN)

Why Do Fools Fall In Love, Diana Ross
#10, December 17, 1981 (LG73)

Oh No, Commodores
#20, December 17, 1981 (LG73)

12 Days Of Christmas, Bob & Doug McKenzie
Airplay, December 17, 1981 (LG73)

Sweetheart, Marianne Faithfull
#15, December 26, 1981 (CFUN)

Talking Out Of Turn, The Moody Blues
#13, December 31, 1981 (LG73)
#4, December 5, 1981 (CFUN)

The Sounds of Vancouver: 1981 Highlights

No-one could agree on the biggest song of 1981. Some named Kim Carnes’ “Bette Davis Eyes”. The national RPM charts gave the honours to the Stars On 45 “Medley”, mostly Beatles songs with a dance beat. Vancouver’s LG73 awarded the prize to the twangy “Keep On Loving You” from REO Speedwagon, while its sister station CFUN favoured “Start Me Up” by very established act The Rolling Stones. But what Vancouverites all agreed on was that local band Chilliwack had the finest Canadian single of the year with “My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone)”, 5th of 1981 on CFUN and 15th on LG.

1981 Number Ones Chronologically on LG73

★ 9 To 5, Dolly Parton
★ Woman, John Lennon
★ Keep On Loving You, REO Speedwagon
★ Kiss On My List, Hall & Oates
★ Morning Train, Sheena Easton
★ Bette Davis Eyes, Kim Carnes
★ Medley (Beatles), Stars On 45
★ Theme From Greatest American Hero, Joey Scarbury
★ Slow Hand, Pointer Sisters
★ For Your Eyes Only, Sheena Easton
★ Queen Of Hearts, Juice Newton
★ Endless Love, Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
★ Private Eyes, Hall & Oates
★ Start Me Up, Rolling Stones
★ My Girl, Chilliwack
★ Young Turks, Rod Stewart
★ Physical, Olivia Newton-John

1981 Number Ones Chronologically on CFUN

★ The Tide Is High, Blondie
★ Hey Nineteen, Steely Dan
★ I Love A Rainy Night, Eddie Rabbitt
★ Turn Me Loose, Loverboy
★ Keep On Loving You, REO Speedwagon
★ Woman, John Lennon
★ Rapture, Blondie
★ While You See A Chance, Steve Winwood
★ Morning Train, Sheena Easton
★ You Better You Bet, The Who
★ Take It On The Run, REO Speedwagon
★ Bette Davis Eyes, Kim Carnes
★ Medley (Beatles), Stars On 45
★ All Those Years Ago, George Harrison
★ You Make My Dreams Come True, Hall & Oates
★ Gemini Dream, The Moody Blues
★ Boy From New York City, Manhattan Transfer
★ In The Air Tonight, Phil Collins
★ Hold On Tight, Electric Light Orchestra
★ The Voice, The Moody Blues
★ Start Me Up, Rolling Stones
★ Queen Of Hearts, Juice Newton
★ Private Eyes, Hall & Oates
★ My Girl, Chilliwack
★ Young Turks, Rod Stewart
★ Take Off, Bob & Doug McKenzie

Bigger in Vancouver

The quirky “Ashes to Ashes” from David Bowie was a big hit at CFUN, spun by the DJs up to #5 while only making it to #35 Canada wide. What is perhaps the biggest surprise is that ABBA’s masterpiece “The Winner Takes It All” only made it to #70 on the national charts. It was a big hit in Vancouver: #4 on LG and #9 on CFUN.

Hit Songs at LG73 Passed on by CFUN

Sheena Easton’s beautiful “For Your Eyes Only”, theme from the Bond film, was a #1 hit at LG73 and was passed on by CFUN. Charting to #2 at LG was Kool & The Gang’s “Celebration” which was also ignored by CFUN.

Songs That Did Better at LG73 Than at CFUN

Phil Seymour’s “Precious to Me” gained the attention of both stations but more so on LG (#5) than on CFUN (#24). “I Ain’t Gonna Stand For It” from Stevie Wonder also did better at LG (#13) than CFUN (#30).

Hit Songs at CFUN Passed on by LG73

LG73 was not enthusiastic about Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight”, while it went to #1 on CFUN. Number two hits on CFUN that LG73 snubbed were “Whip It” by Devo, “The Waiting” by Tom Petty, “A Life of Illusion” by Joe Walsh, and “Fire and Ice” by Pat Benatar.

Songs That Did Better at CFUN Than at LG73

“Hey Nineteen” by Steely Dan was a number one hit on CFUN but only charted to #19 on LG. “When She Was My Girl” from The Four Tops also did better on CFUN (#5) than on LG73 (#20).

Canadian Hits

Local band Chilliwack slayed like nobody’s business with timeless classic “My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone)” which topped both the LG73 and CFUN countdowns in November. And then there was Loverboy. “Turn Me Loose”, the progressive rock anthem of the year, topped the CFUN charts and hurled forth to #3 at LG. Gino Vannelli’s sonorous “Living Inside Myself” spun its way up to #2 on CFUN (#13 on LG). “Switchin’ to Glide” by the Kings triumphed at #3 on CFUN. But perhaps the most memorable of the bunch was the release of the Bob & Doug McKenzie record The Great White North and hit single “Take Off” featuring Rush vocalist Geddy Lee (#1 on CFUN) to close out a fabulous year in Canadian music.

Overlooked by All

The Talking Heads’ “Once in a Lifetime”, now considered one of the signature songs of the 80s, charted on neither of Vancouver’s hit stations. It did scratch into the Top 30 on the national RPM charts. British synthpop act Depeche Mode had some winners in 1981, like “Just Can’t Get Enough”. The band received no love in Vancouver back then. While the stations had a tradition of airing some classical crossover hits, especially ones from movie soundtracks, John Williams’ sumptuous march from Raiders of the Lost Ark could have been give more attention.

On to the 1981 hits…

More on the Charts…

The Sounds of Vancouver: 1980 Hits

Below is a listing of 236 songs that were hits on Vancouver’s top radio stations LG73 and CFUN in the year 1980. The former ran weekly Top 20 countdowns through the year and the latter the Top 30. Find all of these songs with their peak position on these and date reached. Note that songs that charted on one station but not the other are included. Songs on the LG playlist that didn’t make the countdown are included with the date when it was first added to the playlist. These are indicated with the word “Airplay”. The songs are sorted in chronological order by LG73 peak date and then by peak position. For an analysis and highlights of the listing, check out our post here. More chart information can be found on our Charts Page here.

Escape, Rupert Holmes
#2, January 3, 1980 (LG73)
#5, January 26, 1980 (CFUN)

Jane, Jefferson Starship
#4, January 3, 1980 (LG73)
#3, February 23, 1980 (CFUN)

I’m The Man, Joe Jackson
#5, January 3, 1980 (LG73)
#10, January 12, 1980 (CFUN)

This Is It, Kenny Loggins
#17, January 3, 1980 (LG73)

Rated X, Pat Benatar
#19, January 3, 1980 (LG73)

I Wanna Be Your Lover, Prince
Airplay, January 3, 1980 (LG73)

September Morn, Neil Diamond
Airplay, January 3, 1980 (LG73)

You Know That I Love You, Santana
Airplay, January 3, 1980 (LG73)

Message In A Bottle, The Police
#6, January 10, 1980 (LG73)
#2, January 12, 1980 (CFUN)

Do That To Me One More Time, Captain & Tennille
#12, January 10, 1980 (LG73)

Last Train To London, Electric Light Orchestra
Airplay, January 10, 1980 (LG73)

Don’t Do Me Like That, Tom Petty
#3, January 16, 1980 (LG73)
#1, January 26, 1980 (CFUN)

Rock With You, Michael Jackson
#8, January 16, 1980 (LG73)

Head Games, Foreigner
#17, January 16, 1980 (LG73)

Voices, Cheap Trick
#19, January 16, 1980 (LG73)
#11, January 26, 1980 (CFUN)

