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THE TOP 100 NON-#1 SINGLES FROM THE 1980s

The biggest singles from the Australian charts first entering during the 1980s, but never reaching #1. All ongoing success from 1990 onwards has been included.

Updated: 24/10/24

1. LAST CHRISTMAS Wham! (1984 – HP: #2 WEEKS IN THE TOP 100: 60)
2. GHOSTBUSTERS Ray Parker, Jr. (1984 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 32)
3. DANCING IN THE DARK Bruce Springsteen (1984 – HP: #5 WEEKS: 64)
4. WIRED FOR SOUND Cliff Richard (1981 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 30)
5. RUN TO PARADISE Choirboys (1987 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 36)
6. THE TIME WARP Original Cast Of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (1980 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 30)
7. A GROOVY KIND OF LOVE Phil Collins (1988 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 24)
8. OLD TIME ROCK & ROLL Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band (1984 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 55)
9. LADY IN RED Chris De Burgh (1986 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 31)
10. BEDROOM EYES Kate Ceberano (1989 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 25)
11. POISON Alice Cooper (1989 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 29)
12. RELAX Frankie Goes To Hollywood (1984 – HP: #5 WEEKS: 58) includes MCMXCIII Remix
13. ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL (PART 2) Pink Floyd (1980 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 26)
14. THRILLER Michael Jackson (1984 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 46)
15. LIVE IT UP Mental As Anything (1985 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 23)
16. RIDE ON TIME Black Box (1989 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 37)
17. THE ONLY WAY IS UP Yazz And The Plastic Population (1988 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 30)
18. BRASS IN POCKET Pretenders (1980 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 26)
19. TEARDROPS Womack & Womack (1988 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 31)
20. IF I COULD 1927 (1988 – HP: #4 WEEKS: 30)
21. THE FINAL COUNTDOWN Europe (1987 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 33) includes 2000 version
22. DON’T LEAVE ME THIS WAY The Communards featuring Sarah Jane Morris (1986 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 26)
23. DON’T STAND SO CLOSE TO ME The Police (1980 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 35) includes ’86 version
24. YOU SPIN ME ROUND (LIKE A RECORD) Dead Or Alive (1985 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 47) includes ’96 remix
25. TAKE MY BREATH AWAY Berlin (1986 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 28)
26. BEAT IT Michael Jackson (1983 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 31)
27. WHO CAN IT BE NOW Men At Work (1981 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 24)
28. YOU CAN CALL ME AL Paul Simon (1986 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 27)
29. WE DIDN’T START THE FIRE Billy Joel (1989 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 23)
30. SOLID ROCK Goanna (1982 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 26)
31. TO BE A LOVER Billy Idol (1986 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 28)
32. NEED YOU TONIGHT INXS (1987 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 29)
33. DREAMING MY DREAMS WITH YOU Colleen Hewett (1980 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 22)
34. BLACK VELVET Alannah Myles (1989 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 30)
35. MONEY FOR NOTHING Dire Straits (1985 – HP: #4 WEEKS: 32)
36. SAVE YOUR LOVE Renee And Renato (1983 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 33)
37. SUDDENLY Angry Anderson (1987 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 28)
38. NOTHING’S GONNA STOP US NOW Starship (1987 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 25)
39. KEY LARGO Bertie Higgins (1982 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 25)
40. BETTER BE HOME SOON Crowded House (1988 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 23)
41. I WANT THAT MAN Deborah Harry (1989 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 29) includes 2000 remix
42. THE BEST Tina Turner (1989 – HP: #4 WEEKS: 36)
43. DON’T KNOW MUCH Linda Ronstadt featuring Aaron Neville (1989 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 33)
44. MASTER BLASTER (JAMMIN’) Stevie Wonder (1980 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 23)
45. STIMULATION Wa Wa Nee (1986 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 27)
46. BELIEVE IT OR NOT Joey Scarbury (1982 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 26)
47. BAD Michael Jackson (1987 – HP: #4 WEEKS: 27)
48. BOP GIRL Pat Wilson (1983 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 23)
49. WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU The Romantics (1980 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 24)
