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1988; classic track; from "In My Life"; long lasting popularity 1980; 2 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; peaked at #8 in the U.S. 1980; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"; did not chart highly 1982; Rap tune; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1985; from their 1st album "Hunting High and Low"; peaked in top 10 in the U.K. and #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 1 week 1980; peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 1989; peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1984; 5 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; Ethiopian anti-famine contribution from charity supergroup 1989; 4 weeks as #1 in the U.K. ; #1 in a bunch of other 1987; cover of Simon & Garfunkel classic; peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 1986; peaked at #2 in the U.S. and in the U.K. 1986; 4 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1980; #1 in the U.S. and U.K. 1961; 3 weeks as #1 in the U.K. in 1987 1986; 4 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; won the Academy Award for Best Original Song as well as the Golden Globe for the same. 1980; peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100; Grammy Award winner for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance 1989; 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; peaked at #5 in the U.S. 1980; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1983; 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1983; 5 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 1989; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1983; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1980; #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; Included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1980; 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1988; unique acappella song; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1980; did not chart; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1987; 4 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1983; 4 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; also #1 in the U.K. 1986; 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1984; peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1984; peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100; long lasting acclaim; won Grammy Award for best male rock vocal performance 1985; soft rock classic; released on "Born in the U.S.A." album; long lasting popularity 1987; title song; won Grammy Award for best rock vocal solo performance 1983; long lasting popular tune; peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 1985; enduring classic; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1984; Adam's first gold single; #1 on the U.S. pop chart 1985; long lasting popularity; peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 1987; deep track from "Bete Noire"; lasting popularity 1985; overlooked classic from Ferry's first solo album "Boys and Girls" From the album "Working Girl (Original Soundtrack Album)"; winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song and Golden Globe Award for the same. 1884; #1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart 1982; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1988; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1984; peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100; memorable 1986; 3 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 1985; brooding roots rock tune from his debut album "Silverstone" 1981; 3 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1980; did not chart highly but won the Grammy Song of the Year 1982; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1980; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"; not highly ranked 1987; Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2011 1986; 4 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; insignificant sales in the U.S.; cover of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes classic 1985; peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100; 4 weeks as #1 in Canada 1988; gorgeous tune from the Canadian band; long lasting popularity; from "The Trinity Session" album 1988; excellent cover of Lou Reed classic; from the bands critically acclaimed "The Trinity Sessions" album 1988; Title tune from CSNY reunion album; lasting popularity 1982; 3 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 1983; 6 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; 3 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1987; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"; did not chart highly 1989; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1986; Their most popular single; later used in the soundtrack to "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City"; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1983; classic; covered extensively by other artists; peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 1989; noteworthy version; did not chart highly 1984; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; enduring classic 1986; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; enduring classic 1985; 4 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 1983; 3 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1984; #1 in the U.K.; peaked at #17 in the U.S. From "People are People"; modest success world-wide Memorable tune; peaking at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 Included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"; did not chart highly 1980; peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 1986; 4 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1985; long lasting acclaim 1985; popular MTV classic; 3 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; Grammy Award winner 1981; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; theme song for movie of same name 1984; peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1985; title song from the Bond film of the same name; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1983; peaked at #1 in Canada and Switzerland; #4 in the U.K. and #12 in the U.S. 1988; 3 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; peaked at #24 in the U.S. 1987; rap tune; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1986; 2 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; #1 elsewhere across the globe; peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 1984; classic tune; peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 1983; #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 1 week; included in the Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1985; 1 week as #1 in the U.K.; long lasting worldwide acclaim 1986; 1 week as #1 in the U.K.; 3 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1989; from the album "The Raw and the Cooked"; memorable tune; #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1987; popular classic; peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100; from "Tango in he Night" 1982; classic; peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 1983; 5 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; only major hit for vocal group 1984; #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks; 3 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; included in the Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1984; 1 week as #1 in the U.K.; third #1 for Frankie in the same year 1984; 5 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; powerful tune 1984; 9 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; second of three #1s in the same year for Frankie 1980; inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2013 1983; progressive rock tune with lasting popularity 1988; cool ditty; 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; peaked at #2 in the U.K. 1980; did not chart; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"; inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2007 1984; 3 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; #1 in the U.S. for 3 weeks; global reach 1987; 4 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; top selling single for the year in the U.S. 1988; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; peaked at #11 in the U.K. 1988; 3 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; peaked at #8 in the U.K. 1988; 4 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 1988; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; her first #1 hit 1985; most popular song from group; peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 1989; 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1982; lasting