The Hardest Part, Blondie
Airplay, January 16, 1980 (LG73)

Video Killed The Radio Star, The Buggles
#1, January 23, 1980 (LG73)

The Long Run, The Eagles
#5, January 23, 1980 (LG73)
#1, February 16, 1980 (CFUN)

Sara, Fleetwood Mac
#7, January 23, 1980 (LG73)

Fool In The Rain, Led Zeppelin
#13, January 23, 1980 (LG73)

Third Time Lucky, Foghat
#19, January 23, 1980 (LG73)
#7, February 2, 1980 (CFUN)

Daydream Believer, Anne Murray
Airplay, January 23, 1980 (LG73)

Desire, Andy Gibb
Airplay, January 23, 1980 (LG73)

Coward Of The County, Kenny Rogers
#6, January 30, 1980 (LG73)

Cruisin’, Smokey Robinson
#14, January 30, 1980 (LG73)

Janine, Trooper
Airplay, January 30, 1980 (LG73)

Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Queen
#1, February 6, 1980 (LG73)
#1, February 23, 1980 (CFUN)

Money, Flying Lizards
#2, February 6, 1980 (LG73)
#2, February 2, 1980 (CFUN)

Why Me, Styx
#9, February 6, 1980 (LG73)
#10, March 8, 1980 (CFUN)

Give It All You Got, Chuck Mangione
Airplay, February 6, 1980 (LG73)

On The Radio, Donna Summer
Airplay, February 6, 1980 (LG73)

When I Wanted You, Barry Manilow
Airplay, February 6, 1980 (LG73)

Yes, I’m Ready, Teri DeSario & K.C.
#4, February 13, 1980 (LG73)

Romeo’s Tune, Steve Forbert
#10, February 13, 1980 (LG73)
#4, March 1, 1980 (CFUN)

An American Dream, The Dirt Band
#12, February 13, 1980 (LG73)

Too Hot, Kool & The Gang
Airplay, February 13, 1980 (LG73)

Goodbye L.A., Bob Segarini
#8, February 16, 1980 (CFUN)

Remember (Walking In The Sand), Aerosmith
#10, February 16, 1980 (CFUN)

Another Brick In The Wall Pt. 2, Pink Floyd
#1, February 21, 1980 (LG73)
#1, March 8, 1980 (CFUN)

99, Toto
#5, February 21, 1980 (LG73)
#2, March 15, 1980 (CFUN)

Don’t Ya Hide It, Stonebolt
#6, February 21, 1980 (LG73)
#7, February 16, 1980 (CFUN)

Heartbreaker, Pat Benatar
#7, February 21, 1980 (LG73)

I Like To Rock, April Wine
Airplay, February 21, 1980 (LG73)

The Spirit Of Radio, Rush
Airplay, February 21, 1980 (LG73)
#12, April 5, 1980 (CFUN)

Refugee, Tom Petty
#3, February 28, 1980 (LG73)
#1, March 1, 1980 (CFUN)

Working My Way Back To You, Spinners
#18, February 28, 1980 (LG73)

Sexy Eyes, Dr. Hook
Airplay, February 28, 1980 (LG73)

Three Times In Love, Tommy James
Airplay, February 28, 1980 (LG73)

With You I’m Born Again, Billy Preston & Syreeta
Airplay, February 28, 1980 (LG73)

Making Plans For Nigel, XTC
#4, March 5, 1980 (LG73)
#4, March 15, 1980 (CFUN)

Him, Rupert Holmes
#5, March 5, 1980 (LG73)

Longer, Dan Fogelberg
#8, March 5, 1980 (LG73)

Back On My Feet Again, The Babys
#14, March 5, 1980 (LG73)
#3, March 22, 1980 (CFUN)

Night to Remember, Prism
#15, March 5, 1980 (LG73)

The Second Time Around, Shalamar
Airplay, March 5, 1980 (LG73)

I Thank You, ZZ Top
#6, March 8, 1980 (CFUN)

Even It Up, Heart
#18, March 12, 1980 (LG73)

Baby Talks Dirty, The Knack
#7, March 19, 1980 (LG73)
#10, April 5, 1980 (CFUN)

Hold On To My Love, Jimmy Ruffin
Airplay, March 19, 1980 (LG73)

Off The Wall, Michael Jackson
Airplay, March 19, 1980 (LG73)

Set Me Free, Utopia
Airplay, March 19, 1980 (LG73)
#9, May 17, 1980 (CFUN)

Special Lady, Ray, Goodman & Brown
Airplay, March 19, 1980 (LG73)

Think About Me, Fleetwood Mac
Airplay, March 19, 1980 (LG73)

Too Bad, Doug & The Slugs
#2, March 26, 1980 (LG73)
#2, May 10, 1980 (CFUN)

Doin’ It Right, Powder Blues Band
#3, March 26, 1980 (LG73)
#11, April 19, 1980 (CFUN)

How Do I Make You, Linda Ronstadt
#17, March 26, 1980 (LG73)

Call Me, Blondie
#1, April 3, 1980 (LG73)
#1, April 26, 1980 (CFUN)

White Hot, Red Rider
#8, April 3, 1980 (LG73)
#5, April 19, 1980 (CFUN)

Any Way You Want It, Journey
Airplay, April 3, 1980 (LG73)
#15, May 10, 1980 (CFUN)

Do Right, Paul Davis
Airplay, April 3, 1980 (LG73)

Keep The Fire, Kenny Loggins
#3, April 5, 1980 (CFUN)

Communication Breakdown, Chilliwack
#17, April 5, 1980 (CFUN)

Come Back, The J. Geils Band
#6, April 10, 1980 (LG73)
#2, March 29, 1980 (CFUN)

I Can’t Tell You Why, The Eagles
#7, April 10, 1980 (LG73)
#3, May 17, 1980 (CFUN)

Holiday, Nazareth
#19, April 10, 1980 (LG73)
#6, March 29, 1980 (CFUN)

Biggest Part Of Me, Ambrosia
Airplay, April 10, 1980 (LG73)
#3, June 14, 1980 (CFUN)

Heart Hotels, Dan Fogelberg
Airplay, April 10, 1980 (LG73)

It’s Not A Wonder (live), Little River Band
Airplay, April 10, 1980 (LG73)

The Seduction, James Last Band
Airplay, April 10, 1980 (LG73)

We Live For Love, Pat Benatar
Airplay, April 10, 1980 (LG73)
#8, July 12, 1980 (CFUN)

Fire Lake, Bob Seger
#8, April 17, 1980 (LG73)
#2, April 12, 1980 (CFUN)

Only A Lonely Heart Sees, Felix Cavaliere
Airplay, April 17, 1980 (LG73)

Stomp, Brothers Johnson
Airplay, April 17, 1980 (LG73)

Pilot Of The Airwaves, Charlie Dore
#6, April 23, 1980 (LG73)

Broken English, Marianne Faithfull
#16, April 23, 1980 (LG73)
#8, April 5, 1980 (CFUN)

Life Begins At The Hop, XTC
#17, April 23, 1980 (LG73)
#12, April 26, 1980 (CFUN)

Rock Lobster, B 52’s
#4, April 30, 1980 (LG73)
#4, May 24, 1980 (CFUN)

You May Be Right, Billy Joel
#5, April 30, 1980 (LG73)
#1, May 10, 1980 (CFUN)

Ride Like The Wind, Christopher Cross
#7, April 30, 1980 (LG73)
#4, May 17, 1980 (CFUN)

Lost In Love, Air Supply
#9, April 30, 1980 (LG73)

Headed For A Fall, Firefall
Airplay, April 30, 1980 (LG73)

Here Comes My Girl, Tom Petty
Airplay, April 30, 1980 (LG73)

Train In Vain, The Clash
#6, May 7, 1980 (LG73)
#6, April 26, 1980 (CFUN)

Run Like Hell, Pink Floyd
Airplay, May 7, 1980 (LG73)