50. TUCKER’S DAUGHTER Ian Moss (1989 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 24)
51. GIRL I’M GONNA MISS YOU Milli Vanilli (1989 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 30)
52. I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE Martika (1989 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 23)
53. TWISTING BY THE POOL Dire Straits (1983 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 19)
54. ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST Queen (1980 – HP: #5 WEEKS: 44)
55. SHY BOY Bananarama (1982 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 21)
56. ROCK THE CASBAH The Clash (1982 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 24)
57. COME SAID THE BOY Mondo Rock (1983 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 23)
58. ESPECIALLY FOR YOU Jason Donovan & Kylie Minogue (1989 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 20)
59. EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE The Police (1983 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 21)
60. HARD TO SAY I’M SORRY Chicago (1982 – HP: #4 WEEKS: 28)
61. HEAVEN IS A PLACE ON EARTH Belinda Carlisle (1988 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 21)
62. OUR LIPS ARE SEALED The Go-Go’s (1981 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 22)
63. IN THE AIR TONIGHT Phil Collins (1981 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 43) includes ’88 remix
64. BLUE MONDAY New Order (1983 – HP: #4 WEEKS: 52) includes 1988 version
65. ALL I WANT IS YOU U2 (1989 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 24)
66. KIDS IN AMERICA Kim Wilde (1981 – HP: #5 WEEKS: 25)
67. SAY YOU, SAY ME Lionel Richie (1985 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 27)
68. STUCK WITH YOU Huey Lewis And The News (1986 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 24)
69. WHAT YOU NEED INXS (1985 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 22)
70. GOOD TIMES Jimmy Barnes & INXS (1986 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 21)
71. RAIN Dragon (1983 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 26)
72. TURN ME LOOSE Loverboy (1981 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 24)
73. YOU’VE LOST THAT LOVIN’ FEELIN’ Long John Baldry & Kathi MacDonald (1980 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 23)
74. GIVE IT UP KC & the Sunshine Band (1983 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 23)
75. IF YOU WANT MY LOVE Cheap Trick (1982 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 25)
76. DRESSED FOR SUCCESS Roxette (1989 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 25)
77. RED RED WINE UB40 (1983 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 22)
78. COMING UP Paul McCartney (1980 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 18)
79. GIRLS CAN GET IT Dr. Hook (1981 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 24)
80. 1999 Prince And The Revolution (1983 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 38) includes New Power Generation version
81. BABOOSHKA Kate Bush (1980 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 21)
82. SPACE INVADERS Player [1] (1980 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 28)
83. HE’S MY NUMBER ONE Christie Allen (1980 – HP: #4 WEEKS: 21)
84. HEAVEN (MUST BE THERE) Eurogliders (1984 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 24)
85. HEARTBREAKER Dionne Warwick (1982 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 21)
86. DANCING ON THE CEILING Lionel Richie (1986 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 22)
87. JESSE Carly Simon (1980 – HP: #4 WEEKS: 31)
88. PRESSURE DOWN John Farnham (1986 – HP: #4 WEEKS: 26)
89. BATDANCE Prince (1989 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 19)
90. YOU GOT IT Roy Orbison (1989 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 20)
91. EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC The Police (1981 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 18)
92. CONCRETE AND CLAY Martin Plaza (1986 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 17)
93. THE TIDE IS HIGH Blondie (1980 – HP: #4 WEEKS: 21)
94. ANGEL OF THE MORNING Juice Newton (1981 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 18)
95. HANDLE WITH CARE Traveling Wilburys (1988 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 22)
96. SIX MONTHS IN A LEAKY BOAT Split Enz (1982 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 17)
97. LET’S DANCE David Bowie (1983 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 22)
98. ALL FIRED UP Pat Benatar (1988 – HP: #2 WEEKS: 24)
99. WHENEVER YOU NEED SOMEBODY Rick Astley (1988 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 20)
100. A MATTER OF TRUST Billy Joel (1986 – HP: #3 WEEKS: 25)
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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 SINGLES FROM THE 60s

The most successful singles on the Australian charts first entering during the 1960s. All ongoing success from 1970 onwards is counted for the list.

