THE TOP 100 “NON-TOP 5” SINGLES FROM THE 80s

The biggest singles on the Australian music charts first entering during the 80s, but never reaching the Top 5. All ongoing success from 1990 onwards, including live and remixed versions, are counted.
1. BEDS ARE BURNING Midnight Oil (1987 – HP: #6, Weeks In The Top 100: 27)
2. WANNA BE UP Chantoozies (1988 – HP: #6, Weeks: 28)
3. BABY DON’T FORGET MY NUMBER Milli Vanilli (1989 – HP: #17, Weeks: 43)
4. I WANT YOUR LOVE Transvision Vamp (1988 – HP: #7, Weeks: 29)
5. STATE OF THE HEART Mondo Rock (1980 – HP: #6, Weeks: 26)
6. I’D DIE TO BE WITH YOU TONIGHT Jimmy Barnes (1985 – HP: #7, Weeks: 25)
7. NOTHING’S GONNA CHANGE MY LOVE FOR YOU Glenn Medeiros (1987 – HP: #10, Weeks: 40)
8. YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG AC/DC (1980 – HP: #8, Weeks: 35)
9. SEND ME AN ANGEL Real Life (1983 – HP: #6, Weeks: 28)
10. PRECIOUS TO ME Phil Seymour (1981 – HP: #6, Weeks: 38)
11. TWO OF HEARTS Stacey Q (1986 – HP: #7, Weeks: 28)
12. TONIGHT I’M YOURS (DON’T HURT ME) Rod Stewart (1981 – HP: #6, Weeks: 25)
13. CHARIOTS OF FIRE Vangelis (1981 – HP: #21, Weeks: 64)
14. WILD, WILD WEST The Escape Club (1988 – HP: #6, Weeks: 26)
15. FEELS LIKE I’M IN LOVE Kelly Marie (1980 – HP: #7, Weeks: 27)
16. I THINK WE’RE ALONE NOW Tiffany (1987 – HP: #13, Weeks: 35)
17. LOST IN YOUR EYES Debbie Gibson (1989 – HP: #7, Weeks: 29)
18. MODERN LOVE David Bowie (1983 – HP: #6, Weeks: 22)
19. MONY MONY Billy Idol (1987 – HP: #8, Weeks: 26)
20. UNDER PRESSURE Queen & David Bowie (1981 – HP: #6, Weeks: 19)
21. SWEET CHILD O’ MINE Guns N’ Roses (1988 – HP: #10, Weeks: 40)
22. IT’S HARD TO BE HUMBLE Mac Davis (1980 – HP: #9, Weeks: 31)
23. ORINOCO FLOW Enya (1989 – HP: #6, Weeks: 20)
24. DROP THE PILOT Joan Armatrading (1983 – HP: #6, Weeks: 21)
25. COWARD OF THE COUNTY Kenny Rogers (1980 – HP: #6, Weeks: 22)
26. DR. HECKYLL AND MR. JIVE Men At Work (1982 – HP: #6, Weeks: 19)
27. I FOUND SOMEONE Cher (1988 – HP: #8, Weeks: 29)
28. FOR YOUR EYES ONLY Sheena Easton (1981 – HP: #6, Weeks: 23)
29. LEGS ZZ Top (1984 – HP: #6, Weeks: 24)
30. AND WE DANCED The Hooters (1985 – HP: #6, Weeks: 22)
31. PEOPLE Mi-Sex (1980 – HP: #6, Weeks: 20)
32. LOVE IS Alannah Myles (1989 – HP: #12, Weeks: 38)
33. WE CONNECT Stacey Q (1987 – HP: #7, Weeks: 19)
34. DON’T NEED LOVE Johnny Diesel And The Injectors (1988 – HP: #10, Weeks: 28)
35. SACRIFICE Elton John (1989 – HP: #7, Weeks: 30)
36. I’M SO EXCITED Pointer Sisters (1982 – HP: #9, Weeks: 30)
37. DON’T FORGET ME (WHEN I’M GONE) Glass Tiger (1986 – HP: #9, Weeks: 24)
38. MAGGIE Foster And Allen (1983 – HP: #17, Weeks: 36)