A Certain Girl, Warren Zevon
#17, May 10, 1980 (CFUN)

Brass In Pocket, The Pretenders
#5, May 15, 1980 (LG73)
#1, June 14, 1980 (CFUN)

Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens, 6 Cylinder
#9, May 15, 1980 (LG73)

Love Stinks, The J. Geils Band
#14, May 15, 1980 (LG73)

I Can’t Help It, Gibb & Newton-John
#18, May 15, 1980 (LG73)

Hurt So Bad, Linda Ronstadt
#19, May 15, 1980 (LG73)

Don’t Fight It, Red Rider
Airplay, May 15, 1980 (LG73)

Gee Whiz, Bernadette Peters
Airplay, May 15, 1980 (LG73)

Baby I Love You, Ramones
#10, May 17, 1980 (CFUN)

Cars, Gary Numan
#1, May 22, 1980 (LG73)
#1, April 19, 1980 (CFUN)

Breakdown Dead Ahead, Boz Scaggs
#11, May 22, 1980 (LG73)
#2, May 24, 1980 (CFUN)

Say Goodbye To Little Jo, Steve Forbert
#15, May 24, 1980 (CFUN)

Funkytown, Lipps Inc.
#1, May 28, 1980 (LG73)
#3, August 1, 1980 (CFUN)

Let Me Love You Tonight, Pure Prairie League
Airplay, May 28, 1980 (LG73)
#7, September 6, 1980 (CFUN)

Love The World Away, Kenny Rogers
Airplay, May 28, 1980 (LG73)

Try Walkin’ Away, Murray McLaughlan
Airplay, May 28, 1980 (LG73)

Two Places At The Same Time, Ray Parker Jr.
Airplay, May 28, 1980 (LG73)

Love And Loneliness, Motors
#16, May 31, 1980 (CFUN)

Coming Up, Paul McCartney
#1, June 5, 1980 (LG73)
#1, May 31, 1980 (CFUN)

Nyet Nyet Soviet Jewellery, B.B. Gabor
#10, June 5, 1980 (LG73)
#21, May 31, 1980 (CFUN)

Little Jeannie, Elton John
#6, June 12, 1980 (LG73)
#2, July 12, 1980 (CFUN)

Don’t Fall In Love With A Dreamer, Rogers & Carnes
#13, June 12, 1980 (LG73)

Jojo, Boz Scaggs
Airplay, June 12, 1980 (LG73)
#3, September 13, 1980 (CFUN)

One Fine Day, Carole King
Airplay, June 12, 1980 (LG73)

Echo Beach, Martha & The Muffins
#3, June 18, 1980 (LG73)
#2, June 28, 1980 (CFUN)

Against The Wind, Bob Seger
#7, June 18, 1980 (LG73)
#1, June 21, 1980 (CFUN)

What’s Your Hurry Darling, Ironhorse
#12, June 18, 1980 (LG73)
#9, June 14, 1980 (CFUN)

Young And Restless, Prism
#20, June 18, 1980 (LG73)
#9, July 5, 1980 (CFUN)

Can I Come Near, Graham Shaw
Airplay, June 18, 1980 (LG73)

It’s Still Rock And Roll To Me, Billy Joel
#1, June 25, 1980 (LG73)
#1, July 5, 1980 (CFUN)

The Rose, Bette Midler
#4, June 25, 1980 (LG73)
#9, August 9, 1980 (CFUN)

I’m Alive, Electric Light Orchestra
#9, June 25, 1980 (LG73)
#7, July 19, 1980 (CFUN)

Walks Like A Lady, Journey
Airplay, June 25, 1980 (LG73)

Tired Of Toein’ The Line, Rocky Burnette
#2, July 3, 1980 (LG73)
#3, July 19, 1980 (CFUN)

Fine State Of Affairs, Burton Cummings
#10, July 3, 1980 (LG73)
#4, July 5, 1980 (CFUN)

She’s Out Of My Life, Michael Jackson
#13, July 3, 1980 (LG73)

Steal Away, Robbie Dupree
#16, July 3, 1980 (LG73)
#3, August 16, 1980 (CFUN)

I Can’t Let Go, Linda Ronstadt
Airplay, July 3, 1980 (LG73)

Stand By Me, Mickey Gilley
Airplay, July 3, 1980 (LG73)

Clones, Alice Cooper
#14, July 9, 1980 (LG73)
#11, August 1, 1980 (CFUN)

Hollywood, Foxfire
Airplay, July 9, 1980 (LG73)

Roanne, Straight Lines
Airplay, July 9, 1980 (LG73)

Misunderstanding, Genesis
#2, July 16, 1980 (LG73)
#5, June 21, 1980 (CFUN)

Gimme Some Lovin’, The Blues Brothers
#5, July 16, 1980 (LG73)
#8, July 26, 1980 (CFUN)

Make A Little Magic, The Dirt Band
Airplay, July 16, 1980 (LG73)

Cupid / I’ve Loved You For A Long Time, Spinners
#10, July 23, 1980 (LG73)
#4, September 13, 1980 (CFUN)

Play The Game, Queen
#19, July 23, 1980 (LG73)
#4, August 30, 1980 (CFUN)

Why Not Me, Fred Knoblock
Airplay, July 23, 1980 (LG73)

You’re The Only Woman, Ambrosia
Airplay, July 23, 1980 (LG73)

Let My Love Open The Door, Peter Townshend
#5, July 30, 1980 (LG73)
#1, August 1, 1980 (CFUN)

Empire Strikes Back, Meco
#6, July 30, 1980 (LG73)

Shining Star, Manhattans
#7, July 30, 1980 (LG73)
#17, September 13, 1980 (CFUN)

Lookin’ For Love, Johnny Lee
Airplay, July 30, 1980 (LG73)

Old Fashion Love, Commodores
Airplay, July 30, 1980 (LG73)

Magic, Olivia Newton-John
#1, August 6, 1980 (LG73)
#3, August 30, 1980 (CFUN)

Another Nail In My Heart, Squeeze
#20, August 6, 1980 (LG73)

Knee Deep In Love, Klaatu
Airplay, August 6, 1980 (LG73)

Emotional Rescue, The Rolling Stones
#1, August 13, 1980 (LG73)
#1, August 16, 1980 (CFUN)

All Night Long, Joe Walsh
#9, August 13, 1980 (LG73)
#4, August 16, 1980 (CFUN)

Boulevard, Jackson Browne
#6, August 20, 1980 (LG73)
#1, September 13, 1980 (CFUN)

Tulsa Time, Eric Clapton
#10, August 20, 1980 (LG73)
#4, August 1, 1980 (CFUN)

Take A Little Rhythm, Ali Thomson
#18, August 20, 1980 (LG73)
#11, September 13, 1980 (CFUN)

This Time (I’m Giving All I’ve Got), France Joli
Airplay, August 20, 1980 (LG73)

More Love, Kim Carnes
#8, August 27, 1980 (LG73)
#16, September 13, 1980 (CFUN)

Mile A Second, Burton Cummings
Airplay, August 27, 1980 (LG73)
#14, October 25, 1980 (CFUN)

One In A Million You, Larry Graham
Airplay, August 27, 1980 (LG73)

All Out Of Love, Air Supply
#1, September 3, 1980 (LG73)
#1, September 27, 1980 (CFUN)

Sailing, Christopher Cross
#5, September 3, 1980 (LG73)
#3, September 20, 1980 (CFUN)

Midnight Rocks, Al Stewart
Airplay, September 3, 1980 (LG73)

Roll Me Away, Dwayne Ford
#12, September 6, 1980 (CFUN)

Games Without Frontiers, Peter Gabriel
#3, September 10, 1980 (LG73)
#5, September 13, 1980 (CFUN)

Into The Night, Benny Mardones
#4, September 10, 1980 (LG73)

Take Your Time (Do It Right), The S.O.S. Band
#11, September 10, 1980 (LG73)

Fame, Irene Cara
#15, September 10, 1980 (LG73)