popularity; peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 1982; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"; inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2012 1981; outstanding deep track; long lasting popularity 1987; Dead's only song to reach the Top 40; peaking at #9 1987; peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1988; #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks; included in the Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1987; peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1981; 3 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1982; 4 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1984; classic; two weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1981; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1985; classic tune; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1981; 5 weeks as #1 in the U.K. and 3 weeks as #1 in the U.S. 1989; collaboration with Irish band Hothouse Flowers; middling chart performance but lasting popularity 1988; noteworthy tune; 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; peaked at #2 in the U.K. 1980; highly acclaimed theme song for movie of the same name; winning Academy Award for Best Original Song 1983; 6 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; theme song from movie of same name 1982; peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100; recorded for the movie "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" 1980; non-single; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 4 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1987; 4 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1982; #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 6 weeks 1985; 1 week as the #1 tune on the Billboard Hot 100 1982; 3 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1982; peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100; infectious tune 1982; peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100; released on the "American Fool" album 1982; 4 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; released under John Mellencamp's early stage name 1983; peaked at #8; included in the Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"; during the artists name change period; released on the "Uh-Huh" album 1985; title track from Fogerty's first solo album; inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, a unique honor 1984; released on "Centerfield"; a top 10 single in the U.S. and #1 on the Top Rock Tracks chart 1980; #1 in the U.S. and U.K. immediately after his assassination 1981; #1 in the U.K.; peaked at #2 in the U.S. 1995; peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100; released on the "Scarecrow" album; after he dropped the "Cougar" stage name 1982; #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 7 weeks; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"; inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2016 1981; did not chart highly but long lasting acclaim 1980; did not chart; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1981; Peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100; three weeks as #1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporay chart; nominated for Grammy award 1985; memorable tune: peaked at #3 in the U.K. and in the top 30 in the U.S. 1985; memorable tune: reaching #4 in Australia, #9 in the U.S. and #8 in the U.K. 1986; from the soundtrack for "Top Gun'; peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 1984; Classic tune 3 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; title song of the movie of the same name 1980; #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1981; 9 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1984; hidden gem from "Word of Mouth" 1980; inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2016; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1984; global hit; peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 1985; cult classic from the Canadian novelist, poet and songwriter; covered by numerous artists with Jeff Buckley's 1994 version the absolute best 1983; 4 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1984; 6 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; #1 on three U.S. charts 4 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; #1 on three other US charts; #8 on the UK Singles chart; winner of the Academy Award for Best Original Song for the movie "White Nights." Excellent cover of Richie Valens classic; 3 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; 2 weeks as #1 in the U.K. British alternative band's second single from their fourth album; topped the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart for 5 weeks. 1985; #1 in the U.S. and Australia; enduring worldwide popularity 1985; 4 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; #1 dance tune in the U.S. #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 3 weeks; top ten entry on three other US/UK charts; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1984; worldwide hit; her first #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 lasting for 6 weeks; top ten entry into 3 other UK/US charts. 2 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100; top ten entry on two other US charts. 3 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1982; peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1982; huge popular success for Aussie band; 3 weeks as #1 on the U.K. singles list and #4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 1983; enduring classic; peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 1989; memorable tune; #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1982; #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 3 weeks; included in the Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1983; #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 7 weeks; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1984; iconic tune with long lasting popularity; peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 1983; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; theme song from movie 'Flashdance' Australian rock band's social outcry for Indigenous Austalians; #1 in New Zealand, South Africa and Canada; one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. 1986; long lasting popularity; peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 1985; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; lasting popularity 1980; from the 1980 remake of "The Jazz Singer" starring Diamond, Sir Laurence Olivier and Lucie Arnaz; peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 4 weeks; 1989; non-single; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1983; iconic tune from German band; #1 in the U.K.; peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 1986; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"; did not chart highly 1989; rap tune; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1981; 10 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1980; #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1989; 3 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1985; 5 weeks as #1 in the U.K. but muted success in the U.S. 1983; 4 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1982; 3 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; 7 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1986; classic tune; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1986; 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; theme song from 'The Karate, Kid, Part II) From the album "So"; didn't chart highly but lasting acclaim; covered by numerous artists. Protest song for noted black South African anti-aparthied activist; long lasting popularity Classic; #1 on the Mainstream Rock list Long standing popularity; from the monster album "So" #1 single on the US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and three other US charts; classic 1985; 2 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 1 week Title song from movie of same name; peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 in the U.K.; nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. 