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THE TOP 100 SINGLES FROM 1990

The biggest singles on the Australian Charts that first entered the Top 100 in 1990. All ongoing success from 1991 onwards is also counted towards the final list.

1. NOTHING COMPARES 2 U Sinead O’Connor (HP: #1 – WEEKS IN THE TOP 100: 23)
2. ICE ICE BABY Vanilla Ice (HP: #1 – WEEKS: 26)
3. BLAZE OF GLORY Jon Bon Jovi (HP: #1 – WEEKS: 22)
4. TINGLES (EP) (featuring “That Ain’t Bad”) Ratcat (HP: #1 – WEEKS: 34)
5. U CAN’T TOUCH THIS M.C. Hammer (HP: #1 – WEEKS: 26)
6. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO LIVE WITHOUT YOU Michael Bolton (HP: #2 – WEEKS: 29)
7. VOGUE Madonna (HP: #1 – WEEKS: 26)
8. IT MUST HAVE BEEN LOVE Roxette (HP: #1 – WEEKS: 25)
9. ALL I WANNA DO IS MAKE LOVE TO YOU Heart (HP: #1 – WEEKS: 24)
10. OPPOSITES ATTRACT Paula Abdul (HP: #1 – WEEKS: 23)
11. I TOUCH MYSELF Divinyls (HP: #1 – WEEKS: 29)
12. SHOW ME HEAVEN Maria McKee (HP: #3 – WEEKS: 26)
13. EPIC Faith No More (HP: #1 – WEEKS: 23)
14. GROOVE IS IN THE HEART Deee-Lite (HP: #1 – WEEKS: 22)
15. HERE I AM (COME AND TAKE ME) UB40 (HP: #3 – WEEKS: 32)
16. JOEY Concrete Blonde (HP: #2 – WEEKS: 26)
17. LAY DOWN YOUR GUNS Jimmy Barnes (HP: #4 – WEEKS: 25)
18. MONA Craig McLachlan & Check 1-2 (HP: #3 – WEEKS: 25)
19. HOLD ON Wilson Phillips (HP: #2 – WEEKS: 27)
20. JUKEBOX IN SIBERIA Skyhooks (HP: #1 – WEEKS: 18)
21. CLOSE TO YOU Maxi Priest (HP: #2 – WEEKS: 25)
22. BUST A MOVE Young M.C. (HP: #1 – WEEKS: 28)
23. I NEED YOUR BODY Tina Arena (HP: #3 – WEEKS: 22)
24. FANTASY Black Box (HP: #3 – WEEKS: 29)
25. DOIN’ THE DO Betty Boo (HP: #3 – WEEKS: 25)
26. SUICIDE BLONDE INXS (HP: #2 – WEEKS: 18)
27. I DON’T WANT TO BE WITH NOBODY BUT YOU Absent Friends (HP: #4 – WEEKS: 23)
28. THUNDERSTRUCK AC/DC (HP: #4 – WEEKS: 30)
29. I’LL BE YOUR BABY TONIGHT Robert Palmer with UB40 (HP: #4 – WEEKS: 18)
30. LOVE AND KISSES Dannii (HP: #4 – WEEKS: 20)
31. JUSTIFY MY LOVE Madonna (HP: #4 – WEEKS: 16)
32. BLAME IT ON THE RAIN Milli Vanilli (HP: #5 – WEEKS: 17)
33. INFINITY (1990’s: TIME FOR THE GURU) Guru Josh (HP: #4 – WEEKS: 25)
34. LOVE WILL LEAD YOU BACK Taylor Dayne (HP: #11 – WEEKS: 39)
35. FROM A DISTANCE Bette Midler (HP: #8 – WEEKS: 30)
36. SPIN THAT WHEEL Hi Tek 3 (HP: #5 – WEEKS: 22)
37. STEP BACK IN TIME Kylie Minogue (HP: #5 – WEEKS: 19)
38. SHOW NO MERCY Mark Williams (HP: #8 – WEEKS: 29)
39. PRAY M.C. Hammer (HP: #7 – WEEKS: 23)
40. OOOPS UP Snap! (HP: #4 – WEEKS: 26)
41. LILY WAS HERE David A. Stewart featuring Candy Dulfer (HP: #10 – WEEKS: 42)
42. I DON’T KNOW ANYBODY ELSE Black Box (HP: #6 – WEEKS: 21)
43. I’LL BE YOUR SHELTER Taylor Dayne (HP: #4 – WEEKS: 26)
44. CHERRY PIE Warrant (HP: #6 – WEEKS: 24)
45. BLUE SKY MINE Midnight Oil (HP: #8 – WEEKS: 23)
46. HOW CAN WE BE LOVERS Michael Bolton (HP: #3 – WEEKS: 17)
47. HEART IN DANGER Southern Sons (HP: #5 – WEEKS: 28)
48. DANGEROUS Roxette (HP: #9 – WEEKS: 30)
49. CHAIN REACTION John Farnham (HP: #6 – WEEKS: 24)
50. BURN FOR YOU John Farnham (HP: #5 – WEEKS: 19)
51. GET UP! (BEFORE THE NIGHT IS OVER) Technotronic (HP: #7 – WEEKS: 24)
52. HANKY PANKY Madonna (HP: #6 – WEEKS: 18)
53. BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW Kylie Minogue (HP: #4 – WEEKS: 20)
54. BLACK CAT Janet Jackson (HP: #6 – WEEKS: 34)
55. CANDY Iggy Pop (HP: #9 – WEEKS: 28)
56. UNSKINNY BOP Poison (HP: #7 – WEEKS: 22)
57. THAT’S FREEDOM John Farnham (HP: #6 – WEEKS: 19)
58. SHE AIN’T WORTH IT Glenn Medeiros featuring Bobby Brown (HP: #8 – WEEKS: 16)
59. I’M FREE The Soup Dragons (HP: #9 – WEEKS: 25)
60. KING OF WISHFUL THINKING Go West (HP: #6 – WEEKS: 20)
61. SWEET SURRENDER Wet Wet Wet (HP: #7 – WEEKS: 24)
62. STEP BY STEP New Kids On The Block (HP: #8 – WEEKS: 21)
63. SUMMER RAIN Belinda Carlisle (HP: #6 – WEEKS: 22)
64. DOGS ARE TALKING The Angels (HP: #11 – WEEKS: 23)
65. DUB BE GOOD TO ME Beats International (HP: #12 – WEEKS: 27)
66. THE POWER Snap! (HP: #13 – WEEKS: 29)
67. CRADLE OF LOVE Billy Idol (HP: #10 – WEEKS: 20)
68. FREEDOM 90 George Michael (HP: #18 – WEEKS: 31)
69. I REMEMBER YOU Skid Row (HP: #12 – WEEKS: 28)
70. VISION OF LOVE Mariah Carey (HP: #9 – WEEKS: 19)
71. MIRACLE Jon Bon Jovi (HP: #8 – WEEKS: 18)
72. LOVE TAKES TIME Mariah Carey (HP: #14 – WEEKS: 27)
73. TOM’S DINER DNA featuring Suzanne Vega (HP: #8 – WEEKS: 20)
74. DON’T CALL ME DUDE Scatterbrain (HP: #14 – WEEKS: 22)
75. THE RIGHT COMBINATION Seiko featuring Donnie Wahlberg (HP: #11 – WEEKS: 18)
76. I’M YOUR BABY TONIGHT Whitney Houston (HP: #7 – WEEKS: 20)
77. MEGAMIX Technotronic (HP: #13 – WEEKS: 19)
78. ESCAPING Margaret Urlich (HP: #17 – WEEKS: 26)
79. STILL GOT THE BLUES (FOR YOU) Gary Moore (HP: #18 – WEEKS: 24)
80. DIRTY CASH (MONEY TALKS) Adventures Of Stevie V (HP: #18 – WEEKS: 23)
81. ITALO HOUSE MIX Rococo (HP: #13 – WEEKS: 17)
82. LOVE WILL NEVER DO (WITHOUT YOU) Janet Jackson (HP: #14 – WEEKS: 20)
83. BOUND FOR GLORY Angry (HP: #11 – WEEKS: 21)
84. ROAM The B-52s (HP: #11 – WEEKS: 17)
85. LET’S MAKE IT LAST ALL NIGHT Jimmy Barnes (HP: #12 – WEEKS: 17)
86. ALWAYS AND EVER Southern Sons (HP: #16 – WEEKS: 18)
87. MISS DIVINE Icehouse (HP: #16 – WEEKS: 18)
88. TURTLE POWER Partners In Kryme (HP: #15 – WEEKS: 15)
89. SHAKE Andrew Ridgeley (HP: #16 – WEEKS: 20)
90. CLUB AT THE END OF THE STREET Elton John (HP: #19 – WEEKS: 19)
91. I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW Hothouse Flowers (HP: #22 – WEEKS: 30)
92. I WISH IT WOULD RAIN DOWN Phil Collins (HP: #15 – WEEKS: 18)
93. PLEASE SEND ME SOMEONE TO LOVE Johnny Diesel And The Injectors (HP: #11 – WEEKS: 14)
94. HERE WE ARE Gloria Estefan (HP: #20 – WEEKS: 27)
95. TOUCH ME 49ers (HP: #18 – WEEKS: 18)
96. PRAYING FOR TIME George Michael (HP: #16 – WEEKS: 17)
97. NUMBER ONE (REMEMBER WHEN WE DANCED ALL NIGHT) Margaret Urlich (HP: #24 – WEEKS: 22)
98. FOOLS GOLD The Stone Roses (HP: #13 – WEEKS: 21)
99. I STILL HAVEN’T FOUND WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR The Chimes (HP: #26 – WEEKS: 19)
100. CHECK OUT THE CHICKEN Grandmaster Chicken & DJ Duck (HP: #16 – WEEKS: 18)
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THE TOP 100 “#100 DEBUT” SINGLES OF ALL TIME

Each week, the Australian Top 100 charts release a new batch of potential hits into the world. Sometimes they debut high, and sometimes they just sneak in. And sometimes there’s an unsuspecting hit just waiting to happen that first appears at #100.

This list celebrates the biggest hits on the Australian Charts that entered the Top 100 at #100.

Top 100 charts have only been available in Australia since 1974, with the Australian Music Report taking over from the Go-Set charts, which were only Top 40 or Top 60s between 1965-1974. So you won’t find anything from the 50s or 60s here.

What you will find are plenty of hits from the 70s and 80s, as singles tended to enter the charts low, and make their climb from there. In fact, it was quite rare for any song to debut straight into the Top 50 until the 90s, where it soon became the norm for popular hits.

From the 90s onwards, it was truly a special feat for a single to debut in the Top 100, and later become a bit hit overall.