Go It Slow, Baron Longfellow
Airplay, September 10, 1980 (LG73)
#26, October 18, 1980 (CFUN)

Hear That Guitar Ring, Powder Blues Band
Airplay, September 10, 1980 (LG73)

No Night So Long, Dionne Warwick
Airplay, September 10, 1980 (LG73)

All Over The World, Electric Light Orchestra
#4, September 17, 1980 (LG73)
#2, October 4, 1980 (CFUN)

You’ll Accompany Me, Bob Seger
#10, September 17, 1980 (LG73)
#4, September 20, 1980 (CFUN)

Give Me The Night, George Benson
#18, September 17, 1980 (LG73)
#12, November 8, 1980 (CFUN)

Who’ll Be The Fool Tonight, Larsen-Feiten Band
Airplay, September 17, 1980 (LG73)

Hot Rod Hearts, Robbie Dupree
#7, September 24, 1980 (LG73)
#7, October 25, 1980 (CFUN)

Don’t Ask Me Why, Billy Joel
#10, September 24, 1980 (LG73)
#9, September 20, 1980 (CFUN)

Choo Choo Ch’Boogie, R & B Allstars
Airplay, September 24, 1980 (LG73)

I’m Almost Ready, Pure Prairie League
Airplay, September 24, 1980 (LG73)
#23, October 25, 1980 (CFUN)

On The Road Again, Willie Nelson
Airplay, September 24, 1980 (LG73)

Upside Down, Diana Ross
#4, October 2, 1980 (LG73)
#3, October 4, 1980 (CFUN)

Xanadu, Olivia Newton-John & ELO
#5, October 2, 1980 (LG73)
#7, October 11, 1980 (CFUN)

Late In The Evening, Paul Simon
#6, October 2, 1980 (LG73)
#2, October 18, 1980 (CFUN)

Another One Bites The Dust, Queen
#1, October 8, 1980 (LG73)
#1, October 11, 1980 (CFUN)

The Kid Is Hot Tonight, Loverboy
#12, October 8, 1980 (LG73)
#2, October 25, 1980 (CFUN)

Could I Have This Dance, Anne Murray
Airplay, October 8, 1980 (LG73)

How Do I Survive, Amy Holland
Airplay, October 8, 1980 (LG73)

That Girl Can Sing, Jackson Browne
Airplay, October 8, 1980 (LG73)

Drivin’ My Life Away, Eddie Rabbitt
#3, October 16, 1980 (LG73)

I’m Alright, Kenny Loggins
#4, October 16, 1980 (LG73)
#3, November 15, 1980 (CFUN)

Jesse, Carly Simon
#8, October 16, 1980 (LG73)
#2, November 8, 1980 (CFUN)

Sometimes A Fantasy, Billy Joel
Airplay, October 16, 1980 (LG73)
#3, December 13, 1980 (CFUN)

Can’t Make No Sense, Blue Northern
#10, October 18, 1980 (CFUN)

He’s So Shy, Pointer Sisters
#7, October 22, 1980 (LG73)
#5, October 25, 1980 (CFUN)

I’m Coming Out, Diana Ross
Airplay, October 22, 1980 (LG73)

Woman In Love, Barbra Streisand
#1, October 29, 1980 (LG73)
#2, December 6, 1980 (CFUN)

She’s So Cold, The Rolling Stones
#3, October 29, 1980 (LG73)
#1, December 13, 1980 (CFUN)

Chinatown Calculation, Doug & The Slugs
#10, October 29, 1980 (LG73)

Look What You’ve Done To Me, Boz Scaggs
#15, October 29, 1980 (LG73)
#9, November 8, 1980 (CFUN)

Dreamer (live), Supertramp
#18, October 29, 1980 (LG73)
#2, November 29, 1980 (CFUN)

Are You Still My Baby, Trooper
Airplay, October 29, 1980 (LG73)

What’ve I Been Drinkin’, Powder Blues Band
Airplay, October 29, 1980 (LG73)

You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling, Hall & Oates
Airplay, October 29, 1980 (LG73)

The Wanderer, Donna Summer
#5, November 5, 1980 (LG73)
#1, November 15, 1980 (CFUN)

Dreaming, Cliff Richard
#7, November 5, 1980 (LG73)
#1, November 22, 1980 (CFUN)

Don’t Stand So Close To Me, The Police
#9, November 5, 1980 (LG73)
#2, December 13, 1980 (CFUN)

Real Love, Doobie Brothers
#11, November 5, 1980 (LG73)
#1, November 1, 1980 (CFUN)

Deep Inside My Heart, Randy Meisner
Airplay, November 5, 1980 (LG73)

I’m Happy That Love Has Found You, Jimmy Hall
Airplay, November 5, 1980 (LG73)

Let Me Be Your Angel, Stacy Lattisaw
Airplay, November 5, 1980 (LG73)

Touch And Go, The Cars
#6, November 8, 1980 (CFUN)

Lady, Kenny Rogers
#3, November 12, 1980 (LG73)

Lovely One, The Jacksons
#19, November 12, 1980 (LG73)

Wasn’t That A Party, The Rovers
#1, November 19, 1980 (LG73)
#2, February 28, 1981 (CFUN)

Never Knew Love Like This Before, Stephanie Mills
#15, November 19, 1980 (LG73)

Never Be The Same, Christopher Cross
#17, November 19, 1980 (LG73)
#10, January 3, 1981 (CFUN)

Without Your Love, Roger Daltrey
Airplay, November 19, 1980 (LG73)
#9, December 6, 1980 (CFUN)

Hit Me With Your Best Shot, Pat Benatar
#14, November 26, 1980 (LG73)
#2, November 15, 1980 (CFUN)

Miss Sun, Boz Scaggs
Airplay, November 26, 1980 (LG73)
#4, March 7, 1981 (CFUN)

Love On The Rocks, Neil Diamond
#12, December 3, 1980 (LG73)
#8, January 24, 1981 (CFUN)

Everybody’s Got To Learn Sometime, The Korgis
#18, December 3, 1980 (LG73)

I Made It Through The Rain, Barry Manilow
Airplay, December 3, 1980 (LG73)

(Just Like) Starting Over, John Lennon
#1, December 10, 1980 (LG73)
#1, December 27, 1980 (CFUN)

More Than I Can Say, Leo Sayer
#2, December 10, 1980 (LG73)
#1, December 20, 1980 (CFUN)

Suddenly, Newton-John & Richard
#20, December 10, 1980 (LG73)

Games People Play, Alan Parsons Project
Airplay, December 10, 1980 (LG73)
#19, February 21, 1981 (CFUN)

It’s All Up To You, The Wet
Airplay, December 10, 1980 (LG73)

Johnny And Mary, Robert Palmer
#4, December 13, 1980 (CFUN)

Passion, Rod Stewart
#3, December 17, 1980 (LG73)
#2, January 17, 1981 (CFUN)

Same Old Lang Syne, Dan Fogelberg
Airplay, December 17, 1980 (LG73)

Hungry Heart, Bruce Springsteen
#2, December 23, 1980 (LG73)
#3, December 27, 1980 (CFUN)

Generals & Majors, XTC
#6, December 27, 1980 (CFUN)

Tell It Like It Is, Heart
#11, December 23, 1980 (LG73)
#5, January 24, 1981 (CFUN)

Guilty, Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb
#14, December 23, 1980 (LG73)
#4, February 7, 1981 (CFUN)

Easy Money, Valdy
Airplay, December 23, 1980 (LG73)
#15, December 13, 1980 (CFUN)

I Can’t Help It, Klaatu
Airplay, December 23, 1980 (LG73)

The Sounds of Vancouver: 1980 Highlights

Vancouver hit music stations LG73 and CFUN ensured, in 1980, that lovers of both progressive and retrogressive music were well fed. On the progressive side were such delights as Gary Numan’s “Cars”, Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)”, Blondie’s “Call Me”, and The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star”. From the retrogressive field were “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen, “It’s Still Rock & Roll to Me” from Billy Joel, “Don’t Do Me Like That” from Tom Petty, and “Too Bad” from Vancouver’s own Doug & The Slugs.