39. ALONE Heart (1987 – HP: #6, Weeks: 21)
40. TONIGHT, I CELEBRATE MY LOVE Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack (1983 – HP: #10, Weeks: 26)
41. EVERY LITTLE STEP Bobby Brown (1989 – HP: #7, Weeks: 28)
42. PUMP UP THE VOLUME M/A/R/R/S (1987 – HP: #6, Weeks: 24)
43. WILD THING Tone Loc (1989 – HP: #15, Weeks: 40)
44. CAMBODIA Kim Wilde (1981 – HP: #7, Weeks: 24)
45. SHE MAKES MY DAY Robert Palmer (1988 – HP: #9, Weeks: 30)
46. (I JUST DIED) IN YOUR ARMS Cutting Crew (1986 – HP: #8, Weeks: 29)
47. COULD’VE BEEN Tiffany (1988 – HP: #8, Weeks: 24)
48. FUNKY COLD MEDINA Tone Loc (1989 – HP: #7, Weeks: 25)
49. BRING ME SOME WATER Melissa Etheridge (1988 – HP: #7, Weeks: 24)
50. CAUSING A COMMOTION Madonna (1987 – HP: #7, Weeks: 19)
51. TRULY Lionel Richie (1982 – HP: #7, Weeks: 25)
52. REAL MEN Joe Jackson (1982 – HP: #6, Weeks: 21)
53. THE ROSE Bette Midler (1980 – HP: #6, Weeks: 23)
54. FRIENDS AND LOVERS Carl Anderson & Gloria Loring (1986 – HP: #13, Weeks: 30)
55. SKINNY GIRLS Alan O’Day (1980 – HP: #11, Weeks: 31)
56. ALWAYS ON MY MIND Pet Shop Boys (1988 – HP: #10, Weeks: 29)
57. TOTAL CONTROL The Motels (1980 – HP: #7, Weeks: 23)
58. BREAKAWAY Big Pig (1988 – HP: #8, Weeks: 29)
59. WORDS F.R. David (1983 – HP: #12, Weeks: 41)
60. TOO YOUNG FOR PROMISES Koo De Tah (1985 – HP: #6, Weeks: 27)
61. HARDEN MY HEART Quarterflash (1982 – HP: #6, Weeks: 19)
62. LIFE AT THE OUTPOST Skatt Bros. (1980 – HP: #13, Weeks: 29)
63. RIGHT BACK WHERE WE STARTED FROM Sinitta (1989 – HP: #6, Weeks: 19)
64. THE WANDERER Donna Summer (1980 – HP: #6, Weeks: 17)
65. FLY TOO HIGH Janis Ian (1980 – HP: #7, Weeks: 25)
66. LOVERBOY Billy Ocean (1985 – HP: #7, Weeks: 23)
67. WE GOTTA GET OUT OF THIS PLACE The Angels (1987 – HP: #7, Weeks: 23)
68. CHANGE IN MOOD Kids In The Kitchen (1983 – HP: #10, Weeks: 22)
69. CAN’T HELP MYSELF Flowers (1980 – HP: #10, Weeks: 28)
70. TELL IT TO MY HEART Taylor Dayne (1988 – HP: #10, Weeks: 24)
71. WHEN YOU WALK IN THE ROOM Paul Carrack (1987 – HP: #7, Weeks: 22)
72. LET’S DANCE Chris Rea (1987 – HP: #9, Weeks: 28)
73. I’M ONLY SHOOTING LOVE Time Bandits (1984 – HP: #9, Weeks: 24)
74. ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE Phil Collins (1989 – HP: #11, Weeks: 27)
75. SHOWING OUT (GET FRESH AT THE WEEKEND) Mel & Kim (1987 – HP: #12, Weeks: 28)
76. WHY WON’T YOU EXPLAIN Karen Knowles (1980 – HP: #12, Weeks: 29)
77. CAN YOU FEEL IT The Jacksons (1980 – HP: #10, Weeks: 24)
78. FALLIN’ IN LOVE (BEIN’ FRIENDS) Rocky Burnette (1980 – HP: #6, Weeks: 19)
79. BACK ON THE CHAIN GANG Pretenders (1982 – HP: #11, Weeks: 23)