As Paul Kelly said, “from little things, big things grow”, so here are the most successful #100 debuting singles from the Australia pop charts world.

1. GLORIA Laura Branigan (1982 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 33)
2. LOVE STORY Taylor Swift (2008 – HP: #1, WEEKS IN THE TOP 100: 77) *includes Taylor’s Version
3. BILLIE JEAN Michael Jackson (1983 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 35)
4. GOOD RIDDANCE (TIME OF YOUR LIFE) Green Day (1997 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 70)
5. DON’T STOP ‘TIL YOU GET ENOUGH Michael Jackson (1979 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 39)
6. THE DAY YOU WENT AWAY Wendy Matthews (1992 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 33)
7. TAKE MY BREATH AWAY Berlin (1986 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 28)
8. BLACK IS BLACK La Belle Epoque (1978 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 34)
9. YOU CAN CALL ME AL Paul Simon (1986 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 27)
10. MEANT TO BE Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line (2017 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 69)
11. 9 TO 5 (MORNING TRAIN) Sheena Easton (1981 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
12. DON’T GIVE UP ON US David Soul (1977 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 23)
13. MASTER BLASTER (JAMMIN’) Stevie Wonder (1980 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 23)
14. THE NEWCASTLE SONG Bob Hudson (1975 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 30)
15. HAZARD Richard Marx (1992 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 25)
16. I CAN’T STAND THE RAIN Eruption (1978 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 24)
17. STAR WARS TITLE THEME Meco (1977 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 26)
18. BRIGHT EYES Art Garfunkel (1979 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 24)
19. 1999 Prince & the Revolution (1983 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 38) *includes New Power Generation version
20. HEAVEN (MUST BE THERE) Eurogliders (1984 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 24)
21. AIN’T GONNA BUMP NO MORE (WITH NO BIG FAT WOMAN) Joe Tex (1977 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 24)
22. SILENCE Marshmello featuring Khalid (2017 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 55)
23. STOP! Sam Brown (1988 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 37)
24. BEST DISCO IN TOWN The Ritchie Family (1976 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 25)
25. YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG AC/DC (1980 – HP: #8, WEEKS: 39)
26. PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC Wild Cherry (1976 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 29)
27. 2 TIMES Ann Lee (1999 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 29)
28. CHARIOTS OF FIRE Vangelis (1981 – HP: #21, WEEKS: 64)
29. ONLY SIXTEEN Dr. Hook (1976 – HP: #8, WEEKS: 38)
30. KISS AND SAY GOODBYE The Manhattans (1976 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 24)
31. WAITING FOR A GIRL LIKE YOU Foreigner (1981 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 26)
32. GONNA MAKE YOU A STAR David Essex (1975 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 38)
33. A GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE Sailor (1976 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 28)
34. HOMOSAPIEN Pete Shelley (1982 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 18)
35. LIFE Des’ree (1998 – HP: #8, WEEKS: 41)
36. GOOD MORNING (HOW ARE YOU) The Moir Sisters (1974 – HP: #8, WEEKS: 27)
37. DARLIN’ Frankie Miller (1978 – HP: #8, WEEKS: 29)
38. TOO YOUNG FOR PROMISES Koo De Tah (1985 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 27)
39. BREAKAWAY Big Pig (1988 – HP: #8, WEEKS: 29)
40. BACK ON THE CHAIN GANG Pretenders (1982 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 23)
41. WHEN YOU WALK IN THE ROOM Paul Carrack (1987 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 22)
42. SAD EYES Robert John (1979 – HP: #9, WEEKS: 22)
43. DREAMS Jolyon Petch (2021 – HP: #16, WEEKS: 35)
44. JACK AND DIANE John Cougar (1982 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 20)
45. ECHO BEACH Martha And The Muffins (1980 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 23)
46. EVERY TIME I THINK OF YOU The Babys (1979 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 21)
47. MERCY Duffy (2008 – HP: #26, WEEKS: 66) *includes Acoustic Performance version
48. FINALLY Ce Ce Peniston (1991 – HP: #8, WEEKS: 22)
49. ANYTHING FOR YOU Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine (1988 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 26)
50. DO TO YOU Machinations (1987 – HP: #15, WEEKS: 25)
51. DON’T GIVE UP Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush (1987 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 23)
52. BREAKOUT Swing Out Sister (1987 – HP: #12, WEEKS: 30)
53. WORD UP Cameo (1986 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 23)
54. DISARM The Smashing Pumpkins (1994 – HP: #16, WEEKS: 36)
55. PUT ANOTHER LOG ON THE FIRE Bill & Boyd (1975 – HP: #23, WEEKS: 38)
56. YOU DON’T KNOW ME Jax Jones featuring Raye (2017 – HP: #12, WEEKS: 28)
57. THERE AIN’T NO AGE FOR ROCK ‘N’ ROLL The Veterans (1980 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 16)
58. HALFWAY HOTEL Voyager (1979 – HP: #15, WEEKS: 24)
59. YOU’LL ALWAYS FIND ME IN THE KITCHEN AT PARTIES Jona Lewie (1980 – HP: #21, WEEKS: 25)
60. NEXT TO ME Emeli Sandé (2012 – HP: #14, WEEKS: 33)
61. BOUND FOR GLORY Angry (1990 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 21)
62. HANDY MAN James Taylor (1977 – HP: #13, WEEKS: 19)
63. SUNCHYME Dario G (1997 – HP: #22, WEEKS: 31)
64. OH L’AMOUR Erasure (1986 – HP: #13, WEEKS: 19)
65. GET UP AND BOOGIE Silver Convention (1976 – HP: #19, WEEKS: 22)
66. YOU GOT NOTHING I WANT Cold Chisel (1981 – HP: #12, WEEKS: 19)
67. FRANKIE Sister Sledge (1985 – HP: #10, WEEKS: 16)
68. CALIFORNIA GIRLS David Lee Roth (1985 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 17)
69. MORE THAN A FEELING Boston (1976 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 23)
70. SHAME SHAME SHAME Shirley & Company (1975 – HP: #16, WEEKS: 22)
71. RHIANNON Fleetwood Mac (1976 – HP: #13, WEEKS: 22)
72. DON’T GIVE ME YOUR LIFE Alex Party (1995 – HP: #13, WEEKS: 19)
73. EVERYWHERE Michelle Branch (2001 – HP: #19, WEEKS: 26)
74. IS SHE REALLY GOING OUT WITH HIM Joe Jackson (1979 – HP: #15, WEEKS: 19)
75. DON’T LET GO Isaac Hayes (1980 – HP: #20, WEEKS: 18)
76. FANTASY Earth, Wind & Fire (1978 – HP: #25, WEEKS: 24)
77. I KNEW THE BRIDE (WHEN SHE USED TO ROCK AND ROLL) Nick Lowe (1986 – HP: #26, WEEKS: 32)
78. HERE WE ARE Gloria Estefan (1990 – HP: #20, WEEKS: 27)
79. SHE’S NOT THERE Santana (1977 – HP: #19, WEEKS: 20)
80. BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE Australian Crawl (1979 – HP: #22, WEEKS: 25)
81. THE RUBBERBAND MAN Spinners (1977 – HP: #20, WEEKS: 27)
82. TRANS CANADA HIGHWAY Gene Pitney (1975 – HP: #14, WEEKS: 17)
83. GO CHASE YOUR RAINBOW Bobby Russell (1974 – HP: #25, WEEKS: 25)
84. FOOLS GOLD The Stone Roses (1990 – HP: #13, WEEKS: 21)
85. HE’S THE GREATEST DANCER Sister Sledge (1979 – HP: #22, WEEKS: 19)
86. I DON’T WANNA GO ON WITH YOU LIKE THAT Elton John (1988 – HP: #24, WEEKS: 17)
87. TARZAN BOY Baltimora (1985 – HP: #16, WEEKS: 20)
88. LET’S GET SERIOUS Jermaine Jackson (1980 – HP: #24, WEEKS: 21)
89. COMING AROUND AGAIN Carly Simon (1987 – HP: #28, WEEKS: 21)
90. BABY HOLD ON Eddie Money (1978 – HP: #19, WEEKS: 18)
91. BUFFALO SOLDIER Bob Marley And The Wailers (1983 – HP: #18, WEEKS: 14)
92. LEMON TREE Fool’s Garden (1996 – HP: #31, WEEKS: 35)
93. THE BOYS LIGHT UP Australian Crawl (1980 – HP: #22, WEEKS: 19)
94. PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE Depeche Mode (1984 – HP: #25, WEEKS: 20)
95. STATE OF INDEPENDENCE Donna Summer (1982 – HP: #30, WEEKS: 29)
96. LADY LOVE Lou Rawls (1978 – HP: #21, WEEKS: 18)
97. NEW KID IN TOWN Eagles (1977 – HP: #16, WEEKS: 14)
98. EVER FALLEN IN LOVE Fine Young Cannibals (1987 – HP: #20, WEEKS: 17)
99. WHAT ABOUT LOVE Heart (1985 – HP: #28, WEEKS: 22)
100. RUN TO THE HILLS Iron Maiden (1982 – HP: #27, WEEKS: 21)
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THE TOP 100 “5 LETTER WORD” TITLED SINGLES OF ALL TIME

The biggest singles on the Australian charts since 1950 with a single, “5 letter word” as the title. Songs that have a bracketed sub-title are eligible, as longest as the title outside of the brackets fits the criteria.