Below is an analysis of hits from the year on the two predominant CHR stations in Metro Vancouver at the time. We will publish a list of all the hits in a separate post. For this year, we also have the year-end Top 100 for both stations which we will publish subsequently.

1980 Number Ones Chronologically on LG73

Video Killed The Radio Star, The Buggles
Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Queen
Another Brick In The Wall Pt. 2, Pink Floyd
Call Me, Blondie
Cars, Gary Numan
Funkytown, Lipps Inc.
Coming Up, Paul Mccartney & Wings
It’s Still Rock And Roll To Me, Billy Joel
Magic, Olivia Newton-John
Emotional Rescue, The Rolling Stones
All Out Of Love, Air Supply
Another One Bites The Dust, Queen
Woman In Love, Barbra Streisand
Wasn’t That A Party, The Rovers
(Just Like) Starting Over, John Lennon

1980 Number Ones Chronologically on CFUN

Don’t Do Me Like That, Tom Petty & Heartbreakers
The Long Run, The Eagles
Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Queen
Refugee, Tom Petty & Heartbreakers
Another Brick In The Wall Pt. 2, Pink Floyd
Cars, Gary Numan
Call Me, Blondie
You May Be Right, Billy Joel
Coming Up, Paul Mccartney & Wings
Brass In Pocket, The Pretenders
Against The Wind, Bob Seger
It’s Still Rock And Roll To Me, Billy Joel
Let My Love Open The Door, Peter Townshend
Emotional Rescue, The Rolling Stones
Boulevard, Jackson Browne
All Out Of Love, Air Supply
Another One Bites The Dust, Queen
Real Love, Doobie Brothers
The Wanderer, Donna Summer
Dreaming, Cliff Richard
She’s So Cold, The Rolling Stones
More Than I Can Say, Leo Sayer
(Just Like) Starting Over, John Lennon

Bigger in Vancouver

Marianne Faithfull’s “Broken English” was a big hit in Vancouver (#8 CFUN, #16 LG73) but did not make the RPM charts. “Train in Vain” by The Clash was only a minor hit in Canada (#62 RPM) but a smash in Vancouver (#6 on both LG73 and CFUN). XTC was bigger in Vancouver than nationwide with the exception of “Making Plans for Nigel” which was universally embraced. “Generals & Majors” was #6 on CFUN but only #92 in Canada and “Life Begins at the Hop” only #80 in Canada but #17 and #12 on LG73 and CFUN respectively. “Another Nail for My Heart” by Squeeze was #20 on LG but only #56 in RPM. Pat Benatar’s exquisite cover of Nick Gilder’s “Rated-X” was #19 on LG but not a hit nationally.

Hit Songs at LG73 Passed on by CFUN

The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star” was a number one hit on LG73. CFUN flouted it. Eddie Rabbitt’s “Driving My Life Away” was #3 on LG but driven away by CFUN.

Songs That Did Better at LG73 Than at CFUN

Canada’s own BB Gabor made the radio charts with “Nyet Nyet Soviet Jewellery”, but the song performed better at LG peaking at #10; CFUN has it at #21. “Shining Star” by The Manhattans was embraced more by LG73 at #7 in comparison with #17 on CFUN.

Hit Songs at CFUN Passed on by LG73

The highest charting song on CFUN that was overlooked by LG73 was “Keep the Fire” by Kenny Loggins (#3). Robert Palmer’s “Johnny and Mary” was #4 on CFUN but passed up by LG.

Songs That Did Better at CFUN Than at LG73

Queen’s “Play the Game” was played a lot on CFUN charting to #4; LG73 has it at #19. Robbie Dupree’s “Steal Away” did even better on CFUN at #3 but only made it to #16 on LG.

Canadian Hits

“Too Bad” by local act Doug & The Slugs was the biggest Canadian hit of the year on both stations. It made it to #2 on the weekly countdowns of both LG73 and CFUN and was 1980’s 11th biggest song on LG and 15th on CFUN. The Rovers’ #1 smash “Wasn’t That a Party” was 13th of the year on LG. It peaked on the charts in 1981 on CFUN.

Overlooked by All

There was a lot of progressive music being made by the time the 80s came to be (John Foxx, Japan, Joy Division), and perhaps the Top 40 format did not have room for it all. Radio failed to followup on Gary Numan’s huge hit “Cars” with the subsequent singles associated with his Telekon era which were big hits in Britain (“We Are Glass”, “I Die: You Die”, “This Wreckage”). “Turn It On Again” by Genesis, one of the progressive rock band’s finest creations, may have fallen into the chasm between AOR and CHR. As such, it did not become the big hit it should have been. AC/DC’s phenomenal Back in Black album came out but perhaps was too heavy for radio in those days.

On to the 1980 hits…

More on the Charts…

The Sounds of Vancouver: 1979 Hits

Below is a listing of 254 songs that were hits on Vancouver’s top radio stations LG73 and CFUN in the year 1979. The former ran weekly Top 20 countdowns through the year and the latter the Top 30. Find all of these songs with their peak position on these and date reached. Note that songs that charted on one station but not the other are included. Songs on the LG playlist that didn’t make the countdown are included with the date when it was first added to the playlist. These are indicated with the word “Airplay”. The songs are sorted in chronological order by LG73 peak date and then by peak position. For an analysis and highlights of the listing, check out our post here. More chart information can be found on our Charts Page here.

My Life, Billy Joel
#1, January 3, 1979 (LG73)
#1, January 13, 1979 (CFUN)

Too Much Heaven, Bee Gees
#2, January 3, 1979 (LG73)
#1, January 20, 1979 (CFUN)

The Moment That It Takes, Trooper
#18, January 3, 1979 (LG73)
#13, February 17, 1979 (CFUN)

It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Don McLean
Airplay, January 3, 1979 (LG73)

YMCA, Village People
#1, January 10, 1979 (LG73)
#2, February 17, 1979 (CFUN)

(Our Love) Don’t Throw It All Away, Andy Gibb
#5, January 10, 1979 (LG73)
#3, January 27, 1979 (CFUN)

Promises, Eric Clapton
#7, January 10, 1979 (LG73)
#20, December 16, 1978 (CFUN)

Holly, Jesse Winchester
Airplay, January 10, 1979 (LG73)

Pick on Me, Dan Hill
Airplay, January 10, 1979 (LG73)

You’re Like The Wind, Prism
Airplay, January 10, 1979 (LG73)

OOH Baby Baby, Linda Ronstadt
#9, January 16, 1979 (LG73)
#11, January 13, 1979 (CFUN)

Da’ Ya Think I’m Sexy, Rod Stewart
#1, January 24, 1979 (LG73)
#1, February 10, 1979 (CFUN)

Le Freak, Chic
#2, January 24, 1979 (LG73)

September, Earth, Wind & Fire
#5, January 24, 1979 (LG73)
#4, March 3, 1979 (CFUN)

A Little More Love, Olivia Newton-John
#8, January 24, 1979 (LG73)
#10, March 10, 1979 (CFUN)

Best Of The Woman In Me, Patsy Gallant
Airplay, January 24, 1979 (LG73)

Still In Love, Lisa Dal Bello
Airplay, January 24, 1979 (LG73)

Was It You, Stonebolt
Airplay, January 24, 1979 (LG73)
#18, February 10, 1979 (CFUN)

The Gambler, Kenny Rogers
#14, January 30, 1979 (LG73)

Home and Dry, Gerry Rafferty
#15, January 30, 1979 (LG73)
#21, February 10, 1979 (CFUN)

Feeling Happy, Lee Oskar
Airplay, January 30, 1979 (LG73)

Love Don’t Live Here Anymore, Rose Royce
Airplay, January 30, 1979 (LG73)

