"Out Here On My Own" from Irene Cara debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 20th 1980.
The highest chart peak was 41.
Highest worldwide peak was 19 (United States).
"Out Here On My Own" was nominated for Best Original Song at the 1981 Academy Awards.
Album: "Fame Soundtrack" (1980).
2. "Feels Like I'm In Love"
Answer: Kelly Marie
"Feels Like I'm In Love" from Kelly Marie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 20th 1980.
The highest chart peak was seven.
Highest worldwide peak was one (United Kingdom).
Cover version of: Mungo Jerry - "Feels Like I'm In Love" (1977).
3. "So Long"
Answer: Fischer-Z
"So Long" from Fischer-Z debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 27th 1980.
The highest chart peak was 15.
Highest worldwide peak was five (Portugal).
Album: "Going Deaf For A Living" (1980).
4. "Suddenly"
Answer: Olivia Newton-John
"Suddenly" from Olivia Newton-John and Cliff Richard debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 27th 1980.
The highest chart peak was 37.
Highest worldwide peak was six (Ireland).
Album: "Xanadu Soundtrack" (1980).
5. "Johnny and Mary"
Answer: Robert Palmer
"Johnny and Mary" from Robert Palmer debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 27th 1980.
The highest chart peak was 20.
Highest worldwide peak was one (Spain).
Album: "Clues" (1980).
6. "Dreamer (Live)"
Answer: Supertramp
"Dreamer (Live)" from Supertramp debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 27th 1980.
The highest chart peak was 39.
Highest worldwide peak was one (Canada).
7. "Could I Have This Dance"
Answer: Anne Murray
"Could I Have This Dance" from Anne Murray debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 3rd 1980.
The highest chart peak was 29.
Highest worldwide peak was 19 (Canada).
Grammy wins:
Best Female Country Vocal Performance - 1981.
Album: "Urban Cowboy Soundtrack" (1980).
8. "Who Were You Thinking Of"
Answer: Hilka & The Doolittle Band
"Who Were You Thinking Of" from Hilka & The Doolittle Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 3rd 1980.
The highest chart peak was 47.
9. "Shaddap Your Face"
Answer: Joe Dolce Music Theatre
"Shaddap Your Face" from Joe Dolce Music Theatre debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 3rd 1980.
The highest chart peak was one (Eight weeks).
The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Austria.
Belgium.
Ireland.
New Zealand.
South Africa (Ended 1981 as the highest selling single of the year).
Switzerland.
United Kingdom.
West Germany.
10. "Hush"
Answer: Russell Morris & The Rubes
"Hush" from Russell Morris & The Rubes debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 3rd 1980.
The highest chart peak was 35.
Cover version of: Billy Joe Royal - "Hush" (1967).
Album: "Almost Frantic" (1981).
11. "Rock Hard"
Answer: Suzi Quatro
"Rock Hard" from Suzi Quatro debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 3rd 1980.
The highest chart peak was nine.
Album: "Rock Hard" (1980).
12. "Don't Stand So Close To Me"
Answer: The Police
"Don't Stand So Close To Me" from The Police debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 3rd 1980.
The highest chart peak was three.
The song peaked at number one in:
Ireland.
Spain.
United Kingdom.
Grammy wins:
Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - 1982.
Album: "Zenyatta Mondatta" (1980).
13. "Kiss On My List"
Answer: Hall & Oates
"Kiss On My List" from Hall & Oates debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 10th 1980.
The highest chart peak was three.
Highest worldwide peak was one (United States).
Album: "Voices" (1980).
14. "(Just Like) Starting Over"
Answer: John Lennon
"(Just Like) Starting Over" from John Lennon debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 10th 1980.
The highest chart peak was one.
The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Austria.
Canada.
Ireland.
Switzerland.
United Kingdom.
United States.
"(Just Like) Starting Over" was the final single released from John Lennon before he died on December 8th 1980.
Album: "Double Fantasy" (1980).
15. "Rock and Roll All Nite/Shout It Out Loud"
Answer: KISS
"Rock and Roll All Nite/Shout It Out Loud" from KISS debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 10th 1980.
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