1. HAPPY Pharrell Williams (2013 – HP: #1, WEEKS IN THE TOP 100: 93)
2. SADIE (THE CLEANING LADY) Johnny Farnham (1967 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 34)
3. VENUS Bananarama (1986 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 31)
4. ROSES SAINt JHN (2020 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 92)
5. DIANA Paul Anka (1957 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 25)
6. HELLO Adele (2015 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 73)
7. ANGEL Shaggy featuring Rayvon (2001 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 19)
8. MOUTH Merril Bainbridge (1995 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
9. ANGIE The Rolling Stones (1973 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
10. HONEY Bobby Goldsboro (1968 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
11. CREAM Prince And The New Power Generation (1991 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 30)
12. SORRY Justin Bieber (2015 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 74)
13. VOGUE Madonna (1990 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
14. CRUSH Jennifer Paige (1998 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 29)
15. ANGEL Amanda Perez (2003 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 28)
16. FAITH George Michael (1987 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 29)
17. CRAZY Gnarls Barkley (2006 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 64)
18. SWEAT (A LA LA LA LA LONG) Inner Circle (1993 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 33)
19. RELAX Frankie Goes To Hollywood (1984 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 58) *includes MCMXCIII version
20. HELLO Lionel Richie (1984 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 28)
21. MUSIC Madonna (2000 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 23)
22. SORRY The Easybeats (1966 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 17)
23. VENUS Shocking Blue (1970 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 34)
24. BLOKE Chris Franklin (2000 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 24)
25. VENUS Frankie Avalon (1959 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 19)
26. LEAVE (GET OUT) JoJo (2004 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 24)
27. DIZZY Tommy Roe (1969 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 24)
28. PRIDE Ray Brown And The Whispers (1965 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 21)
29. STOLE Kelly Rowland (2002 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 23)
30. SWEAT (DAVID GUETTA REMIX) Snoop Dogg vs. David Guetta (2011 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 32)
31. FEVER Peggy Lee (1958 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 22)
32. BITCH Meredith Brooks (1997 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 25)
33. SHOUT Tears For Fears (1985 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 22)
34. SHOOP Salt ‘n’ Pepa (1993 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 27)
35. JESSE Carly Simon (1980 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 31)
36. SWING Joel Fletcher & Savage (2013 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 29)
37. STUCK Stacie Orrico (2003 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 29)
38. CANDY Mandy Moore (2000 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 25)
39. CRAZY Icehouse (1987 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 26)
40. FREAK silverchair (1997 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
41. ERNIE (THE FASTEST MILKMAN IN THE WEST) Benny Hill (1972 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 25)
42. FADED Alan Walker (2016 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 49)
43. REIGN Ja Rule (2003 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 25)
44. LAYLA Eric Clapton (1992 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 39)
45. SHINE Shannon Noll (2005 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 27)
46. PRIDE (IN THE NAME OF LOVE) U2 (1984 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 22)
47. SIGNS Snoop Dogg featuring Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake (2005 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 17)
48. GHOST Justin Bieber (2021 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 63)
49. RIVER Eminem featuring Ed Sheeran (2017 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 32)
50. WOMAN John Lennon (1981 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 16)
51. MAGIC Olivia Newton-John (1980 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 18) *includes Live version
52. DIZZY Vic Reeves & The Wonder Stuff (1992 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 22)
53. BILLS LunchMoney Lewis (2015 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 28)
54. WAVES Mr. Probz (2014 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 43)
55. SIGNS Five Man Electrical Band (1971 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 24)
56. SHINE Vanessa Amorosi (2000 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 35)
57. TAMMY Debbie Reynolds (1957 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 27)
58. MANDY Barry Manilow (1975 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 19)
59. JUBEL Klingande (2014 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 29)
60. FEELS Calvin Harris featuring Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry & Big Sean (2017 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 32)
61. GHOST Ella Henderson (2014 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 30)
62. FANCY Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX (2014 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 46)
63. SUGAR Maroon 5 (2015 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 44)
64. WOMEN (MAKE YOU FEEL ALRIGHT) The Easybeats (1966 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 18)
65. MARIA Ricky Martin (1997 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 25)
66. SHOUT Johnny O’Keefe with The Dee Jays & The Delltones (1959 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 32)
67. SUGAR Robin Schulz featuring Francesco Yates (2015 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 36)
68. BRAVE Sara Bareilles (2014 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 32)
69. TIPSY J-Kwon (2004 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 22)
70. FADED ZHU (2014 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 32)
71. CHOIR Guy Sebastian (2019 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 50)
72. PLANS Birds Of Tokyo (2010 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 52)
73. DIANE The Bachelors (1964 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 20)
74. PADRE Toni Arden (1958 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 23)
75. MISTY Ray Stevens (1975 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 20)
76. LUCKY Britney Spears (2000 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 22)
77. BIMBO Pee Wee King & His Band (1954 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 18)
78. TOXIC Britney Spears (2004 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 13)
79. ROSES Outkast (2004 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 18)
80. SOBER P!nk (2008 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 37)
81. ALONE Bee Gees (1997 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 26)
82. HELLO Stafford Brothers featuring Lil Wayne & Christina Milian (2013 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 22)
83. DONNA Ritchie Valens (1959 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 18)
84. DRIVE Shannon Noll (2004 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 16)
85. CREEP Radiohead (1993 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 25)
86. MAGIC B.o.B featuring Rivers Cuomo (2010 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 26)
87. CANDY Iggy Pop (1990 – HP: #9, WEEKS: 28)
88. MAGIC Coldplay (2014 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 28)
89. ALONE Heart (1987 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 21)
90. SMILE Uncle Kracker (2010 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 26)
91. PARIS The Chainsmokers (2017 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 29)
92. ALIVE Pearl Jam (1992 – HP: #9, WEEKS: 24)
93. TRULY Lionel Richie (1982 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 25)
94. WORLD Bee Gees (1967 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 14)
95. SACHA Hank B. Marvin (1969 – HP: #20, WEEKS: 38)
96. WORDS F.R. David (1983 – HP: #12, WEEKS: 41)
97. ENEMY Imagine Dragons & JID (2021 – HP: #15, WEEKS: 49)
98. RINGO Lorne Greene (1964 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 12)
99. SMILE Nat King Cole (1955 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 33)
100. CRAZY Seal (1991 – HP: #9, WEEKS: 24)
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THE TOP 100 SINGLES FROM 1981

The most successful singles from the Australian charts that first entered the Top 100 in 1981. All ongoing success from 1982 onwards has been included.

1. DOWN UNDER Men At Work (HP: #1, WEEKS IN THE TOP 100: 40)
2. PHYSICAL Olivia Newton-John (HP: #1, WEEKS: 28)
3. ANTMUSIC Adam And The Ants (HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
4. BETTE DAVIS EYES Kim Carnes (HP: #1, WEEKS: 20)
5. START ME UP The Rolling Stones (HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
6. COUNTING THE BEAT The Swingers (HP: #1, WEEKS: 23)
7. WIRED FOR SOUND Cliff Richard (HP: #2, WEEKS: 30)
8. ENDLESS LOVE Diana Ross & Lionel Richie (HP: #1, WEEKS: 23)
9. STARS ON 45 Stars On 45 (HP: #1, WEEKS: 25)
10. JEALOUS GUY Roxy Music (HP: #1, WEEKS: 22)
11. TAINTED LOVE Soft Cell (HP: #1, WEEKS: 28) *includes ’91 Remix
12. WHO CAN IT BE NOW Men At Work (HP: #2, WEEKS: 24)
13. CENTERFOLD The J. Geils Band (HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
14. DEV-O LIVE (EP) Devo (HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
15. TROUBLE Lindsey Buckingham (HP: #1, WEEKS: 22)
16. THIS OLE HOUSE Shakin’ Stevens (HP: #1, WEEKS: 25)
17. 9 TO 5 (MORNING TRAIN) Sheena Easton (HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
18. YOU DRIVE ME CRAZY Shakin’ Stevens (HP: #1, WEEKS: 19)
19. YOU WEREN’T IN LOVE WITH ME Billy Field (HP: #1, WEEKS: 22)
20. JESSIES GIRL Rick Springfield (HP: #1, WEEKS: 22)
21. KIDS IN AMERICA Kim Wilde (HP: #5, WEEKS: 25)
22. IN THE AIR TONIGHT Phil Collins (HP: #3, WEEKS: 43) *includes 1988 version
23. OUR LIPS ARE SEALED The Go-Go’s (HP: #2, WEEKS: 22)
24. TURN ME LOOSE Loverboy (HP: #3, WEEKS: 24)
25. GIRLS CAN GET IT Dr. Hook (HP: #3, WEEKS: 24)
26. ANGEL OF THE MORNING Juice Newton (HP: #2, WEEKS: 18)
27. EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC The Police (HP: #2, WEEKS: 18)
28. KEEP ON LOVING YOU REO Speedwagon (HP: #3, WEEKS: 23)
29. LOUISE (WE GET IT RIGHT) Jona Lewie (HP: #2, WEEKS: 21)
30. GOTTA PULL MYSELF TOGETHER The Nolans (HP: #3, WEEKS: 23)
31. HOLD ON TIGHT Electric Light Orchestra (HP: #5, WEEKS: 21)
32. WOMAN John Lennon (HP: #4, WEEKS: 16)
33. IT’S MY PARTY Dave Stewart with Barbara Gaskin (HP: #4, WEEKS: 19)
34. THE STROKE Billy Squier (HP: #5, WEEKS: 26)
35. PRECIOUS TO ME Phil Seymour (HP: #6, WEEKS: 38)
36. TONIGHT I’M YOURS Rod Stewart (HP: #6, WEEKS: 25)
37. CHARIOTS OF FIRE Vangelis (HP: #21, WEEKS: 64)
38. UNDER PRESSURE Queen & David Bowie (HP: #6, WEEKS: 26)
39. WAITING FOR A GIRL LIKE YOU Foreigner (HP: #3, WEEKS: 26)
40. IF I WERE A CARPENTER Swanee (HP: #5, WEEKS: 18)
41. BAD HABITS Billy Field (HP: #4, WEEKS: 21)
42. SAY I LOVE YOU Renee Geyer (HP: #5, WEEKS: 20)
43. I WON’T LET YOU DOWN Ph.D (HP: #5, WEEKS: 19)
44. LET’S HANG ON Barry Manilow (HP: #4, WEEKS: 21)
45. PRINCE CHARMING Adam And The Ants (HP: #4, WEEKS: 18)
46. FOR YOUR EYES ONLY Sheena Easton (HP: #6, WEEKS: 23)
47. IF YOU LEAVE ME CAN I COME TOO? Mental As Anything (HP: #4, WEEKS: 21)
48. HISTORY NEVER REPEATS Split Enz (HP: #4, WEEKS: 16)
49. SLOW HAND Pointer Sisters (HP: #5, WEEKS: 23)
50. (SI SI) JE SUIS UN ROCK STAR Bill Wyman (HP: #5, WEEKS: 17)
51. RAPTURE Blondie (HP: #5, WEEKS: 15)
52. CAMBODIA Kim Wilde (HP: #7, WEEKS: 24)
53. THE WILD COLONIAL BOY Dr. Hook (HP: #4, WEEKS: 15)
54. MAKING YOUR MIND UP Bucks Fizz (HP: #6, WEEKS: 21)
55. COOL WORLD Mondo Rock (HP: #8, WEEKS: 22)
56. ONE DAY IN YOUR LIFE Michael Jackson (HP: #9, WEEKS: 35)
57. THEY WON’T LET MY GIRLFRIEND TALK TO ME Jimmy And The Boys (HP: #8, WEEKS: 20)
58. FADE TO GREY Visage (HP: #6, WEEKS: 19)
59. CHEQUERED LOVE Kim Wilde (HP: #6, WEEKS: 21)
60. URGENT Foreigner (HP: #24, WEEKS: 38)
61. QUEEN OF HEARTS Juice Newton (HP: #8, WEEKS: 27)
62. STAND AND DELIVER Adam And The Ants (HP: #12, WEEKS: 21)
63. SCREAMING JETS Johnny Warman (HP: #9, WEEKS: 24)
64. 9 TO 5 Dolly Parton (HP: #9, WEEKS: 19)
65. PLANET EARTH Duran Duran (HP: #8, WEEKS: 26)
66. ONLY FOR SHEEP The Bureau (HP: #5, WEEKS: 19)
67. BOYS IN TOWN Divinyls (HP: #8, WEEKS: 21)
68. JUST SO LONELY Get Wet (HP: #15, WEEKS: 23)
69. I LOVE A RAINY NIGHT Eddie Rabbitt (HP: #6, WEEKS: 19)
70. GIRLS ON FILM Duran Duran (HP: #11, WEEKS: 22)
71. DE DO DO DO, DE DA DA DA The Police (HP: #6, WEEKS: 15)
72. ARTHUR’S THEME (BEST THAT YOU CAN DO) Christopher Cross (HP: #13, WEEKS: 24)
73. STOP DRAGGIN’ MY HEART AROUND Stevie Nicks with Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers (HP: #10, WEEKS: 18)
74. GREEN DOOR Shakin’ Stevens (HP: #8, WEEKS: 16)
75. TOO MANY TIMES Mental As Anything (HP: #6, WEEKS: 20)
76. THE LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE Bucks Fizz (HP: #15, WEEKS: 22)
77. VIENNA Ultravox (HP: #11, WEEKS: 18)
78. THE BREAKUP SONG Greg Kihn Band (HP: #14, WEEKS: 23)
79. LOVE IN MOTION Icehouse (HP: #10, WEEKS: 23)
80. LOOKING FOR CLUES Robert Palmer (HP: #23, WEEKS: 31)
81. THE BEACH BOYS MEDLEY The Beach Boys (HP: #16, WEEKS: 27)
82. SHAKE IT UP The Cars (HP: #10, WEEKS: 20)
83. THE ONE THAT YOU LOVE Air Supply (HP: #10, WEEKS: 19)
84. HIP, SHAKE, JERK The Quick (HP: #12, WEEKS: 21)
85. ALL THOSE YEARS AGO George Harrison (HP: #9, WEEKS: 14)
86. LOVE ACTION (I BELIEVE IN LOVE) The Human League (HP: #12, WEEKS: 26)
87. ROCK AND ROLL AIN’T NOISE POLLUTION AC/DC (HP: #7, WEEKS: 16)
88. THINGS DON’T SEEM Australian Crawl (HP: #11, WEEKS: 17)
89. TO CUT A LONG STORY SHORT Spandau Ballet (HP: #15, WEEKS: 25)
90. YOUR LOVE STILL BRINGS ME TO MY KNEES Marcia Hines (HP: #10, WEEKS: 18)
91. HOOKED ON CLASSICS Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (HP: #9, WEEKS: 18)
92. ROCK AND ROLL DREAMS COME THROUGH Jim Steinman (HP: #18, WEEKS: 23)
93. YOU GOT NOTHING I WANT Cold Chisel (HP: #12, WEEKS: 19)
94. BEAUTIFUL WORLD Devo (HP: #14, WEEKS: 18)
95. FIVE GREAT GIFT IDEAS FROM THE REELS (EP) The Reels (HP: #12, WEEKS: 18)
96. RUNAWAY BOYS Stray Cats (HP: #15, WEEKS: 18)
97. WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE Diana Ross (HP: #15, WEEKS: 19)
98. SUPER FREAK Rick James (HP: #26, WEEKS: 33)
99. PRIVATE EYES Daryl Hall & John Oates (HP: #17, WEEKS: 19)
100. SHOULD I DO IT Pointer Sisters (HP: #16, WEEKS: 18)
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THE TOP 100 “THE THING” SINGLES OF ALL TIME