1989; 4 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1988; 2 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; 2 weeks as the #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100; cover of the Mindbender's classic 1980; awesome classic; peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100; from his 1981 album "Face Value" 1985; two weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1987; #1 on the Mainstream Rock chart; from "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" 1987; from "A Momentary Lapse of Reason"; extended popular acclaim 1989; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" Four weeks as #1 in the U.K.; peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100; won Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group. #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and U.K. list for 8 weeks; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"; Grammy Award winner for Song of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group. One week as #1 in the U.K.; peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 1983; peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100; most popular tune from Chrissie Hyndes and her mates 1980; 2 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 1982; peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1986; #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 2 weeks; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1984; peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1983; peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1987; peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1984; #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 5 weeks; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1988; rap tune; did not chart; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1989; did not chart; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1981; 2 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; long lasting public acclaim 1980; iconic sports metaphor; 3 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 From the album "Document"; did not chart highly but has long lasting popularity Peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100; from the album "Document". Very popular tune worldwide; #1 on the Mainstream and Modern Rock Tracks listings. From the album "Murmur"; Included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time". #1 on the US Alternative Songs and Mainstream Rock charts. 1985; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1980; soft rock power ballad; 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1981; released on "Hi Infidelity'; peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 1989; 3 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1989: 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1987; 5 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; #1 in the U.S. for 2 weeks 1981; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1986; classic tune; 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; charted highly elsewhere across the globe 1983; beautiful song from his debut single album "The Principle of Moments" 1988; from "Now and Zen"; peaked at #3 on the Mainstream Rock chart 1988; from "Now and Zen"; #1 on the Mainstream Rock chart 1988; impressive tune built on Dylan's original; peaked at 312 on the Billboard Hot 100 1980; highly acclaimed song in South Africa; peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 1989; 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1989; 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1982; cult classic; unfortunately did not chart highly 1981; 2 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; did not chart in the U.S.; lasting popularity 1986; rap cover of Aerosmith classic; peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"; inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014 1987; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1981; title track to the James Bond movie; nominated for Academy Award Best Original Song; peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 1985; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1984; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1981; 2 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; peaked at #8 in the U.S. 1989; 4 weeks as U.K. #1; peaked at #4 of the Billboard Hot 100 1983; 4 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 1983; nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song for the movie 'Tootsie' 1982; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1986; 3 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1986; 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; lasting popularity 1988; 4 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1983; from "Texas Flood"; a long-lasting favorite from Stevie and his band Double Trouble 1982; monster track from Stevie and his backup band Double Trouble; from "Texas Flood" 6 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; 3 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; #1 on two other US charts; winner of the Academy Award for Best Original Song. 1982; 6 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1988; soulful soft rock from German-born British singer; reached top 10 status across Europe 1985; enduring classic; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1985; enduring song from British new wave band; peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 1985; classic tune; 3 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1989; Featuring Oleta Adams; soft rock classic 1984; cult cover of Tim Buckley tune from U.K. gothic dream collective 1982; from the album "The Golden Age of Wireless"; memorable tune; peaking at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 but not highly ranked in the U.K. 1989; from the album "Foreign Affair" 1985; featured song from 'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome'; peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 1984; 3 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"; inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2012 Another rock classic from the Heartbreakers; peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the US Album Rock Tracks charts. Another rock classic from the Heartbreakers; cracked the top twenty in the US. #1 on the US Billboard Top Tracks chart; a true rock classic. Peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" Petty's most popular tune; released on his "Full Moon Fever" album; #1 on the US Mainstream Rock chart. Another strong rocker from Petty's "Full Moon Fever" album; long lasting popularity; #1 on US Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart. 1982; #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 1 week; peaked at #3 in the U.K. 1982; peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 5 consecutive weeks; nominated for Grammy Song of the Year award 1988; excellent new release; peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1988; 1 week as #1 in the U.K.; peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100; won Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group. #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 2 weeks; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"; from the album "Josua Tree". Lead single from the album "War"; peaked at #2 on the US Billboard Top Tracks chart and #10 on the UK Singles chart; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" From the album "The Unforgettable Fire"; top ten entry on two UK/US charts; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" From the album "War"; did not chart highly; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 3 weeks; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1988; cover of Neil Diamond release; 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1985; 2 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; 4 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1982; 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1984; rock classic; 5 weeks as #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 1984; #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 2 weeks and #2 on the U.K. list 1984; 3 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; top ten entry on 2 other US charts; nominated for Grammy Song of the Year. Three weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; top ten entry on two other UK/US charts; certified Platinum in the US. 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; a worldwide hit; certified multi-Platinum in the US and Platinum in the UK. 2 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100; #1 on the US Adult Contemporary chart. 2 weeks as #1 in the U.K.; 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; certified Platinum in the US. Large commercial success; #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 1 and Dance Club Songs charts; top ten on three other UK/US charts. 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; #1 on the US Adult Contemporary chart and #2 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. 1982; inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008 1980; inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2011 1984; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; highly memorable
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