1. HEY JUDE The Beatles (1968 – HP: #1, Weeks In Top 100: 31)
2. I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND The Beatles (1963 – HP: #1, Weeks: 41)
3. QUE SERA, SERA (WHATEVER WILL BE, WILL BE) Normie Rowe (1965 – HP: #1, Weeks: 32)
4. UNCHAINED MELODY The Righteous Brothers (1965 – HP: #1, Weeks: 42)
5. THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKIN’ Nancy Sinatra (1966 – HP: #1, Weeks: 24)
6. THE LAST WALTZ Engelbert Humperdinck (1967 – HP: #1, Weeks: 31)
7. RUNAWAY Del Shannon (1961 – HP: #1, Weeks: 37)
8. THE CARNIVAL IS OVER The Seekers (1965 – HP: #1, Weeks: 32)
9. I SAW HER STANDING THERE The Beatles (1964 – HP: #1, Weeks: 29)
10. IT’S NOW OR NEVER Elvis Presley (1960 – HP: #1, Weeks: 28)
11. HELP! The Beatles (1965 – HP: #1, Weeks: 25)
12. SHE LOVES YOU The Beatles (1963 – HP: #3, Weeks: 55)
13. I FEEL FINE The Beatles (1964 – HP: #1, Weeks: 23)
14. SADIE (THE CLEANING LADY) Johnny Farnham (1967 – HP: #1, Weeks: 34)
15. WE CAN WORK IT OUT The Beatles (1965 – HP: #1, Weeks: 21)
16. I’M GONNA KNOCK ON YOUR DOOR Eddie Hodges (1961 – HP: #1, Weeks: 25)
17. A HARD DAY’S NIGHT The Beatles (1964 – HP: #1, Weeks: 24)
18. THIS IS MY SONG Petula Clark (1967 – HP: #1, Weeks: 23)
19. WORKING FOR THE MAN Roy Orbison (1962 – HP: #1, Weeks: 24)
20. CAN’T BUY ME LOVE The Beatles (1964 – HP: #1, Weeks: 25)
21. RAINDROPS KEEP FALLIN’ ON MY HEAD Johnny Farnham (1969 – HP: #1, Weeks: 25)
22. ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT? Elvis Presley (1960 – HP: #1, Weeks: 34)
23. OB-LA-DI OB-LA-DA The Beatles (1969 – HP: #1, Weeks: 23)
24. SNOOPY vs. THE RED BARON The Royal Guardsmen (1967 – HP: #1, Weeks: 25)
25. TRAVELIN’ MAN Ricky Nelson (1961 – HP: #1, Weeks: 22)
26. HONKY TONK WOMEN The Rolling Stones (1969 – HP: #1, Weeks: 21)
27. PENNY ARCADE Roy Orbison (1969 – HP: #1, Weeks: 26)
28. ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE The Beatles (1967 – HP: #1, Weeks: 15)
29. CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE Elvis Presley (1961 – HP: #1, Weeks: 39)
30. A WHITER SHADE OF PALE Procol Harum (1967 – HP: #1, Weeks: 35)
31. WOODEN HEART Elvis Presley (1961 – HP: #1, Weeks: 33)
32. ALL MY LOVING (EP) The Beatles (1964 – HP: #1, Weeks: 29)
33. JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE Jimmie Rodgers (1960 – HP: #1, Weeks: 41)
34. A SCOTTISH SOLDIER (GREEN HILLS OF TYROL) Andy Stewart (1961 – HP: #1, Weeks: 36)
35. GREEN, GREEN GRASS OF HOME Tom Jones (1966 – HP: #1, Weeks: 25)
36. THE WEDDING Julie Rogers (1964 – HP: #1, Weeks: 30)
37. GEORGY GIRL The Seekers (1967 – HP: #1, Weeks: 34)
38. STRANGER ON THE SHORE Mr. Acker Bilk with The Leon Young String Chorale (1962 – HP: #1, Weeks: 30)
39. CRYING IN THE CHAPEL Elvis Presley (1965 – HP: #1, Weeks: 22)
40. I’LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER YOU The Seekers (1965 – HP: #1, Weeks: 29)
41. LOVE IS BLUE (L’AMOUR EST BLEU) Paul Mauriat And His Orchestra (1968 – HP: #1, Weeks: 30)
42. I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER The Beatles (1964 – HP: #1, Weeks: 26)
43. SHE’S MY BABY Johnny O’Keefe (1960 – HP: #1, Weeks: 37)