Every song needs a “thing” to sing about, whether they are your favourite things, or things you never want to see again. Things are important, and for some songs, so important that “the thing” is the title.

This countdown celebrates the most successful singles on the Australian charts since 1950 that have a “The _______” title, with the blank being one single word. Songs with a sub-title in brackets count, as long as the main title fits the theme. I have also allowed songs that repeat the theme perfectly (eg. “The ____, The ____” ), as long as there are no other words involved (eg. “The ____ And The ____ ” is ineligible).

1. THE PRAYER Anthony Callea (2004 – HP: #1, WEEKS IN THE TOP 100: 25)
2. THE LOOK Roxette (1989 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
3. THE WEDDING Julie Rogers (1964 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 30)
4. THE UNICORN The Irish Rovers (1968 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 31)
5. THE FLAME Cheap Trick (1988 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 27)
6. THE HORSES Daryl Braithwaite (1991 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 42)
7. THE MONSTER Eminem featuring Rihanna (2013 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 31)
8. THE BUSINESS Tiësto (2020 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 71)
9. THE ENTERTAINER Marvin Hamlisch (1974 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 23)
10. THE STAR Ross D. Wyllie (1969 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
11. THE SIGN Ace Of Base (1994 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 22)
12. THE CHA-CHA-CHA Bobby Rydell (1962 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 20)
13. THE BEST Tina Turner (1989 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 35)
14. THE BOYS The Shadows (1962 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 19)
15. THE LETTER The Box Tops (1967 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 24)
16. THE TIME (DIRTY BIT) The Black Eyed Peas (2010 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 32)
17. THE STREAK Ray Stevens (1974 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 23)
18. THE WANDERER Dion (1962 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 20)
19. THE KEY: THE SECRET Urban Cookie Collective (1993 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 30)
20. THE HILLS The Weeknd (2015 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 52)
21. THE CLIMB Miley Cyrus (2009 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 52)
22. THE FLY U2 (1991 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 16)
23. THE TWIST Chubby Checker (1960 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 30)
24. THE FEAR Lily Allen (2008 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 36)
25. THE STROKE Billy Squier (1981 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 26)
26. THE THING Phil Harris (1951 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
27. THE FLOOR Johnny Gill (1993 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 28)
28. (THEME FROM) THE MONKEES The Monkees (1967 – HP: #8, WEEKS: 28) * from The Monkees Vol.1 EP
29. THE BOX Roddy Ricch (2020 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 34)
30. THE REFLEX Duran Duran (1984 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 18)
31. THE ISRAELITES Desmond Dekker (1969 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 16)
32. THE MIDDLE Zedd & Grey featuring Maren Morris (2018 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 44)
33. THE GREATEST Sia featuring Kendrick Lamar (2016 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 27)
34. THE HAREM Mr. Acker Bilk And His Paramount Jazz Band (1964 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 19)
35. THE ITCH Vitamin C (2000 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 21)
36. THE END Earl Grant (1958 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 24)
37. THE ROSE Bette Midler (1980 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 23)
38. THE STRIPPER David Rose And His Orchestra (1962 – HP: #8, WEEKS: 23)
39. THE HITMAN AB Logic (1993 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 23)
40. THE LOCO-MOTION Grand Funk (1974 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 22)
41. THE CHEATER Bob Kuban And The In-Men (1966 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 16)
42. THE WANDERER Donna Summer (1980 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 17)
43. THE FIX Nelly featuring Jeremih (2015 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 27)
44. THE GLOBE Big Audio Dynamite II (1991 – HP: #8, WEEKS: 26)
45. THE PRETENDER Foo Fighters (2007 – HP: #10, WEEKS: 43)
46. THE WEIGHT Jimmy Barnes with The Badloves (1993 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 16)
47. THE CRUNCH The Rah Band (1977 – HP: #16, WEEKS: 33)
48. THE OTHERS TV Rock vs. Dukes Of Windsor (2007 – HP: #10, WEEKS: 32)
49. THE WARRIOR Scandal featuring Patty Smyth (1984 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 20)
50. THE JOKER Steve Miller Band (1974 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 19)
51. THA CROSSROADS Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (1996 – HP: #15, WEEKS: 29)
52. THE POWER Snap! (1990 – HP: #13, WEEKS: 29)
53. THE UNFORGIVEN Metallica (1991 – HP: #10, WEEKS: 21)
54. THE BOMB! (THESE SOUNDS FALL INTO MY MIND) The Bucketheads (1995 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 23)
55. THE BOXER Simon And Garfunkel (1969 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 17)
56. THE WAY Fastball (1998 – HP: #14, WEEKS: 32)
57. THE ANTHEM Good Charlotte (2003 – HP: #14, WEEKS: 26)
58. THE NIGHTS Avicii (2015 – HP: #9, WEEKS: 32)
59. THE FIGHTER Gym Class Heroes featuring Ryan Tedder (2012 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 20)
60. THE HAPPENING The Supremes (1967 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 15)
61. THE POWER Vanessa Amorosi (2000 – HP: #8, WEEKS: 21)
62. THE MAN Aloe Blacc (2014 – HP: #10, WEEKS: 19) *from Wake Me Up EP
63. THE CREEPS Camille Jones vs. Fedde Le Grand (2007 – HP: #15, WEEKS: 26)
64. THE CRUSHER The Atlantics (1963 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 15)
65. THE OCEAN Mike Perry (2016 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 32)
66. THE THING Les Welch And His Orchestra (1951 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
67. THE REASON Hoobastank (2004 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 12)
68. THE KILL (BURY ME) 30 Seconds To Mars (2006 – HP: #20, WEEKS: 37)
69. THE FIGHTER Keith Urban featuring Carrie Underwood (2016 – HP: #19, WEEKS: 34)
70. THE HUSTLE Van McCoy (1975 – HP: #9, WEEKS: 18)
71. THE RIDDLE Nik Kershaw (1984 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 18)
72. THE MACK Nevada featuring Mark Morrison & Fetty Wap (2016 – HP: #9, WEEKS: 24)
73. THE SAVAGE The Shadows (1962 – HP: #8, WEEKS: 15)
74. THE MESSAGE Grandmaster Flash And The Furious Five (1983 – HP: #21, WEEKS: 23)
75. THE SPARTANS Sounds Incorporated (1964 – HP: #8, WEEKS: 14)
76. THE CURE Lady Gaga (2017 – HP: #10, WEEKS: 20)
77. THE GAMBLER Kenny Rogers (1979 – HP: #25, WEEKS: 21)
78. THE FOX (WHAT DOES THE FOX SAY?) Ylvis (2013 – HP: #9, WEEKS: 21)
79. THE WIRE Haim (2013 – HP: #12, WEEKS: 26)
80. THE FRESHMEN The Verve Pipe (1997 – HP: #28, WEEKS: 33)
81. THE WRECKONING Boomkat (2003 – HP: #16, WEEKS: 15)
82. THE ONE Elton John (1992 – HP: #15, WEEKS: 15)
83. THE LOCO-MOTION Little Eva (1962 – HP: #16, WEEKS: 25)
84. THE MOTTO Tiësto & Ava Max (2022 – HP: #22, WEEKS: 26)
85. THE RAPPER The Jaggerz (1970 – HP: #14, WEEKS: 15)
86. THE HUCKLEBUCK Chubby Checker (1960 – HP: #24, WEEKS: 27)
87. THE BUZZ Hermitude featuring Mataya & Young Tapz (2015 – HP: #20, WEEKS: 25)
88. THE DAYS Avicii (2014 – HP: #10, WEEKS: 23)
89. THE STROLL The Diamonds (1958 – HP: #23, WEEKS: 17)
90. THE PARTY Uncanny X-Men (1985 – HP: #18, WEEKS: 17)
91. THE DISTANCE Cake (1997 – HP: #21, WEEKS: 17)
92. THE WHALE Fielding & Dyer (1972 – HP: #22, WEEKS: 24)
93. THE UNICORN The Bachelors (1968 – HP: #23, WEEKS: 14)
94. THE GIFT INXS (1993 – HP: #16, WEEKS: 15)
95. THE WANDERER Robby Snowden (1966 – HP: #29, WEEKS: 18)
96. THE WEEKEND Michael Gray (2005 – HP: #14, WEEKS: 14)
97. THE ONE Shakira (2003 – HP: #16, WEEKS: 13)
98. THE RIVER King Trigger (1982 – HP: #32, WEEKS: 18)
99. THE LETTER Joe Cocker (1970 – HP: #27, WEEKS: 16)
100. THE PIE The Sutherland Brothers Band (1972 – HP: #28, WEEKS: 20)
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THE TOP 100 SINGLES FROM 2009

