Thirty Years Ago, January 1st, 1980, the weekly 1050 Chum top 30 chart is clogged with pop rock tunes with the one-off new wave tune making it in by mistake. It's just under 2 years from new wave/pop hits pushing out the classic rock from the charts. The city is Toronto. There is no internet. Computers are called Pets. The concept of an import record is rare. Vinyl and Cassette tapes are the medium. Radio dominates what we listen too. For us, illegal downloading is taping songs off the radio onto maxell cassette tapes. I'm nine years old and haven't even discovered what music is. It won't be until about 1981 that a punk rock chick named Joan Jett belts out I Love Rock and Roll on a friends portable cassette player as we play ball hockey on the street. This will be the beginning of me being sucked into pop music culture and discovering the historic 1050 Chum chart. Which then led to trips to Sam the Record Man, A&As, and Music World to track down the latest 7 Inch record or the full length cassette tape. The chart has been around for years but for me this is about the eighties. Follow along as we see the likes of the Thompson Twins, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Culture Club, Naked Eyes, OMD, Men At Work, Howard Jones, Michael Jackson, Men Without Hats, Duran Duran, Wham, Split Enz and Madonna dominate the charts. This is the 80s.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

1050 Chum Chart Saturday October 29th, 1983 Thirty Years Later

Spandau Ballet holds onto the number 1 spot for a second week. Lionel Richie jumps into the top 5 with All Night Long. Eurythmics bow out and end up at number 10. The Fixx climb to number 3. The question remains whether The Police will get a chance at the top of the chart with their single King Of Pain.

Monday, October 28, 2013

Culture Club - Church Of The Poison Mind October 29, 1983 Entry 2/2

Second of two songs to enter the 1050 Chum Charts on Saturday October 29, 1983 at number 29. Culture Club with Church Of The Poison Mind. Taken from the album Colour By Numbers.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVzAH0FtNwg

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Michael Jackson - P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) October 29, 1983 Entry 1/2

One of two songs to enter the 1050 Chum Charts on Saturday October 29, 1983 at number 30. Michael Jackson with P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing). Taken from the album Thriller.

Michael Jackson's Estate will not allow this song to be posted through Youtube so unfortunately this is not available for sharing

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

1050 Chum Chart Saturday October 22nd, 1983 Thirty Years Later

Only 2 weeks for the Eurythmics at the top of the chart but it isn't the Police that knock out Annie and David. Brits Spandau Ballet take over the top spot ater being on the chart for only 6 weeks.
The Fixx enter into the top 5 also. Billy Joel falls out of the top 5 to number 10 with Tell Her All About It. Parachute Club Rise Up to number 4 after a mighty 12 weeks on the charts. Not sure they will go any higher. Let's find out next week.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson - Say Say Say October 22, 1983 Entry 4/4

Fourth of four songs to enter the 1050 Chum Charts on Saturday October 22, 1983 at number 27. Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson with Say Say Say. Taken from the album Pipes Of Peace.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMuZnhLfPuM

Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Everyday I Write the Book October 22, 1983 Entry 3/4

Third of four songs to enter the 1050 Chum Charts on Saturday October 22, 1983 at number 28. Elvis Costello & The Attractions with Everyday I Write the Book . Taken from the album Punch The Clock.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfFunjzyIsE

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Tears For Fears - Pale Shelter (You Don't Give Me Love) October 22, 1983 Entry 2/4

Second of four songs to enter the 1050 Chum Charts on Saturday October 22, 1983 at number 29. Tears For Fears with Pale Shelter (You Don't Give Me Love). Taken from the album The Hurting.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTn4o2Z-vZU

Toronto - All I Need October 22, 1983 Entry 1/4

One of four songs to enter the 1050 Chum Charts on Saturday October 22, 1983 at number 30. Toronto with All I Need. Taken from the album Girls Night Out.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXd1tuQxLVs

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

1050 Chum Chart Saturday October 15th, 1983 Thirty Years Later

Eurythmics hold the top spot for a second week in a row with Sweet Dreams. Both Spandau Ballet and Parachute Club crash into the top 5. Billy Joel and The Police switch spots with the Police looking to knock out Annie and David next week. Both Michael's fall out of the top 5.

Monday, October 14, 2013

Robert Plant - Big Log October 15, 1983 Entry 3/3

Third of three songs to enter the 1050 Chum Charts on Saturday October 15, 1983 at number 28. Robert Plant with Big Log. Taken from the album The Principle Of Moments.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZQL22xOmUM

Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) October 15, 1983 Entry 2/3

Second of three songs to enter the 1050 Chum Charts on Saturday October 15, 1983 at number 29. Paul Young with Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home). Taken from the album No Parlez.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju_a2-Pve4g

Sunday, October 13, 2013

John Cougar Mellancamp - Crumblin Down October 15, 1983 Entry 1/3

One of three songs to enter the 1050 Chum Charts on Saturday October 15, 1983 at number 30. John Cougar Mellancamp with Crumblin Down. Taken from the album Uh-Huh.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PErUiAyVoGc

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

1050 Chum Chart Saturday October 8th, 1983 Thirty Years Later

Annie and David finally knock Michael Sembello out of the top spot all the way down to number 5. Billy Joel climbs into second spot with Tell Her About It. Interesting that his next single Uptown Girl enters the chart this week before the current singles descent. I have a feeling that Tell Her About It won't hit the top spot next week. Michael Jackson remains at number 3 and The Police climb to number 4 with King Of Pain

Monday, October 7, 2013

Billy Joel - Uptown Girl October 8, 1983 Entry 2/2

Second of two songs to enter the 1050 Chum Charts on Saturday October 8, 1983 at number 29. Billy Joel with Uptown Girl. Taken from the album An Innocent Man.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCuMWrfXG4E

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Men At Work - Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive October 8, 1983 Entry 1/2

One of two songs to enter the 1050 Chum Charts on Saturday October 8, 1983 at number 30. Men At Work with Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive. Taken from the album Cargo.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZkOn0-yt9E

Saturday, October 5, 2013

1050 Chum Chart Saturday October 1st, 1983 Thirty Years Later

Alittle late this week with posting the chart. 5th week for Maniac at the top spot. Liked the song but never realized it was potentially that popular. Eurythmics stall at the second spot. Michael's Human Nature hits number 3 and the Police with King Of Pain lands at number 5. Asia and ELO get tossed from the top 5. See you next week

Friday, October 4, 2013

The Motels - Suddenly Last Summer October 1, 1983 Entry 2/2

Second of two songs to enter the 1050 Chum Charts on Saturday October 1, 1983 at number 29. The Motels with Suddenly Last Summer. Taken from the album Little Robbers.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9Ox-lGm-wA


Thursday, October 3, 2013

Loverboy - Queen Of The Broken Hearts October 1, 1983 Entry 1/2

One of two songs to enter the 1050 Chum Charts on Saturday October 1, 1983 at number 30. Loverboy with Queen Of The Broken Hearts. Taken from the album Keep It Up.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWSLgpQGw3I