44. THEME FROM EXODUS Ferrante And Teicher (1961 – HP: #2, Weeks: 29)
45. GOOD LUCK CHARM Elvis Presley (1962 – HP: #1, Weeks: 24)
46. HE’LL HAVE TO GO Jim Reeves (1960 – HP: #1, Weeks: 29)
47. THOSE WERE THE DAYS Mary Hopkin (1968 – HP: #2, Weeks: 25)
48. LITTLE ARROWS Leapy Lee (1968 – HP: #1, Weeks: 26)
49. HONEY Bobby Goldsboro (1968 – HP: #1, Weeks: 26)
50. SOMETHIN’ STUPID Nancy Sinatra & Frank Sinatra (1967 – HP: #1, Weeks: 21)
51. WIPE OUT The Surfaris (1963 – HP: #3, Weeks: 51)
52. WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD Louis Armstrong (1968 – HP: #1, Weeks: 45)
53. SOMEWHERE, MY LOVE (LARA’S THEME) Ray Conniff And The Singers (1966 – HP: #3, Weeks: 38)
54. THE UNICORN The Irish Rovers (1968 – HP: #1, Weeks: 31)
55. ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC The Beatles (1965 – HP: #1, Weeks: 19)
56. TELSTAR The Tornados (1962 – HP: #2, Weeks: 27)
57. FROM A JACK TO A KING Ned Miller (1962 – HP: #1, Weeks: 28)
58. ROSES ARE RED (MY LOVE) Bobby Vinton (1962 – HP: #1, Weeks: 25)
59. SAN FRANCISCO (BE SURE TO WEAR SOME FLOWERS IN YOUR HAIR) Scott McKenzie (1967 – HP: #2, Weeks: 27)
60. MULTIPLICATION Bobby Darin (1962 – HP: #1, Weeks: 23)
61. MIDNIGHT IN MOSCOW Kenny Ball And His Jazzmen (1962 – HP: #1, Weeks: 27)
62. MY BOOMERANG WON’T COME BACK Charlie Drake (1961 – HP: #1, Weeks: 20)
63. ALLEY CAT (OMKRING ET FLYGEL) Bent Fabric (1962 – HP: #2, Weeks: 28)
64. TIE ME KANGAROO DOWN SPORT Rolf Harris (1960 – HP: #1, Weeks: 29)
65. PIPELINE The Chantays (1963 – HP: #1, Weeks: 26)
66. HAIR The Cowsills (1969 – HP: #1, Weeks: 27)
67. SOMETHING / COME TOGETHER The Beatles (1969 – HP: #1, Weeks: 21)
68. THE REAL THING Russell Morris (1969 – HP: #1, Weeks: 26)
69. THE SWISS MAID Del Shannon (1962 – HP: #1, Weeks: 22)
70. ITCHYCOO PARK The Small Faces (1967 – HP: #2, Weeks: 24)
71. I’M COUNTING ON YOU Johnny O’Keefe (1961 – HP: #1, Weeks: 26)
72. OOH LA LA Normie Rowe (1966 – HP: #1, Weeks: 21)
73. HITCH HIKER Bobby And Laurie (1966 – HP: #1, Weeks: 20)
74. WOLVERTON MOUNTAIN Claude King (1962 – HP: #1, Weeks: 20)
75. NORTH TO ALASKA Johnny Horton (1960 – HP: #2, Weeks: 24)
76. MASSACHUSETTS (THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN) Bee Gees (1967 – HP: #1, Weeks: 21)
77. WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL The New Vaudeville Band (1966 – HP: #2, Weeks: 26)
78. I CAN’T STOP LOVING YOU Ray Charles (1962 – HP: #1, Weeks: 22)
79. RETURN TO SENDER Elvis Presley (1962 – HP: #1, Weeks: 35)
80. I’M A BELIEVER The Monkees (1967 – HP: #2, Weeks: 19)
81. MY OLD MAN’S A DUSTMAN (BALLAD OF A REFUSE DISPOSAL OFFICER) Lonnie Donegan And His Group (1960 – HP: #1, Weeks: 26)
82. GET BACK The Beatles (1969 – HP: #1, Weeks: 20)
83. THE LONELY BULL The Tijuana Brass featuring Herb Alpert (1962 – HP: #1, Weeks: 21)
84. WONDERLAND BY NIGHT Bert Kaempfert And His Orchestra (1960 – HP: #1, Weeks: 27)
85. PENNY LANE The Beatles (1967 – HP: #1, Weeks: 19)
86. CLAP YOUR HANDS The Beau-Marks (1960 – HP: #1, Weeks: 24)
87. WALK – DON’T RUN The Ventures (1960 – HP: #1, Weeks: 33) *includes ’64 version
88. SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME The Drifters (1960 – HP: #1, Weeks: 18)
89. TAMOURE Bill Justis (1963 – HP: #1, Weeks: 19)
90. HARPER VALLEY P.T.A. Jeanne C. Riley (1968 – HP: #2, Weeks: 21)
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91. UNDER THE BOARDWALK The Rolling Stones (1965 – HP: #1, Weeks: 19)
92. SUSPICIOUS MINDS Elvis Presley (1969 – HP: #1, Weeks: 22)
93. YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE Gerry And The Pacemakers (1963 – HP: #1, Weeks: 25)
94. GOODBYE, CRUEL WORLD James Darren (1961 – HP: #1, Weeks: 19)
95. PART THREE INTO PAPER WALLS Russell Morris (1969 – HP: #1, Weeks: 18)
96. WHERE DO YOU GO TO (MY LOVELY) Peter Sarstedt (1969 – HP: #1, Weeks: 20)
97. IN THE GHETTO Elvis Presley (1969 – HP: #1, Weeks: 25)
98. ELOISE Barry Ryan (1968 – HP: #1, Weeks: 22)
99. I REMEMBER YOU Frank Ifield (1962 – HP: #1, Weeks: 21)
100. HAVE I THE RIGHT? The Honeycombs (1964 – HP: #1, Weeks: 24)
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THE TOP 100 HIT-MAKERS OF THE 1970s

The most successful artists from the Australian Singles charts during the 1970s.

1. ABBA (HP: #1 – Weeks In Top 100: 247)
2. SHERBET (HP: #1 – Weeks: 344)
3. BEE GEES (HP: #1 – Weeks: 318)
4. OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN (HP: #1 – Weeks: 266)
5. ELVIS PRESLEY (HP: #1 – Weeks: 314)
6. ELTON JOHN (HP: #1 – Weeks: 319)
7. ROD STEWART (HP: #1 – Weeks: 232)
8. CARPENTERS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 291)
9. SUZI QUATRO (HP: #1 – Weeks: 204)
10. WINGS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 230)
11. THE SWEET (HP: #1 – Weeks: 241)
12. CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL (HP: #1 – Weeks: 107)
13. NEIL DIAMOND (HP: #2 – Weeks: 257)
14. JOHN PAUL YOUNG (HP: #2 – Weeks: 208)
15. BONEY M. (HP: #1 – Weeks: 133)
16. SKYHOOKS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 154)
17. HELEN REDDY (HP: #1 – Weeks: 156)
18. TED MULRY (HP: #1 – Weeks: 236) *includes Ted Mulry Gang
19. BAY CITY ROLLERS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 148)
20. DAWN (HP: #1 – Weeks: 132) *includes Tony Orlando & Dawn
21. DR. HOOK (HP: #1 – Weeks: 186)
22. JOHNNY FARNHAM (HP: #1 – Weeks: 162)
23. THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY (HP: #1 – Weeks: 115)
24. SMOKIE (HP: #2 – Weeks: 150)
25. THE MIXTURES (HP: #1 – Weeks: 79)
26. THE HOLLIES (HP: #1 – Weeks: 189)
27. DONNY OSMOND (HP: #1 – Weeks: 166)
28. GLEN CAMPBELL (HP: #1 – Weeks: 186)
29. DADDY COOL (HP: #1 – Weeks: 57)
30. DONNA SUMMER (HP: #1 – Weeks: 131)
31. LEO SAYER (HP: #2 – Weeks: 180)
32. PAPER LACE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 52)
33. GARY GLITTER (HP: #2 – Weeks: 136)
34. CAT STEVENS (HP: #2 – Weeks: 189)
35. MARCIA HINES (HP: #2 – Weeks: 149)
36. 10cc (HP: #2 – Weeks: 148)
37. VILLAGE PEOPLE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 73)
38. RACEY (HP: #1 – Weeks: 44)
39. GEORGE HARRISON (HP: #1 – Weeks: 109)
40. ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA (HP: #2 – Weeks: 147)
41. CHICAGO (HP: #1 – Weeks: 184)