Love Struck, Stonebolt
Airplay, January 30, 1979 (LG73)

Shake It, Ian Matthews
#9, February 7, 1979 (LG73)
#15, February 17, 1979 (CFUN)

Away From You, Cooper Brothers
Airplay, February 7, 1979 (LG73)

Four Strong Winds, Neil Young
Airplay, February 7, 1979 (LG73)

Weekend Two Step, T.H.P. Orchestra
Airplay, February 7, 1979 (LG73)

Every 1’s A Winner, Hot Chocolate
#3, February 14, 1979 (LG73)
#7, February 24, 1979 (CFUN)

Lotta Love, Nicolette Larson
#5, February 14, 1979 (LG73)
#8, February 10, 1979 (CFUN)

Soul Man, Blues Brothers
#8, February 14, 1979 (LG73)
#4, March 10, 1979 (CFUN)

Somewhere In The Night, Barry Manilow
#15, February 14, 1979 (LG73)
#16, March 10, 1979 (CFUN)

Boogie Tonight, Claudja Barry
Airplay, February 14, 1979 (LG73)

Goodbye I Love You, Firefall
Airplay, February 14, 1979 (LG73)

Shady Hollow Dreamer, Baron Longfellow
Airplay, February 14, 1979 (LG73)

Hold The Line, Toto
#3, February 17, 1979 (CFUN)

Fire, Pointer Sisters
#3, February 21, 1979 (LG73)
#1, March 10, 1979 (CFUN)

Got To Be Real, Cheryl Lynn
#5, February 21, 1979 (LG73)

No Tell Lover, Chicago
#17, February 21, 1979 (LG73)

Leave Me (The Way You Found Me), Greg Adams
Airplay, February 21, 1979 (LG73)

Don’t Cry Out Loud, Melissa Manchester
#6, February 28, 1979 (LG73)

Heaven Knows, Donna Summer
#8, February 28, 1979 (LG73)
#10, April 7, 1979 (CFUN)

I Was Made For Dancin’, Leif Garrett
#14, February 28, 1979 (LG73)

Maybe I’m A Fool, Eddy Money
Airplay, February 28, 1979 (LG73)

What You Won’t Do For Love, Bobby Caldwell
Airplay, February 28, 1979 (LG73)

I Will Survive, Gloria Gaynor
#4, March 7, 1979 (LG73)
#3, April 21, 1979 (CFUN)

I Just Fall In Love Again, Anne Murray
#12, March 7, 1979 (LG73)

Dancin’ Shoes, Nigel Olsson
#17, March 7, 1979 (LG73)

Holiday, Myles
Airplay, March 7, 1979 (LG73)

Shake Your Groove Thing, Peaches & Herb
#3, March 14, 1979 (LG73)

Lady, Little River Band
#10, March 14, 1979 (LG73)
#2, March 31, 1979 (CFUN)

Rhumba Girl, Nicolette Larson
Airplay, March 14, 1979 (LG73)
#15, June 23, 1979 (CFUN)

Song On The Radio, Al Stewart
#17, March 21, 1979 (LG73)
#17, March 24, 1979 (CFUN)

Tragedy, Bee Gees
#1, March 28, 1979 (LG73)
#1, March 24, 1979 (CFUN)

What A Fool Believes, Doobie Brothers
#4, March 28, 1979 (LG73)
#2, April 7, 1979 (CFUN)

Forever In Blue Jeans, Neil Diamond
#8, March 28, 1979 (LG73)
#5, April 21, 1979 (CFUN)

Precious Love, Bob Welch
#10, March 28, 1979 (LG73)

Crazy Love, Poco
#12, March 28, 1979 (LG73)
#13, May 5, 1979 (CFUN)

Heart Of Glass, Blondie
#1, April 4, 1979 (LG73)
#1, April 28, 1979 (CFUN)

Everytime I Think Of You, The Babys
#13, April 4, 1979 (LG73)
#6, April 21, 1979 (CFUN)

Big Shot, Billy Joel
#16, April 4, 1979 (LG73)

Fill My Life With Love, Saint Tropez
Airplay, April 4, 1979 (LG73)

Gimme Your Love, Alma Faye Brooks
Airplay, April 4, 1979 (LG73)

I Don’t Know If It’s Right, Evelyn “Champagne” King
Airplay, April 4, 1979 (LG73)

The River Must Flow, Gino Vannelli
Airplay, April 4, 1979 (LG73)

Rasputin, Boney M
#3, April 11, 1979 (LG73)

Sultans Of Swing, Dire Straits
#4, April 11, 1979 (LG73)
#1, April 14, 1979 (CFUN)

Bang A Gong, Witch Queen
#11, April 11, 1979 (LG73)
#14, June 16, 1979 (CFUN)

Livin’ It Up (Friday Night), Bell & James
#18, April 11, 1979 (LG73)

Meanin’ So Much, Burton Cummings
#20, April 11, 1979 (LG73)

Love Is The Answer, England Dan & John Ford Coley
Airplay, April 11, 1979 (LG73)

(Everybody) Get Dancin’, Bombers
#15, April 18, 1979 (LG73)

Takes A Fool To Love A Fool, Burton Cummings
Airplay, April 18, 1979 (LG73)

Wastin’ My Love, Sticky Fingers
Airplay, April 18, 1979 (LG73)

In The Navy, Village People
#5, April 25, 1979 (LG73)
#9, May 26, 1979 (CFUN)

He’s The Greatest Dancer, Sister Sledge
#10, April 25, 1979 (LG73)

Love Ballad, George Benson
#18, April 25, 1979 (LG73)

Dancer, Gino Soccio
#19, April 25, 1979 (LG73)
#17, June 16, 1979 (CFUN)

Running Start, Crowcuss
Airplay, April 25, 1979 (LG73)

We All Need Love, Troiano
Airplay, April 25, 1979 (LG73)

Knock on Wood, Amii Stewart
#1, May 2, 1979 (LG73)
#1, May 26, 1979 (CFUN)

Goodnight Tonight, Wings
#3, May 2, 1979 (LG73)
#3, May 19, 1979 (CFUN)

In The Still Of The Night, Bruce Murray
Airplay, May 2, 1979 (LG73)

Reunited, Peaches & Herb
#1, May 9, 1979 (LG73)
#3, June 16, 1979 (CFUN)

Stumblin’ In, Suzi Quatro & Chris Norman
#4, May 9, 1979 (LG73)
#5, May 12, 1979 (CFUN)

I Want Your Love, Chic
#5, May 9, 1979 (LG73)
#6, May 19, 1979 (CFUN)

Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground), The Jacksons
#9, May 9, 1979 (LG73)
#2, June 23, 1979 (CFUN)

Keep On Dancin’, Gary’s Gang
#20, May 12, 1979 (CFUN)

Blow Away, George Harrison
#10, May 16, 1979 (LG73)
#2, June 2, 1979 (CFUN)

Deeper Than The Night, Olivia Newton-John
Airplay, May 16, 1979 (LG73)

Take A Look But Don’t Touch, Touché
Airplay, May 16, 1979 (LG73)

Love You Inside Out, Bee Gees
#4, May 23, 1979 (LG73)
#4, June 23, 1979 (CFUN)

Ain’t Love A Bitch, Rod Stewart
#6, May 23, 1979 (LG73)
#2, June 16, 1979 (CFUN)

Just When I Needed You Most, Randy Vanwarmer
#8, May 23, 1979 (LG73)
#6, August 18, 1979 (CFUN)

(I Got Everything I Need) Almost, Blues Brothers
Airplay, May 23, 1979 (LG73)

Witch Queen, Witch Queen
Airplay, May 23, 1979 (LG73)

Logical Song, Supertramp
#1, May 30, 1979 (LG73)
#1, June 30, 1979 (CFUN)

One Way Ticket, Wade Brothers
Airplay, May 30, 1979 (LG73)

You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling, Long John Baldry
#4, June 6, 1979 (LG73)