80. LOVE AN ADVENTURE Pseudo Echo (1986 – HP: #6, Weeks: 17)
81. CHERISH Kool And The Gang (1985 – HP: #8, Weeks: 24)
82. WHY CAN’T THIS BE LOVE Van Halen (1986 – HP: #8, Weeks: 24)
83. I OWE YOU NOTHING Bros (1988 – HP: #6, Weeks: 20)
84. MAKING YOUR MIND UP Bucks Fizz (1981 – HP: #6, Weeks: 21)
85. ONE SUMMER Daryl Braithwaite (1989 – HP: #6, Weeks: 23)
86. MORE THAN THIS Roxy Music (1982 – HP: #6, Weeks: 20)
87. HARLEM SHUFFLE The Rolling Stones (1986 – HP: #6, Weeks: 15)
88. NO SECRETS The Angels (1980 – HP: #8, Weeks: 17)
89. EVERYBODY HAVE FUN TONIGHT Wang Chung (1986 – HP: #8, Weeks: 22)
90. ALL I NEED IS A MIRACLE Mike + The Mechanics (1986 – HP: #8, Weeks: 23)
91. HE’S SO SHY Pointer Sisters (1980 – HP: #11, Weeks: 23)
92. I COULD BE SO GOOD FOR YOU Dennis Waterman (1980 – HP: #9, Weeks: 37)
93. COOL WORLD Mondo Rock (1981 – HP: #8, Weeks: 22)
94. WE’RE NOT GONNA TAKE IT Twisted Sister (1984 – HP: #6, Weeks: 22)
95. WHO MADE WHO AC/DC (1986 – HP: #9, Weeks: 22)
96. IKO IKO The Belle Stars (1989 – HP: #7, Weeks: 21)
97. BABY I NEED YOUR LOVIN’ Carl Carlton (1983 – HP: #12, Weeks: 27)
98. IT MUST BE LOVE Madness (1982 – HP: #6, Weeks: 34)
99. HAZY SHADE OF WINTER Bangles (1988 – HP: #7, Weeks: 20)
100. MAKE ME LOSE CONTROL Eric Carmen (1988 – HP: #8, Weeks: 25)
And the next 100…
101. ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE TO REMIND ME Naked Eyes (1983 – HP: #7, Weeks: 23)
102. THIS GUY’S IN LOVE (WITH YOU) The Reels (1982 – HP: #7, Weeks: 21)
103. SHE’S THE ONE The Cockroaches (1987 – HP: #9, Weeks: 23)
104. ONLY YOU Yazoo (1982 – HP: #7, Weeks: 23)
105. KISS The Art Of Noise featuring Tom Jones (1989 – HP: #8, Weeks: 19)
106. ONE DAY IN YOUR LIFE Michael Jackson (1981 – HP: #9, Weeks: 35)
107. VIEW FROM A BRIDGE Kim Wilde (1982 – HP: #7, Weeks: 20)
108. CLOSE TO ME The Cure (1985 – HP: #7, Weeks: 27)
109. MOVE CLOSER Phyllis Nelson (1985 – HP: #15, Weeks: 32)
110. CHAINED TO THE WHEEL The Black Sorrows (1989 – HP: #7, Weeks: 25)
111. BREAK MY STRIDE Matthew Wilder (1984 – HP: #6, Weeks: 20)
112. REBEL YELL Billy Idol (1984 – HP: #7, Weeks: 20)
113. BOYS (SUMMERTIME LOVE) Sabrina (1988 – HP: #11, Weeks: 31)
114. WHO’S THAT GIRL? Madonna (1987 – HP: #7, Weeks: 15)
115. SWEET DREAMS (ARE MADE OF THIS) Eurythmics (1983 – HP: #6, Weeks: 19)
116. THEY WON’T LET MY GIRLFRIEND TALK TO ME Jimmy And The Boys (1981 – HP: #8, Weeks: 20)
117. FADE TO GREY Visage (1981 – HP: #6, Weeks: 19)
118. LOVE AT FIRST NIGHT Kim Hart (1980 – HP: #6, Weeks: 17)
119. I WANT TO BREAK FREE Queen (1984 – HP: #8, Weeks: 21)