The most successful singles on the Australian Top 100 Singles charts that first appeared in 2009. All ongoing success from 2010 onwards is counted.
1. I GOTTA FEELING The Black Eyed Peas (HP: #1, WEEKS IN TOP 100: 106)
2. TIK TOK Ke$ha (HP: #1, WEEKS: 74)
3. SEXY BITCH David Guetta featuring Akon (HP: #1, WEEKS: 53)
4. BOOM BOOM POW The Black Eyed Peas (HP: #1, WEEKS: 54)
5. FIREFLIES Owl City (HP: #1, WEEKS: 57)
6. RIGHT ROUND Flo Rida featuring Ke$ha (HP: #1, WEEKS: 56)
7. BAD ROMANCE Lady Gaga (HP: #2, WEEKS: 56)
8. HALO Beyonce (HP: #3, WEEKS: 69)
9. EMPIRE STATE OF MIND Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys (HP: #4, WEEKS: 70)
10. MEET ME HALFWAY The Black Eyed Peas (HP: #1, WEEKS: 35)
11. LIKE IT LIKE THAT Guy Sebastian (HP: #1, WEEKS: 36)
12. THE LAST DAY ON EARTH Kate Miller-Heidke (HP: #3, WEEKS: 41)
13. REPLAY Iyaz (HP: #1, WEEKS: 29)
14. DOWN Jay Sean featuring Lil Wayne (HP: #2, WEEKS: 34)
15. PAPARAZZI Lady Gaga (HP: #2, WEEKS: 47)
16. TELEPHONE Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce (HP: #3, WEEKS: 55)
17. JAI HO! (YOU ARE MY DESTINY) A.R. Rahman & The Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger (HP: #1, WEEKS: 28)
18. LITTLE LION MAN Mumford & Sons (HP: #3, WEEKS: 62)
19. EVACUATE THE DANCEFLOOR Cascada (HP: #3, WEEKS: 34)
20. NOT FAIR Lily Allen (HP: #3, WEEKS: 44)
21. SWEET DREAMS Beyonce (HP: #2, WEEKS: 36)
22. STARSTRUKK 3OH!3 featuring Katy Perry (HP: #4, WEEKS: 31)
23. THE CLIMB Miley Cyrus (HP: #5, WEEKS: 52)
24. NEW DIVIDE Linkin Park (HP: #3, WEEKS: 40)
25. WE MADE YOU Eminem (HP: #1, WEEKS: 20)
26. YOU BELONG WITH ME Taylor Swift (HP: #5, WEEKS: 50) *includes Taylor’s Version
27. BLACK BOX Stan Walker (HP: #2, WEEKS: 27)
28. BREAKEVEN The Script (HP: #3, WEEKS: 43)
29. MEMORIES David Guetta featuring Kid Cudi (HP: #3, WEEKS: 35)
30. THIS IS WHO I AM Vanessa Amorosi (HP: #1, WEEKS: 30)
31. WHATCHA SAY Jason Derulo (HP: #5, WEEKS: 41)
32. I KNOW YOU WANT ME (CALLE UCHO) Pitbull (HP: #6, WEEKS: 36)
33. GOOD GIRLS GO BAD Cobra Starship featuring Leighton Meester (HP: #5, WEEKS: 31)
34. PARTY IN THE U.S.A. Miley Cyrus (HP: #6, WEEKS: 42)
35. DON’T TRUST ME 3OH!3 (HP: #3, WEEKS: 23)
36. MY LIFE WOULD SUCK WITHOUT YOU Kelly Clarkson (HP: #5, WEEKS: 23)
37. BATTLEFIELD Jordin Sparks (HP: #4, WEEKS: 21)
38. DEAD AND GONE T.I. featuring Justin Timberlake (HP: #4, WEEKS: 22)
39. LOVEGAME Lady Gaga (HP: #4, WEEKS: 24)
40. WHEN LOVE TAKES OVER David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland (HP: #6, WEEKS: 46)
41. HER DIAMONDS Rob Thomas (HP: #3, WEEKS: 23)
42. HAVEN’T MET YOU YET Michael Buble (HP: #9, WEEKS: 38)
43. HEY BOYS AND GIRLS (TRUTH OF THE WORLD Pt.2) Evermore (HP: #4, WEEKS: 27)
44. SWEET DISPOSITION The Temper Trap (HP: #14, WEEKS: 64)
45. BULLETPROOF La Roux (HP: #5, WEEKS: 35)
46. CHASE THAT FEELING Hilltop Hoods (HP: #8, WEEKS: 43)
47. LOVE SEX MAGIC Ciara featuring Justin Timberlake (HP: #5, WEEKS: 20)
48. SOMEDAY SOON Natalie Bassingthwaighte (HP: #7, WEEKS: 22)
49. ART OF LOVE Guy Sebastian featuring Jordin Sparks (HP: #8, WEEKS: 27)
50. BAD INFLUENCE P!nk (HP: #6, WEEKS: 23)
51. HOTEL ROOM SERVICE Pitbull (HP: #11, WEEKS: 27) *includes Remix featuring Nicole Scherzinger
52. HEAVY CROSS Gossip (HP: #7, WEEKS: 37)
53. FUNHOUSE P!nk (HP: #6, WEEKS: 31)
54. RUN THIS TOWN Jay-Z featuring Rihanna & Kanye West (HP: #9, WEEKS: 28)
55. ROCK & ROLL Eric Hutchinson (HP: #9, WEEKS: 24)
56. RIVERSIDE Sidney Samson (HP: #10, WEEKS: 26)
57. 3 Britney Spears (HP: #6, WEEKS: 20)
58. DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ Glee Cast (HP: #5, WEEKS: 34) *includes Regionals Version
59. ACCORDING TO YOU Orianthi (HP: #8, WEEKS: 25)
60. ROCK THAT BODY The Black Eyed Peas (HP: #8, WEEKS: 22)
61. PLEASE DON’T LEAVE ME P!nk (HP: #11, WEEKS: 31)
62. THE BOY DOES NOTHING Alesha Dixon (HP: #8, WEEKS: 21)
63. DAY N NITE (CROOKERS REMIX) Kid Cudi (HP: #15, WEEKS: 23) *includes Original Explicit Version
64. WAKING UP IN VEGAS Katy Perry (HP: #11, WEEKS: 28)
65. BONKERS Dizzee Rascal & Armand Van Helden (HP: #13, WEEKS: 33)
66. UP/DOWN Jessica Mauboy (HP: #11, WEEKS: 19)
67. IMMA BE The Black Eyed Peas (HP: #7, WEEKS: 21)
68. 21 GUNS Green Day (HP: #14, WEEKS: 30)
69. UNDISCLOSED DESIRES Muse (HP: #11, WEEKS: 30)
70. RUSSIAN ROULETTE Rihanna (HP: #7, WEEKS: 18)
71. UPRISING Muse (HP: #23, WEEKS: 40)
72. BEEN WAITING Jessica Mauboy (HP: #12, WEEKS: 22)
73. ONE TIME Justin Bieber (HP: #23, WEEKS: 31)
74. HUSH HUSH; HUSH HUSH The Pussycat Dolls (HP: #10, WEEKS: 20)
75. SHE’S A GENIUS Jet (HP: #20, WEEKS: 30)
76. IF TODAY WAS YOUR LAST DAY Nickelback (HP: #26, WEEKS: 35)
77. ALREADY GONE Kelly Clarkson (HP: #12, WEEKS: 19)
78. BROKEN LEG Bluejuice (HP: #27, WEEKS: 34)
79. I WANNA The All-American Rejects (HP: #15, WEEKS: 26)
80. ONE WAY ROAD John Butler Trio (HP: #15, WEEKS: 20)
81. BEFORE THE WORST The Script (HP: #10, WEEKS: 24)
82. I CAN TRANSFORM YA Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne & Swizz Beatz (HP: #21, WEEKS: 24)
83. JIZZ IN MY PANTS The Lonely Island (HP: #10, WEEKS: 18)
84. KISS ME THRU THE PHONE Soulja Boy Tell’em featuring Sammie (HP: #16, WEEKS: 22)
85. JUMP Flo Rida featuring Nelly Furtado (HP: #18, WEEKS: 19)
86. MORNING AFTER DARK Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado & SoShy (HP: #19, WEEKS: 24)
87. FEELS LIKE WOAH Wes Carr (HP: #14, WEEKS: 18)
88. WE ARE THE PEOPLE Empire Of The Sun (HP: #24, WEEKS: 27)
89. LIKE IT LOUD Cassie Davis (HP: #11, WEEKS: 25)
90. IF U SEEK AMY Britney Spears (HP: #11, WEEKS: 19)
91. 22 Lily Allen (HP: #12, WEEKS: 18)
92. BODIES Robbie Williams (HP: #4, WEEKS: 17)
93. CAUGHT IN THE CROWD Kate Miller-Heidke (HP: #33, WEEKS: 38)
94. EVERYBODY’S FREE Global Deejays featuring Rozalla (HP: #7, WEEKS: 18)
95. FOREIGN LAND Eskimo Joe (HP: #13, WEEKS: 21)
96. BECAUSE Jessica Mauboy (HP: #9, WEEKS: 15)
97. I DO NOT HOOK UP Kelly Clarkson (HP: #9, WEEKS: 18)
98. OBSESSED Mariah Carey (HP: #13, WEEKS: 15) *includes Cahill Club Mix
99. KNOCK YOU DOWN Keri Hilson featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo (HP: #24, WEEKS: 19)
100. SECOND CHANCE Shinedown (HP: #19, WEEKS: 21)
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THE TOP 100 LEAST SUCCESSFUL #1 SINGLES OF ALL TIME