Honesty, Billy Joel
#12, June 6, 1979 (LG73)
#10, July 14, 1979 (CFUN)

We Only Want To Get Up & Dance, The Raes
#16, June 6, 1979 (LG73)

I’ll Know Her When I See Her, Cooper Brothers
Airplay, June 6, 1979 (LG73)
#22, September 15, 1979 (CFUN)

Hot Stuff, Donna Summer
#1, June 13, 1979 (LG73)
#1, June 9, 1979 (CFUN)

Minute By Minute, Doobie Brothers
#9, June 13, 1979 (LG73)
#13, July 14, 1979 (CFUN)

Love Takes Time, Orleans
#11, June 13, 1979 (LG73)
#4, July 14, 1979 (CFUN)

Get Used To It, Roger Voudouris
#14, June 13, 1979 (LG73)

Happiness, Pointer Sisters
#17, June 13, 1979 (LG73)
#6, June 23, 1979 (CFUN)

Don’t Turn Around, The Raes
Airplay, June 13, 1979 (LG73)

Runnin’ Scared, Dixon House Band
Airplay, June 13, 1979 (LG73)

We Are Family, Sister Sledge
#5, June 20, 1979 (LG73)
#3, July 28, 1979 (CFUN)

Fool For Love, Adam Mitchell
Airplay, June 20, 1979 (LG73)

You Can’t Win, Murray McLauchlan
Airplay, June 20, 1979 (LG73)

Chuck E’s In Love, Rickie Lee Jones
#1, June 27, 1979 (LG73)
#6, July 28, 1979 (CFUN)

Shine A Little Love, Electric Light Orchestra
#6, June 27, 1979 (LG73)
#2, July 21, 1979 (CFUN)

Good Timin’, Beach Boys
#13, June 27, 1979 (LG73)
#8, July 14, 1979 (CFUN)

Dance To Dance, Gino Soccio
Airplay, June 27, 1979 (LG73)

She Believes In Me, Kenny Rogers
#5, July 4, 1979 (LG73)
#12, August 4, 1979 (CFUN)

Boogie Wonderland, E.W.& F. Emotions
#9, July 4, 1979 (LG73)

When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman, Dr. Hook
#12, July 4, 1979 (LG73)
#3, August 11, 1979 (CFUN)

Shadows In The Moonlight, Anne Murray
#15, July 4, 1979 (LG73)

I Can’t Stand It No More, Peter Frampton
Airplay, July 4, 1979 (LG73)

Nobody, Doucette
Airplay, July 4, 1979 (LG73)
#18, September 15, 1979 (CFUN)

The Fury, Michael Bouyea
Airplay, July 4, 1979 (LG73)

You Take My Breath Away, Rex Smith
#2, July 11, 1979 (LG73)
#1, August 4, 1979 (CFUN)

Heart Of The Night, Poco
#19, July 11, 1979 (LG73)

Don’t Fall In Love, Alma Faye Brooks
Airplay, July 11, 1979 (LG73)

Days Gone Down, Gerry Rafferty
#11, July 18, 1979 (LG73)

Getting Closer, Wings
#15, July 18, 1979 (LG73)
#10, September 8, 1979 (CFUN)

Do It Or Die, Atlanta Rhythm Section
#18, July 18, 1979 (LG73)

As Long As We Keep Believing, Paul Anka
Airplay, July 18, 1979 (LG73)

Leaving For Maui, Footloose
Airplay, July 18, 1979 (LG73)

The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines, Joni Mitchell
Airplay, July 18, 1979 (LG73)

Bad Girls, Donna Summer
#3, July 25, 1979 (LG73)
#11, August 18, 1979 (CFUN)

Gold, John Stewart
#5, July 25, 1979 (LG73)
#3, August 25, 1979 (CFUN)

Mama Can’t Buy You Love, Elton John
#8, July 25, 1979 (LG73)
#12, September 1, 1979 (CFUN)

Fly Now, 5th Avenue Allstars
Airplay, July 25, 1979 (LG73)

It’s You, Troiano
Airplay, July 25, 1979 (LG73)

Suspicions, Eddie Rabbitt
Airplay, July 25, 1979 (LG73)

Does Your Mother Know, Abba
#1, August 1, 1979 (LG73)
#5, August 25, 1979 (CFUN)

Dancin’ Round and ‘Round, Adam Mitchell
Airplay, August 1, 1979 (LG73)

In The Sky, Wade Brothers
Airplay, August 1, 1979 (LG73)

Morning Dance, Spyro Gyra
Airplay, August 1, 1979 (LG73)

Outside & Inside, Peter Pringle
Airplay, August 1, 1979 (LG73)

There Was A Time, Wish
Airplay, August 1, 1979 (LG73)

Born To Be Alive, Patrick Hernandez
#1, August 8, 1979 (LG73)
#2, September 8, 1979 (CFUN)

Ring My Bell, Anita Ward
#2, August 8, 1979 (LG73)

So Good, So Right, Brenda Russell
Airplay, August 8, 1979 (LG73)

I Want You To Want Me, Cheap Trick
#1, August 11, 1979 (CFUN)

Goodbye Stranger, Supertramp
#2, August 15, 1979 (LG73)
#3, September 8, 1979 (CFUN)

The Devil Went Down To Georgia, Charlie Daniels Band
#3, August 15, 1979 (LG73)
#3, October 6, 1979 (CFUN)

The Main Event / Fight, Barbra Streisand
#4, August 15, 1979 (LG73)

Is She Really Going Out With Him?, Joe Jackson
#5, August 15, 1979 (LG73)
#5, September 15, 1979 (CFUN)

You Can’t Change That, Raydio
#14, August 15, 1979 (LG73)

Weekend, Wet Willie
#17, August 15, 1979 (LG73)
#4, September 15, 1979 (CFUN)

Magazine, Heart
Airplay, August 15, 1979 (LG73)

Wondering Where The Lions Are, Bruce Cockburn
Airplay, August 15, 1979 (LG73)
#22, November 17, 1979 (CFUN)

Good Times, Chic
#9, August 22, 1979 (LG73)

All Right Now, Witch Queen
Airplay, August 22, 1979 (LG73)

Warm Storm Of Love, Touché
Airplay, August 22, 1979 (LG73)

I Was Made For Lovin’ You, Kiss
#1, August 25, 1979 (CFUN)

Let Me Take You Dancing, Bryan Adams
#4, August 29, 1979 (LG73)

After The Love Has Gone, Earth, Wind & Fire
#6, August 29, 1979 (LG73)
#4, October 27, 1979 (CFUN)

Hot Summer Nights, Night
#14, August 29, 1979 (LG73)
#16, October 6, 1979 (CFUN)

Midnight Music, Martin Stevens
Airplay, August 29, 1979 (LG73)

My Sharona, The Knack
#1, September 1, 1979 (CFUN)

Lonesome Loser, Little River Band
#2, September 5, 1979 (LG73)
#2, October 20, 1979 (CFUN)

Sad Eyes, Robert John
#7, September 5, 1979 (LG73)

I Do Love You, G.Q.
#19, September 5, 1979 (LG73)

Arrow Through Me, Wings
Airplay, September 5, 1979 (LG73)

Dancin’ Round and ‘Round, Olivia Newton-John
Airplay, September 5, 1979 (LG73)

Shaka Shaka, Zwol
Airplay, September 5, 1979 (LG73)
#15, November 17, 1979 (CFUN)

The Stranger, Jo-Ann Brooks
Airplay, September 5, 1979 (LG73)

Where Were You When I Was Falling in Love, Lobo
Airplay, September 5, 1979 (LG73)

Armageddon, Prism
#7, September 8, 1979 (CFUN)

Lead Me On, Maxine Nightingale
#2, September 12, 1979 (LG73)

Get It Right Next Time, Gerry Rafferty
#14, September 12, 1979 (LG73)
#3, October 20, 1979 (CFUN)

Broken Hearted Me, Anne Murray
Airplay, September 12, 1979 (LG73)