120. DROP THE BOY Bros (1988 – HP: #9, Weeks: 22)
121. DON’T GO Yazoo (1982 – HP: #6, Weeks: 16)
122. NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME Poison (1988 – HP: #10, Weeks: 26)
123. NEVER ENDING STORY Limahl (1984 – HP: #6, Weeks: 26)
124. JACK AND DIANE John Cougar (1982 – HP: #7, Weeks: 20)
125. ALL OUT OF LOVE Air Supply (1980 – HP: #9, Weeks: 23)
126. CUM ON FEEL THE NOIZE Quiet Riot (1983 – HP: #9, Weeks: 20)
127. CHEQUERED LOVE Kim Wilde (1981 – HP: #6, Weeks: 21)
128. IN A BIG COUNTRY Big Country (1983 – HP: #7, Weeks: 20)
129. LIVE TO TELL Madonna (1986 – HP: #7, Weeks: 16)
130. URGENT Foreigner (1981 – HP: #24, Weeks: 38)
131. WILD HORSES Gino Vannelli (1987 – HP: #9, Weeks: 21)
132. NEVER KNEW LOVE LIKE THIS BEFORE Stephanie Mills (1980 – HP: #13, Weeks: 26)
133. QUEEN OF HEARTS Juice Newton (1981 – HP: #8, Weeks: 27)
134. SHOUT TO THE TOP The Style Council (1984 – HP: #8, Weeks: 23)
135. TIME AFTER TIME Cyndi Lauper (1984 – HP: #6, Weeks: 18)
136. A VIEW TO A KILL Duran Duran (1985 – HP: #6, Weeks: 14)
137. WORKING MY WAY BACK TO YOU Spinners (1980 – HP: #12, Weeks: 25)
138. AIN’T NO PLEASING YOU Chas & Dave (1982 – HP: #11, Weeks: 29)
139. CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU Eurogliders (1985 – HP: #8, Weeks: 21)
140. SCREAMING JETS Johnny Warman (1981 – HP: #9, Weeks: 24)
141. THE WARRIOR Scandal featuring Patty Smyth (1984 – HP: #6, Weeks: 20)
142. THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL ABBA (1980 – HP: #7, Weeks: 23)
143. ECHO BEACH Martha And The Muffins (1980 – HP: #6, Weeks: 23)
144. LISTEN TO YOUR HEART Roxette (1989 – HP: #9, Weeks: 20)
145. TRUE FAITH New Order (1987 – HP: #8, Weeks: 27)
146. LOVE IS A BRIDGE Little River Band (1988 – HP: #6, Weeks: 23)
147. GOLD Spandau Ballet (1983 – HP: #9, Weeks: 19)
148. STAND AND DELIVER Adam And The Ants (1981 – HP: #12, Weeks: 21)
149. WHITE WEDDING Billy Idol (1983 – HP: #9, Weeks: 23)
150. CLASSIC Adrian Gurvitz (1982 – HP: #12, Weeks: 24)
151. EMOTIONAL RESCUE The Rolling Stones (1980 – HP: #8, Weeks: 20)
152. ZOOM Fat Larry’s Band (1982 – HP: #10, Weeks: 24)
153. I’LL FIND MY WAY HOME Jon & Vangelis (1982 – HP: #22, Weeks: 34)
154. YOU WIN AGAIN Bee Gees (1987 – HP: #10, Weeks: 20)
155. DIRTY CREATURE Split Enz (1982 – HP: #6, Weeks: 17)
156. 9 TO 5 Dolly Parton (1981 – HP: #9, Weeks: 19)
157. MIDNIGHT BLUE Lou Gramm (1987 – HP: #8, Weeks: 25)
158. NEW SENSATION INXS (1988 – HP: #8, Weeks: 27)
159. TO HER DOOR Paul Kelly And The Coloured Girls (1987 – HP: #14, Weeks: 24)
160. ANYTHING FOR YOU Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine (1988 – HP: #11, Weeks: 26)