While the summit of the Australian Charts is the ultimate goal for every pop star, sometimes the success is rather short lived. This list highlights the least successful singles on the Australian charts that have reached #1.
1. PINK VENOM BlackPink (2022 – HP: #1, WEEKS IN THE TOP 100: 7)
2. CARDIGAN Taylor Swift (2020 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 10)
3. SHOUT IT OUT Reece Mastin (2012 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 14)
4. STAY WITH ME BABY Karise Eden (2012 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 2) *debuted with Gold Status
5. RISE Katy Perry (2016 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 12)
6. ALL TOO WELL (TAYLOR’S VERSION) Taylor Swift (2021 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 23)
7. ALIVE Dami Im (2013 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 12)
8. WILLOW Taylor Swift (2020 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 22)
9. STEER Missy Higgins (2007 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
10. 2 HEARTS Kylie Minogue (2007 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 18)
11. LEARN TO FLY Shannon Noll (2004 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 16)
12. THE SAINTS ARE COMING U2 & Green Day (2006 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 8)
13. EVERYTIME Britney Spears (2004 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 8)
14. HOLD ME CLOSER Elton John & Britney Spears (2022 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 17)
15. IN YOUR EYES Kylie Minogue (2002 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 14)
16. THIS IS AMERICA Childish Gambino (2018 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 16)
17. DRAG ME DOWN One Direction (2015 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 27)
18. WHITE FLAG Dido (2003 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 9)
19. UNTIL IT SLEEPS Metallica (1996 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 16)
20. JESUS TO A CHILD George Michael (1996 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 10)
21. WINGS Delta Goodrem (2015 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 17)
22. HARLEM SHAKE Baauer (2013 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 12)
23. I’M MOVING ON Scott Cain (2002 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 16)
24. BORROW MY HEART Taylor Henderson (2013 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 23)
25. SIGN OF THE TIMES Harry Styles (2017 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 23)
26. LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO Taylor Swift (2017 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
27. OUT WITH MY BABY Guy Sebastian (2004 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 17)
28. SING Ed Sheeran (2014 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 39)
29. WHAT YOU’VE DONE TO ME Samantha Jade (2012 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
30. ALL I NEED IS YOU Guy Sebastian (2004 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 20)
31. AMERICAN PIE Madonna (2000 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 17)
32. PILLOWTALK Zayn (2016 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 27)
33. IF I WERE A CARPENTER Bobby Darin (1966 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 16)
34. MR. KNOW IT ALL Kelly Clarkson (2011 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 24)
35. BODY Russ Millions x Tion Wayne (2021 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 33)
36. BEAUTIFUL DAY U2 (2000 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 23)
37. SLOW Kylie Minogue (2003 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
38. TOXIC Britney Spears (2004 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 13)
39. BLOW ME (ONE LAST KISS) P!nk (2012 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 25)
40. GLIMPSE OF US Joji (2022 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 27)
41. WHEN I’M GONE Eminem (2006 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 18)
42. ROCK YOUR BODY Justin Timberlake (2003 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 20)
43. SUPER FREAKY GIRL Nicki Minaj (2022 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 19)
44. START AGAIN Conrad Sewell (2015 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 23)
45. ONE IN A MILLION Euphoria (1992 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 16)
46. SHE LOOKS SO PERFECT 5 Seconds Of Summer (2014 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 39)
47. YOU Wes Carr (2008 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 25)
48. FOLLOW ME Uncle Kracker (2001 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 14)
49. RISE UP Australian Idol – Final 12 (2003 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 10)
50. POSITIONS Ariana Grande (2020 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 34)
51. PAPERBACK WRITER The Beatles (1966 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 11)
52. YEAH! Usher featuring Ludacris & Lil’ Jon (2004 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 17)
53. IN MY BLOOD The Veronicas (2016 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 27)
54. JUST SAY SO Brian McFadden featuring Kevin Rudolf (2010 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 17)
55. RAIN Anthony Callea (2005 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
56. ASS BACK HOME Gym Class Heroes featuring Neon Hitch (2012 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 17)
57. HELLO MUDDAH, HELLO FADDUH! (A LETTER FROM CAMP) Allan Sherman (1963 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 12)
58. NICE FOR WHAT Drake (2018 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 39)
59. ARE YOU WITH ME (ORIGINAL MIX) Lost Frequencies (2015 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 29)
60. YOU DON’T OWN ME Grace featuring G-Eazy (2015 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 23)
61. EAT IT “Weird Al” Yankovic (1984 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 12)
62. THIS IS WHO I AM Vanessa Amorosi (2009 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 30)
63. WHO LET THE DOGS OUT Baha Men (2000 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 10)
64. OOPS!…I DID IT AGAIN Britney Spears (2000 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 11)
65. STUCK ON YOU Elvis Presley (1960 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 15)
66. NO TEARS LEFT TO CRY Ariana Grande (2018 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 44)
67. BILLS LunchMoney Lewis (2015 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 25)
68. THE FLY U2 (1991 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 16)
69. SPINNING AROUND Kylie Minogue (2000 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 18)
70. WE MADE YOU Eminem (2009 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 20)
71. 5, 6, 7, 8 Steps (1998 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 25)
72. BURN Jessica Mauboy (2008 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 35)
73. TOO GOOD AT GOODBYES Sam Smith (2017 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 42)
74. THE FOUR WINDS AND THE SEVEN SEAS Bing Crosby / Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra (1950 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 15)
75. RUDE BOY Rihanna (2010 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 29)
76. FANTASY Mariah Carey (1995 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 22)
77. HOP SCOTCH POLKA Guy Lomardo & His Royal Canadians / Art Mooney & His Orchestra (1950 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 15)
78. RUN IT! Chris Brown (2006 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
79. WHAT IS LIFE George Harrison (1971 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 17)
80. IN MY FEELINGS Drake (2018 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 33)
81. GOODY TWO SHOES Adam Ant (1982 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 14)
82. OH, HAPPY DAY Lawrence Welk & His Champagne Music / Les Welch & His Orchestra (1953 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 13)
83. 7 RINGS Ariana Grande (2019 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 41)
WHEN THE WAR IS OVER Cosima (2004 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 22)
84. ORANGE COLOURED SKY Danny Kaye & Patty Andrews / Nat “King” Cole (1951 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 17)
85. JUST LIKE FIRE P!nk (2016 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 30)
86. SIGNS Snoop Dogg featuring Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake (2005 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 17)
87. ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS Kylie Minogue (2000 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 22)
88. MY PLACE Nelly (2004 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 24)
89. BUBBLY Colbie Caillat (2008 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 36)
90. MARVELLOUS The Twelfth Man (1992 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 14)
91. CHIRPY CHIRPY CHEEP CHEEP Lally Stott (1971 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 30)
92. HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE Calvin Harris & Disciples (2015 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 38)
93. ROLLERCOASTER B*Witched (1998 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 22)
94. SHINE Shannon Noll (2005 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 27)
95. BAD BLOOD Taylor Swift (2014 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 33)
96. WHAT ABOUT US P!nk (2017 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 34)
97. FALLING Julee Cruise (1991 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 17)
98. WALK LIKE A MAN The 4 Seasons (1963 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 16)
99. BEAUTIFUL SOUL Jesse McCartney (2005 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 14)
100. I’M THE ONE DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne (2017 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 32)
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THE TOP 100 SINGLES FROM THE 1970s

The biggest singles on the Australian charts that first entered in the 1970s. All ongoing success from 1980 onwards has been added, including remixed and live versions, as long as credited to the exact same artist.