Virginia, Prism
Airplay, September 12, 1979 (LG73)

Pilot, Ian Thomas
#20, September 15, 1979 (CFUN)

Bad Case Of Loving You, Robert Palmer
#1, September 19, 1979 (LG73)
#1, October 6, 1979 (CFUN)

Heaven Must Have Sent You, Bonnie Pointer
#7, September 19, 1979 (LG73)

Rolene, Moon Martin
Airplay, September 19, 1979 (LG73)
#2, November 17, 1979 (CFUN)

Run Buddy Run, Doucette
Airplay, September 19, 1979 (LG73)

You Decorated My Life, Kenny Rogers
Airplay, September 19, 1979 (LG73)

Let’s Go, Cars
#1, September 22, 1979 (CFUN)

Don’t Bring Me Down, Electric Light Orchestra
#1, September 27, 1979 (LG73)
#1, October 13, 1979 (CFUN)

I’ll Never Love This Way Again, Dionne Warwick
#6, September 27, 1979 (LG73)

Sail On, Commodores
#7, September 27, 1979 (LG73)
#3, November 24, 1979 (CFUN)

Dim All the Lights, Donna Summer
#9, September 27, 1979 (LG73)

Spooky, Atlanta Rhythm Section
#14, September 27, 1979 (LG73)

Come To Me, France Joli
Airplay, September 27, 1979 (LG73)

Fins, Jimmy Buffett
Airplay, September 27, 1979 (LG73)
#20, December 8, 1979 (CFUN)

Hold On (IG), Ian Gomm
Airplay, September 27, 1979 (LG73)
#10, December 8, 1979 (CFUN)

I Know A Heartache, Jennifer Warnes
Airplay, September 27, 1979 (LG73)

I’m a Camera, Marc Jordan
Airplay, September 27, 1979 (LG73)

Pop Muzik, M
#1, October 3, 1979 (LG73)
#1, December 8, 1979 (CFUN)

Driver’s Seat, Sniff ‘N’ The Tears
#3, October 3, 1979 (LG73)
#5, November 3, 1979 (CFUN)

Depending On You, Doobie Brothers
#19, October 3, 1979 (LG73)

Found a Cure, Ashford & Simpson
Airplay, October 3, 1979 (LG73)

When You Smile At Me, Dan Hill
Airplay, October 3, 1979 (LG73)

Pretty Girls, Melissa Manchester
Airplay, October 3, 1979 (LG73)

Good Girls Don’t, The Knack
#2, October 11, 1979 (LG73)
#3, December 1, 1979 (CFUN)

All My Love, Led Zeppelin
#3, October 11, 1979 (LG73)
#7, January 12, 1980 (CFUN)

Power Play, Lafleur
Airplay, October 11, 1979 (LG73)

The Nightmusic, Hellfield
Airplay, October 11, 1979 (LG73)

Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’, Journey
#5, October 18, 1979 (LG73)
#10, December 1, 1979 (CFUN)

Cruel To Be Kind, Nick Lowe
#10, October 18, 1979 (LG73)
#2, November 3, 1979 (CFUN)

Gotta Serve Somebody, Bob Dylan
#12, October 18, 1979 (LG73)
#12, November 3, 1979 (CFUN)

Holiday In Hollywood, Richard Stepp
Airplay, October 18, 1979 (LG73)

Janie, You’re Wrong, The Models
Airplay, October 18, 1979 (LG73)

Please Don’t Leave, Lauren Wood
Airplay, October 18, 1979 (LG73)

Say Hello, April Wine
Airplay, October 18, 1979 (LG73)

We’ll Find A Way, Patsy Gallant & Dwayne Ford
Airplay, October 18, 1979 (LG73)

You’re Only Lonely, J.D. Souther
Airplay, October 18, 1979 (LG73)

Hey Hey Hey St. Peter, Flash and the Pan
#9, October 20, 1979 (CFUN)

Girl Of My Dreams, Brahm Tchaikovsky
#14, October 20, 1979 (CFUN)

Rise, Herb Alpert
#5, October 25, 1979 (LG73)

Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough, Michael Jackson
#6, October 25, 1979 (LG73)

Dirty White Boy, Foreigner
#14, October 25, 1979 (LG73)
#4, December 22, 1979 (CFUN)

A Thrill’s A Thrill, Long John Baldry
Airplay, October 25, 1979 (LG73)

Confusion, Electric Light Orchestra
Airplay, October 25, 1979 (LG73)
#6, January 5, 1980 (CFUN)

Half The Way, Crystal Gayle
Airplay, October 25, 1979 (LG73)

The Shape I’m In, Pointer Sisters
Airplay, October 25, 1979 (LG73)

This Night Won’t Last Forever, Michael Johnson
Airplay, October 25, 1979 (LG73)

Heartache Tonight, Eagles
#1, November 1, 1979 (LG73)
#1, November 3, 1979 (CFUN)

Your Place Or Mine, Private Eye
#19, November 1, 1979 (LG73)

Find Your way, Surrender
Airplay, November 1, 1979 (LG73)

I’m Ready, Ian Lloyd
Airplay, November 1, 1979 (LG73)

Rebound, Cano
Airplay, November 1, 1979 (LG73)

Tusk, Fleetwood Mac
#4, November 8, 1979 (LG73)
#4, December 1, 1979 (CFUN)

3 Dressed Up As A 9, Trooper
#5, November 8, 1979 (LG73)
#2, November 24, 1979 (CFUN)

I Want You Tonight, Pablo Cruise
Airplay, November 8, 1979 (LG73)
#11, January 5, 1980 (CFUN)

If You Remember Me, Chris Thompson
Airplay, November 8, 1979 (LG73)

Please Don’t Go, K.C. & The Sunshine Band
#10, November 14, 1979 (LG73)

Dream Police, Cheap Trick
#17, November 14, 1979 (LG73)

Still, Commodores
#7, November 22, 1979 (LG73)
#16, January 5, 1980 (CFUN)

No More Tears (Enough Is Enough), Streisand & Summer
#5, November 29, 1979 (LG73)

Take The Long Way Home, Supertramp
#7, November 29, 1979 (LG73)

Dreaming, Blondie
#11, November 29, 1979 (LG73)
#10, December 22, 1979 (CFUN)

Ships, Barry Manilow
#16, November 29, 1979 (LG73)

Damned If I Do, Alan Parsons Project
Airplay, November 29, 1979 (LG73)
#11, February 16, 1980 (CFUN)

Girl’s Talk, Dave Edmunds
#7, December 1, 1979 (CFUN)

Babe, Styx
#1, December 6, 1979 (LG73)
#1, January 5, 1980 (CFUN)

Peter Piper, Frank Mills
#12, December 6, 1979 (LG73)

Better Love Next Time, Dr. Hook
#14, December 6, 1979 (LG73)
#20, January 26, 1980 (CFUN)

Chiquitita, Abba
Airplay, December 6, 1979 (LG73)

Wonderful Christmastime, Paul McCartney
Airplay, December 6, 1979 (LG73)

We Don’t Talk Anymore, Cliff Richard
#4, December 12, 1979 (LG73)
#9, January 19, 1980 (CFUN)

Cool Change, Little River Band
#9, December 12, 1979 (LG73)
#2, January 5, 1980 (CFUN)

Send One Your Love, Stevie Wonder
#17, December 12, 1979 (LG73)
#16, January 26, 1980 (CFUN)

Ladies Night, Kool & The Gang
Airplay, December 12, 1979 (LG73)

I Don’t Like Mondays, Boomtown Rats
#1, December 19, 1979 (LG73)
#1, December 15, 1979 (CFUN)

Deja Vu, Dionne Warwick
Airplay, December 19, 1979 (LG73)

Under My Thumb, Streetheart
#2, December 26, 1979 (LG73)
#3, January 26, 1980 (CFUN)

Savannah Nights, Tom Johnston
Airplay, December 26, 1979 (LG73)