161. CRIMSON AND CLOVER Joan Jett And The Blackhearts (1982 – HP: #6, Weeks: 13)
162. QUE SERA MI VIDA (IF YOU SHOULD GO) The Gibson Brothers (1980 – HP: #9, Weeks: 27)
163. PLANET EARTH Duran Duran (1981 – HP: #8, Weeks: 26)
164. DON’T DREAM IT’S OVER Crowded House (1986 – HP: #8, Weeks: 26)
165. JUMP Pointer Sisters (1984 – HP: #8, Weeks: 29)
166. DAY TRIP TO BANGOR Fiddler’s Dram (1980 – HP: #8, Weeks: 19)
167. HEAVEN Bryan Adams (1985 – HP: #12, Weeks: 23)
168. WISHING WELL Terence Trent D’arby (1987 – HP: #9, Weeks: 22)
169. FRACTION TOO MUCH FRICTION Tim Finn (1983 – HP: #8, Weeks: 20)
170. I ONLY WANT TO BE WITH YOU The Tourists (1980 – HP: #6, Weeks: 19)
171. SAY YOU WILL Foreigner (1987 – HP: #6, Weeks: 21)
172. ALL AROUND THE WORLD Lisa Stansfield (1989 – HP: #9, Weeks: 23)
173. SAY I’M YOUR NUMBER ONE Princess (1985 – HP: #8, Weeks: 21)
174. THEME FROM S’EXPRESS S’Express (1988 – HP: #9, Weeks: 28)
175. OUT OF TOUCH Daryl Hall And John Oates (1984 – HP: #11, Weeks: 22)
176. SO LONG Fischer-Z (1980 – HP: #15, Weeks: 23)
177. OH YEAH Yello (1988 – HP: #8, Weeks: 25)
178. COMPUTER ONE Dear Enemy (1983 – HP: #15, Weeks: 25)
179. INTO THE NIGHT Benny Mardones (1980 – HP: #19, Weeks: 31)
180. DON’T YOU (FORGET ABOUT ME) Simple Minds (1985 – HP: #6, Weeks: 19)
181. HAMMERHEAD James Reyne (1987 – HP: #8, Weeks: 22)
182. THE PERFECT DAY Fischer-Z (1988 – HP: #12, Weeks: 29)
183. IT’S A SIN Pet Shop Boys (1987 – HP: #10, Weeks: 20)
184. TWO FACES HAVE I Ol’55 (1980 – HP: #15, Weeks: 30)
185. KISS ON MY LIST Daryl Hall And John Oates (1980 – HP: #13, Weeks: 23)
186. ROCKABILLY REBEL Major Matchbox (1980 – HP: #12, Weeks: 20)
187. ROCK HARD Suzi Quatro (1980 – HP: #9, Weeks: 20)
188. JUST SO LONELY Get Wet (1981 – HP: #15, Weeks: 23)
189. I LOVE A RAINY NIGHT Eddie Rabbitt (1981 – HP: #6, Weeks: 19)
190. DO TO YOU Machinations (1987 – HP: #15, Weeks: 25)
191. SHE BOP Cyndi Lauper (1984 – HP: #6, Weeks: 25)
192. BOYS IN TOWN Divinyls (1981 – HP: #8, Weeks: 20)
193. HANGIN’ TOUGH New Kids On The Block (1989 – HP: #8, Weeks: 19)
194. SOUL REVIVAL Johnny Diesel And The Injectors (1989 – HP: #8, Weeks: 16)
195. GIRLS ON FILM Duran Duran (1981 – HP: #11, Weeks: 22)
196. MOONLIGHT SHADOW Mike Oldfield with Maggie Reilly (1983 – HP: #6, Weeks: 19)
197. LOVE AND DEVOTION Michael Bow (1987 – HP: #9, Weeks: 20)
198. TELL HER ABOUT IT Billy Joel (1983 – HP: #9, Weeks: 23)
199. HEY LITTLE GIRL Icehouse (1982 – HP: #7, Weeks: 18)
200. THORN IN MY SIDE Eurythmics (1986 – HP: #12, Weeks: 22)

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