1. FERNANDO ABBA (1976 – HP: #1, WEEKS IN TOP 100: 40)
2. EAGLE ROCK Daddy Cool (1971 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 52)
3. BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY Queen (1976 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 98)
4. MAMMA MIA ABBA (1975 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 44)
5. MULL OF KINTYRE Wings (1977 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 30)
6. YOU’RE THE ONE THAT I WANT John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John (1978 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 33)
7. POPCORN Hot Butter (1972 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 32)
8. DECEMBER, 1963 (OH WHAT A NIGHT) The Four Seasons (1976 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 57) *includes 1992 Remix
9. BILLY – DON’T BE A HERO Paper Lace (1974 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 25)
10. EVIE Stevie Wright (1974 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
11. DANCING QUEEN ABBA (1976 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 42)
12. LAY YOUR LOVE ON ME Racey (1979 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 31)
13. LET IT BE The Beatles (1970 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 33)
14. IMAGINE John Lennon (1971 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 50) *includes 1988 Imagine EP
15. TIE A YELLOW RIBBON ROUND THE OLD OAK TREE Dawn featuring Tony Orlando (1973 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 32)
16. DADDY COOL Drummond (1971 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 34)
17. AMERICAN PIE Don McLean (1972 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
18. NEVER NEVER NEVER Shirley Bassey (1973 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 29)
19. THE PUSHBIKE SONG The Mixtures (1970 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 31)
20. IN THE SUMMERTIME The Mixtures (1970 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 31)
21. THE NIGHT CHICAGO DIED Paper Lace (1974 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
22. FOX ON THE RUN The Sweet (1975 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 32)
23. JANUARY Pilot (1975 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 25)
24. SPIRIT IN THE SKY Norman Greenbaum (1970 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
25. THE WAY YOU DO IT Pussyfoot (1976 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 24)
26. LET’S STICK TOGETHER Bryan Ferry (1976 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 44) *includes 1988 Remix
27. STAYIN’ ALIVE Bee Gees (1978 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 24)
28. VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR Buggles (1979 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 22)
29. DON’T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA Julie Covington (1977 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
30. I JUST WANT TO BE YOUR EVERYTHING Andy Gibb (1977 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 27)
31. IF YOU LEAVE ME NOW Chicago (1976 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 32)
32. RIVERS OF BABYLON Boney M. (1978 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 24)
33. MY SWEET LORD George Harrison (1971 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 29)
34. YOU’RE SO VAIN Carly Simon (1973 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
35. I THINK I LOVE YOU The Partridge Family (1970 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 34)
36. SEASONS IN THE SUN Terry Jacks (1974 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 27)
37. BEN Michael Jackson (1972 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 32)
38. MAGGIE MAY Rod Stewart (1971 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
39. HOWZAT Sherbet (1976 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 29)
40. JUMP IN MY CAR Ted Mulry Gang (1975 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 33)
41. HEART OF GLASS Blondie (1979 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 24)
42. LOOKING OUT MY BACK DOOR Creedence Clearwater Revival (1970 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 24)
43. LOVE IS IN THE AIR John Paul Young (1978 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 51) *includes The Ballroom Mix
44. BANKS OF THE OHIO Olivia Newton-John (1971 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 25)
45. MY COO CA CHOO Alvin Stardust (1974 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
46. KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONG Roberta Flack (1973 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 24)
47. WITHOUT YOU Nilsson (1972 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
48. DON’T GO BREAKING MY HEART Elton John & Kiki Dee (1976 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 23)
49. Y.M.C.A. Village People (1978 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 29)
50. CAN THE CAN Suzi Quatro (1973 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 29)
51. WALK RIGHT IN Dr. Hook (1977 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 22)
52. ANGIE The Rolling Stones (1973 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
53. I GO TO RIO Peter Allen (1977 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 23)
54. I WAS MADE FOR LOVIN’ YOU Kiss (1979 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 37)
55. PUPPY LOVE Donny Osmond (1972 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
56. I LOVE YOU, I HONESTLY LOVE YOU Olivia Newton-John (1974 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 23)
57. DON’T STOP ‘TIL YOU GET ENOUGH Michael Jackson (1979 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 39)
58. BORN TO BE ALIVE Patrick Hernandez (1979 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 40)
59. (THEY LONG TO BE) CLOSE TO YOU Carpenters (1970 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 32)
60. SOME GIRLS Racey (1979 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 33)
61. EL CONDOR PASA Simon And Garfunkel (1970 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 25)
62. MY SHARONA The Knack (1979 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 33)
63. COMPUTER GAMES Mi-Sex (1979 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 25)
64. I DON’T LIKE MONDAYS The Boomtown Rats (1979 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 23)
65. BOPPIN’ THE BLUES Blackfeather (1972 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 28)
66. THREE TIMES A LADY Commodores (1978 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 32)
67. CROCODILE ROCK Elton John (1973 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 27)
68. S.O.S. ABBA (1975 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 29)
69. BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER Simon And Garfunkel (1970 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 32)
70. DREAMS Fleetwood Mac (1977 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 134)
71. DA YA THINK I’M SEXY? Rod Stewart (1978 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 24)
72. UP AROUND THE BEND Creedence Clearwater Revival (1970 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 22)
73. AND I LOVE YOU SO Perry Como (1973 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 31)
74. POP MUZIK M (1979 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 27) *includes 1989 Remix
75. LE FREAK Chic (1978 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
76. PALOMA BLANCA George Baker Selection (1975 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 34)
77. RASPUTIN Boney M. (1978 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 23)
78. FAREWELL AUNTY JACK Grahame Bond (1974 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
79. TORN BETWEEN TWO LOVERS Mary MacGregor (1977 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 22)
80. THAT’S ROCK AND ROLL Shaun Cassidy (1976 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 29)
81. BLACK BETTY Ram Jam (1977 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 50) *includes 1990 Rough N’ Ready Remix
82. RANGER’S WALTZ The Moms And Dads (1971 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 30)
83. A SONG OF JOY Miguel Rios (1970 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 31)
84. YOU Marcia Hines (1977 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 25)
85. L.A. INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Susan Raye (1971 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 28)
86. S-S-S-SINGLE BED Fox (1976 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 24)
87. MISSISSIPPI Pussycat (1976 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 42)
88. KNOCK ON WOOD Amii Stewart (1979 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 27)
89. PLEASE MR. POSTMAN Carpenters (1974 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 23)
90. KISS YOU ALL OVER Exile (1978 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 25)
91. DADDY DON’T YOU WALK SO FAST Wayne Newton (1972 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 29)
92. MACHO MAN Village People (1978 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 28)
93. SORROW David Bowie (1974 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 24)
94. IN THE SUMMERTIME Mungo Jerry (1970 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 30)
95. HE DID WITH ME Vicki Lawrence (1973 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 31)
96. LIVING NEXT DOOR TO ALICE Smokie (1977 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 23)
97. I’D LOVE YOU TO WANT ME Lobo (1972 – HP: #2, WEEKS IN TOP 100: 29)
98. MONEY MONEY MONEY ABBA (1976 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 18)
99. LOVE WILL KEEP US TOGETHER Captain & Tennille (1975 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 27)
100. BLACK IS BLACK La Belle Epoque (1978 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 34)
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THE TOP 100 #11 SINGLES OF ALL TIME

The most successful singles from the Australian charts that reached #11 as its’ highest position.

1. GHOST Justin Bieber (2021 – HP: #11, WEEKS IN THE TOP 100: 63)
2. UFO Sneaky Sound System (2007 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 58)
3. LOVE WILL LEAD YOU BACK Taylor Dayne (1990 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 39)
4. PLANS Birds Of Tokyo (2010 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 52)
5. WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN’ GOIN’ ON Jerry Lee Lewis (1957 – #11, WEEKS: 23)
6. SWEET CHILD O’ MINE Guns N’ Roses (1988 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 44)
7. TREATY (FILTHY LUCRE REMIX) Yothu Yindi (1991 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 31)
8. SICK AND TIRED Billy Thorpe And The Aztecs (1964 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 30)
9. ALL CRIED OUT Allure featuring 112 (1997 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 34)
10. I’M NOT THE ONLY ONE Sam Smith (2014 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 47)
11. I TURN TO YOU Melanie C (2000 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 29)
12. SKINNY GIRLS Alan O’Day (1980 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 31)
13. MELTING POT Blue Mink (1970 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 25)
14. RUNAWAY TRAIN Soul Asylum (1993 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 29)
15. ROLLIN’ Limp Bizkit (2001 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 26)
16. SHE WOLF (FALLING TO PIECES) David Guetta featuring Sia (2012 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 35)
17. DR. LOVE Tina Charles (1977 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 38)
18. LOSE CONTROL Meduza x Becky Hill x Goodboys (2019 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 40)
19. BEACH BABY The First Class (1974 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 35)
20. SET YOU FREE N-Trance (1995 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 35)
21. HE’S SO SHY Pointer Sisters (1980 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 23)
22. NEVER TEAR US APART INXS (1988 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 38)
23. BACK ON THE CHAIN GANG Pretenders (1982 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 23)
24. ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE Phil Collins (1989 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 27)
25. LUMP The Presidents Of The United States Of America (1995 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 30)
26. WHO DO U LOVE Deborah Cox (1996 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 43)
27. SET FIRE TO THE RAIN Adele (2011 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 49)
28. THEME FROM S-EXPRESS S’Express (1988 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 39) *includes The Return Trip
29. POPCORN Crazy Frog (2005 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 29)
30. (THERE’S GOTTA BE) MORE TO LIFE Stacie Orrico (2003 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 26)
31. BLINDED BY THE LIGHT Manfred Mann’s Earth Band (1976 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 24)
32. HOW DO YOU DO Jigsaw (1972 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 26)
33. FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN Ted Mulry (1971 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 32)
34. BITTER SWEET SYMPHONY The Verve (1997 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 35)
35. EVERYBODY’S FREE (TO FEEL GOOD) Rozalla (1991 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 37)
36. SPACE ODDITY David Bowie (1973 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 27)
37. THE REAL SLIM SHADY Eminem (2000 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 47)
38. MR. NATURAL Bee Gees (1974 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 35)
39. FAMILY PORTRAIT P!nk (2002 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 24)
40. WHY DON’T THEY UNDERSTAND George Hamilton IV (1958 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 23)
41. WRAP ME UP Alex Party (1996 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 31)
42. DOGS ARE TALKING The Angels (1990 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 23)
43. BOYS (SUMMERTIME LOVE) Sabrina (1988 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 31)
44. HOTEL ROOM SERVICE Pitbull (2009 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 27) *includes Remix version featuring Nicole Scherzinger
45. LOSING MY RELIGION R.E.M. (1991 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 24)
46. DARE Gorillaz (2005 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 25)
47. 20 MILES Ray Brown And The Whispers (1965 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 23)
48. DEMONS Imagine Dragons (2013 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 34)
49. AIN’T NO PLEASING YOU Chas & Dave (1982 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 29)
50. INTO YOU Ariana Grande (2016 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 34)
51. GIRLS ON FILM Duran Duran (1981 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 22)
52. WILD ONE Bobby Rydell (1960 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 22)
53. OUT OF TOUCH Daryl Hall & John Oates (1984 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 22)
54. THE BOMB! (THESE SOUNDS FALL INTO MY MIND) The Bucketheads (1995 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 23)
55. WHIP IT! LunchMoney Lewis featuring Chloe Angelides (2015 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 26)
56. (A LITTLE BOY CALLED) SMILEY Red Perksey And His Orchestra And Chorus with Ray Dickson (1956 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 18)
57. TIME Craig Douglas (1961 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 23)
58. CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION T. Rex (1972 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 27)
59. I’M EVERY WOMAN Whitney Houston (1993 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 22)
60. WAND’RING STAR Lee Marvin (1970 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 22)
61. TEARS Ken Dodd (1965 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 19)
62. THE IMPRESSION THAT I GET The Mighty Mighty Bosstones (1998 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 26)
63. ANYTHING FOR YOU Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine (1988 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 26)
64. PLEASURE AND PAIN Divinyls (1985 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 25)
65. AIN’T NO LOVE (AIN’T NO USE) Sub Sub featuring Melanie Williams (1993 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 24)
66. ANYONE WHO HAD A HEART Dionne Warwick (1964 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 22)
67. BAM BAM Camila Cabello featuring Ed Sheeran (2022 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 31)
68. MONEY The Flying Lizards (1979 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 29)
69. STOP & STARE OneRepublic (2008 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 32)
70. LOVEFOOL The Cardigans (1997 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 26)
71. 5.7.0.5. City Boy (1978 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 21)
72. SHADOW DANCING Andy Gibb (1978 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 21)
73. TEA FOR TWO CHA CHA The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra with Warren Covington (1958 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 22)
74. SHOOP SHOOP DIDDY WOP CUMMA CUMMA WANG DANG Monte Video And The Cassettes (1983 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 20)
75. I SEE YOU BABY Groove Armada (1999 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 23)
76. VIENNA Ultravox (1981 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 18)
77. I DROVE ALL NIGHT Cyndi Lauper (1989 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 23)
78. WARRIOR Havana Brown (2013 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 24)
79. WALK ME HOME P!nk (2019 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 23)
80. SHOWER Becky G (2014 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 25)
81. ALBATROSS Fleetwood Mac (1969 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 27)
82. I’M INTO SOMETHING GOOD Herman’s Hermits (1964 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 19)
83. IN TOO DEEP Belinda Carlisle (1996 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 25)
84. STRONG ENOUGH Cher (1999 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 22)
85. THIS IS YOUR NIGHT Amber (1996 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 26)
86. I REALLY DON’T WANT TO KNOW / THERE GOES MY EVERYTHING Elvis Presley (1971 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 26)
87. RUSSIANS Sting (1986 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 21)
88. AS THE DAYS GO BY Daryl Braithwaite (1988 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 21)
89. AT THIS MOMENT Billy Vera And The Beaters (1987 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 22)
90. LEAVE ME LONELY Hilltop Hoods (2018 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 31)
91. THE RIGHT COMBINATION Seiko featuring Donnie Wahlberg (1990 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 18)
92. IT’S RAINING AGAIN Supertramp (1982 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 16)
93. FLY ROBIN FLY Silver Convention (1975 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 26)
94. WE’VE GOT TONIGHT Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton (1983 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 19)
95. WISEMEN James Blunt (2006 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 22)
96. AM I EVER GONNA SEE YOUR FACE AGAIN The Angels (1976 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 36) *includes Live version
97. 4,003,221 TEARS FROM NOW Judy Stone (1964 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 20)
98. AROUND THE WORLD (LA LA LA LA LA) atc (2001 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 19)
99. TINA MARIE Perry Como (1956 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 16)
100. I NEED A DOLLAR Aloe Blacc (2011 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 33)

