‘Only You’ is a single by English synth-pop duo Yazoo. The song peaked at No. 02 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
1982In 1982, the UK Singles Chart evolved into a wonderfully eclectic rollercoaster, transitioning from rigid genre lines into pure pop escapism. It was a year characterized by colorful television visuals, quirky novelty tracks, and the undeniable emergence of MTV-era megastars.Dexy’s Midnight Runners captured the spirit of the nation, securing the year’s biggest-selling smash hit with their celtic-pop anthem “Come On Eileen.” Simultaneously, Culture Club exploded into the mainstream, securing their very first number-one record. From the heavy rock beats of Survivor to the massive electronic hooks of Yazoo and Duran Duran, the music rankings perfectly mirrored a bold, vibrant, and rapidly changing pop culture landscape.
‘Hungry Like The Wolf’ is a single by English new-wave band Duran Duran. The song peaked at No. 05 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
‘Run To The Hills’ is a single by English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. The song peaked at No. 07 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
‘Ziggy Stardust’ is a single by English rock/goth band Bauhaus. The song peaked at No. 15 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
‘I Won’t Close My Eyes’ is a single by English reggae band UB40. The song peaked at No. 32 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
‘Freeze-Frame’ is a single by American rock band The J. Geils Band. The song peaked at No. 27 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
‘European Son’ is a single by English new wave band Japan. The song peaked at No. 31 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
‘Maid Of Orleans (The Waltz Of Joan Of Arc)’ is a single by English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark. The song peaked at No. 04 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
‘Music For Chameleons’ is a single by English electronic pioneer Gary Numan. The song peaked at No. 19 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
‘Restless’ is a single by English rock band Gillan. The song peaked at No. 25 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.