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THE TOP 100 SINGLES FROM 1983

The most successful singles on the Australian Singles Charts that first entered in 1983. All ongoing success from 1984 onwards is included in the list.
1. AUSTRALIANA Austen Tayshus (HP: #1, WEEKS IN THE TOP 100: 40)
2. FLASHDANCE…WHAT A FEELING Irene Cara (HP: #1, WEEKS: 27)
3. ISLANDS IN THE STREAM Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton (HP: #1, WEEKS: 37)
4. ALL NIGHT LONG (ALL NIGHT) Lionel Richie (HP: #1, WEEKS: 31)
5. BILLIE JEAN Michael Jackson (HP: #1, WEEKS: 35)
6. TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART Bonnie Tyler (HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
7. KARMA CHAMELEON Culture Club (HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
8. SEMANTICS EP (featuring “Reckless”) Australian Crawl (HP: #1, WEEKS: 24)
9. ORIGINAL SIN INXS (HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
10. LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD Pat Benatar (HP: #1, WEEKS: 22)
11. BEAT IT Michael Jackson (HP: #2, WEEKS: 31)
12. SAVE YOUR LOVE Renée & Renato (HP: #3, WEEKS: 33)
13. I WAS ONLY 19 (A WALK IN THE GREEN LIGHT) Redgum (HP: #1, WEEKS: 22)
14. BOP GIRL Pat Wilson (HP: #2, WEEKS: 23)
15. TWISTING BY THE POOL Dire Straits (HP: #2, WEEKS: 19)
16. UPTOWN GIRL Billy Joel (HP: #1, WEEKS: 20)
17. COME SAID THE BOY Mondo Rock (HP: #2, WEEKS: 23)
18. EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE The Police (HP: #2, WEEKS: 21)
19. BLUE MONDAY New Order (HP: #4, WEEKS: 52) *includes Blue Monday 1988
20. RAIN Dragon (HP: #2, WEEKS: 26)
21. GIVE IT UP KC And The Sunshine Band (HP: #3, WEEKS: 23)
22. RED RED WINE UB40 (HP: #2, WEEKS: 22)
23. 1999 Prince & the Revolution (HP: #2, WEEKS: 38) *includes New Power Generation version
24. LET’S DANCE David Bowie (HP: #2, WEEKS: 22)
25. SAY SAY SAY Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson (HP: #4, WEEKS: 22)
26. ELECTRIC AVENUE Eddy Grant (HP: #2, WEEKS: 21)
27. TWIST OF FATE Olivia Newton-John (HP: #4, WEEKS: 20)
28. YOU CAN’T HURRY LOVE Phil Collins (HP: #3, WEEKS: 18)
29. LISTENING Pseudo Echo (HP: #4, WEEKS: 20)
30. I’M STILL STANDING Elton John (HP: #3, WEEKS: 21)
31. MANIAC Michael Sembello (HP: #2, WEEKS: 17)
32. YOUNG GUNS (GO FOR IT!) Wham! (HP: #4, WEEKS: 18)
33. CHURCH OF THE POISON MIND Culture Club (HP: #4, WEEKS: 18)
34. SEXUAL HEALING Marvin Gaye (HP: #4, WEEKS: 20)
35. THE SAFETY DANCE Men Without Hats (HP: #5, WEEKS: 23)
36. SEND ME AN ANGEL Real Life (HP: #6, WEEKS: 28) *includes Send Me An Angel ’89
37. I.O.U. Freeez (HP: #3, WEEKS: 23)
38. MODERN LOVE David Bowie (HP: #6, WEEKS: 22)
39. UNION OF THE SNAKE Duran Duran (HP: #4, WEEKS: 16)
40. PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ Taco (HP: #5, WEEKS: 21)
41. I GUESS THAT’S WHY THEY CALL IT THE BLUES Elton John (HP: #4, WEEKS: 18)
42. DROP THE PILOT Joan Armatrading (HP: #6, WEEKS: 21)
43. TRUE Spandau Ballet (HP: #4, WEEKS: 19)
44. SHE WORKS HARD FOR THE MONEY Donna Summer (HP: #4, WEEKS: 17)
45. MAGGIE Foster & Allen (HP: #17, WEEKS: 36)
46. TONIGHT, I CELEBRATE MY LOVE Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack (HP: #10, WEEKS: 26)
47. IS THERE SOMETHING I SHOULD KNOW Duran Duran (HP: #4, WEEKS: 15)
48. SHINY SHINY Haysi Fantayzee (HP: #3, WEEKS: 18)
49. WHY ME? Irene Cara (HP: #5, WEEKS: 22)
50. WORDS F.R. David (HP: #12, WEEKS: 41)
51. DON’T PAY THE FERRYMAN Chris De Burgh (HP: #5, WEEKS: 25)
52. CHANGE IN MOOD Kids In The Kitchen (HP: #10, WEEKS: 22)
53. LIVING ON THE CEILING Blancmange (HP: #5, WEEKS: 15)
54. BABY I NEED YOUR LOVIN’ Carl Carlton (HP: #12, WEEKS: 27)
55. ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE TO REMIND ME Naked Eyes (HP: #7, WEEKS: 23)
56. SWEET DREAMS (ARE MADE OF THIS) Eurythmics (HP: #6, WEEKS: 19)
57. CUM ON FEEL THE NOIZE Quiet Riot (HP: #9, WEEKS: 20)
58. IN A BIG COUNTRY Big Country (HP: #7, WEEKS: 20)
59. OVERKILL Men At Work (HP: #5, WEEKS: 14)
60. GOLD Spandau Ballet (HP: #9, WEEKS: 19)
61. WHITE WEDDING Billy Idol (HP: #9, WEEKS: 23)
62. COMPUTER ONE Dear Enemy (HP: #15, WEEKS: 25)
63. FRACTION TOO MUCH FRICTION Tim Finn (HP: #8, WEEKS: 20)
64. MOONLIGHT SHADOW Mike Oldfield with Maggie Reilly (HP: #6, WEEKS: 19)
65. TELL HER ABOUT IT Billy Joel (HP: #9, WEEKS: 23)
66. CRYSTAL Elton John (HP: #12, WEEKS: 23)
67. SHOOP SHOOP DIDDY WOP CUMMA CUMMA WANG DANG Monte Video And The Cassettes (HP: #11, WEEKS: 20)
68. DER KOMMISSAR Falco (HP: #7, WEEKS: 17)
69. CATCH ME I’M FALLING Real Life (HP: #8, WEEKS: 27)
70. BURNING UP Madonna (HP: #13, WEEKS: 25)
71. ROCKIT Herbie Hancock (HP: #16, WEEKS: 31)
72. WE’VE GOT TONIGHT Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton (HP: #11, WEEKS: 19)
73. SOLITAIRE Laura Branigan (HP: #5, WEEKS: 17)
74. I DON’T WANNA DANCE Eddy Grant (HP: #21, WEEKS: 34)
75. JUST BE GOOD TO ME The S.O.S. Band (HP: #17, WEEKS: 23)
76. LITTLE RED CORVETTE Prince (HP: #8, WEEKS: 16)
77. (KEEP FEELING) FASCINATION The Human League (HP: #8, WEEKS: 16)
78. CANDY GIRL New Edition (HP: #10, WEEKS: 19)
79. WHAM RAP Wham! (HP: #9, WEEKS: 18)
80. THIS IS NOT A LOVE SONG Public Image Limited (HP: #17, WEEKS: 22)
81. WHEREVER I LAY MY HAT (THAT’S MY HOME) Paul Young (HP: #9, WEEKS: 17)
82. TIME (CLOCK OF THE HEART) Culture Club (HP: #12, WEEKS: 18)
83. I HEAR MOTION Models (HP: #16, WEEKS: 21)
84. POWER AND THE PASSION Midnight Oil (HP: #8, WEEKS: 18)
85. MONTEGO BAY The Allniters (HP: #19, WEEKS: 19)
86. EVERYWHERE I GO QED (HP: #19, WEEKS: 26)
87. BABY JANE Rod Stewart (HP: #10, WEEKS: 15)
88. NO SENSE Cold Chisel (HP: #14, WEEKS: 19)
89. JEOPARDY The Greg Kihn Band (HP: #11, WEEKS: 19)
90. TOO SHY Kajagoogoo (HP: #6, WEEKS: 14)
91. OWNER OF A LONELY HEART Yes (HP: #14, WEEKS: 18)
92. THE MESSAGE Grandmaster Flash And The Furious Five (HP: #21, WEEKS: 23)
93. RIGHT BY YOUR SIDE Eurythmics (HP: #15, WEEKS: 18)
94. ORCHARD ROAD Leo Sayer (HP: #17, WEEKS: 20)
95. MAD WORLD Tears For Fears (HP: #12, WEEKS: 18)
96. COME BACK AND STAY Paul Young (HP: #18, WEEKS: 21)
97. HERE I GO AGAIN Whitesnake (HP: #24, WEEKS: 29) *includes 1987 version
98. SCIENCE FICTION Divinyls (HP: #13, WEEKS: 17)
99. LET’S GO TO BED The Cure (HP: #15, WEEKS: 17)
100. BAD BOYS Wham! (HP: #9, WEEKS: 13)
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