42. SIMON AND GARFUNKEL (HP: #1 – Weeks: 56)
43. THE NEW SEEKERS (HP: #3 – Weeks: 169)
44. CARLY SIMON (HP: #1 – Weeks: 131)
45. THE ROLLING STONES (HP: #1 – Weeks: 118)
46. QUEEN (HP: #1 – Weeks: 130)
47. DAVID ESSEX (HP: #2 – Weeks: 146)
48. DRAGON (HP: #1 – Weeks: 126)
49. THE BEATLES (HP: #1 – Weeks: 60)
50. STATUS QUO (HP: #3 – Weeks: 133)
51. DAVID BOWIE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 166)
52. BRYAN FERRY (HP: #1 – Weeks: 85)
53. ROBERTA FLACK (HP: #1 – Weeks: 87)
54. HOT CHOCOLATE (HP: #4 – Weeks: 161)
55. BLONDIE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 90)
56. DARYL BRAITHWAITE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 123)
57. SLADE (HP: #3 – Weeks: 177)
58. DON McLEAN (HP: #1 – Weeks: 70)
59. ALICE COOPER (HP: #2 – Weeks: 132)
60. JOHN LENNON (HP: #1 – Weeks: 90)
61. RINGO STARR (HP: #1 – Weeks: 100)
62. LITTLE RIVER BAND (HP: #1 – Weeks: 160)
63. BARRY MANILOW (HP: #3 – Weeks: 109)
64. GILBERT O’SULLIVAN (HP: #2 – Weeks: 107)
65. KISS (HP: #2 – Weeks: 97)
66. T. REX (HP: #2 – Weeks: 117)
67. DAVID CASSIDY (HP: #2 – Weeks: 121)
68. LEIF GARRETT (HP: #2 – Weeks: 62)
69. RAY STEVENS (HP: #3 – Weeks: 100)
70. ANDY GIBB (HP: #1 – Weeks: 79)
71. TOM JONES (HP: #3 – Weeks: 159)
72. MICHAEL JACKSON (HP: #1 – Weeks: 81)
73. BREAD (HP: #8 – Weeks: 160)
74. STEVIE WRIGHT (HP: #1 – Weeks: 49)
75. MELANIE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 85)
76. TINA CHARLES (HP: #4 – Weeks: 101)
77. FLEETWOOD MAC (HP: #3 – Weeks: 123)
78. NILSSON (HP: #1 – Weeks: 103)
79. AC/DC (HP: #9 – Weeks: 154)
80. CAPTAIN & TENNILLE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 103)
81. LOBO (HP: #2 – Weeks: 78)
82. DAVID SOUL (HP: #1 – Weeks: 55)
83. RUSSELL MORRIS (HP: #6 – Weeks: 141)
84. PILOT (HP: #1 – Weeks: 51)
85. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 52)
86. BARBRA STREISAND (HP: #4 – Weeks: 133)
87. CLIFF RICHARD (HP: #3 – Weeks: 111)
88. HUSH (HP: #4 – Weeks: 124)
89. GEORGE BAKER SELECTION (HP: #2 – Weeks: 91)
90. HOT BUTTER (HP: #1 – Weeks: 32)
91. VICKI LAWRENCE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 81)
92. PERRY COMO (HP: #2 – Weeks: 76)
93. JOHNNY CHESTER (HP: #9 – Weeks: 166)
94. SHAUN CASSIDY (HP: #2 – Weeks: 61)
95. DAVE EDMUNDS (HP: #5 – Weeks: 88)
96. TONY CHRISTIE (HP: #2 – Weeks: 101)
97. CHER (HP: #3 – Weeks: 82)
98. JON ENGLISH (HP: #5 – Weeks: 143)
99. DONNA FARGO (HP: #2 – Weeks: 66)
100. JOHN DENVER (HP: #5 – Weeks: 117)
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THE TOP 100 SINGLES FROM THE 2000s

The most successful singles from the Australian charts first entering during the 2000s (2000-2009). All ongoing success from 2010 onwards has been included for this list.

1. LOSE YOURSELF Eminem (2002 – HP: #1, Weeks In Top 100: 68)
2. THE PRAYER Anthony Callea (2004 – HP: #1, Weeks: 25)
3. ANGELS BROUGHT ME HERE Guy Sebastian (2003 – HP: #1, Weeks: 15)
4. I GOTTA FEELING The Black Eyed Peas (2009 – HP: #1, Weeks: 106)
5. WHAT ABOUT ME Shannon Noll (2004 – HP: #1, Weeks: 20)
6. TIK TOK Ke$ha (2009 – HP: #1, Weeks: 74)
7. THE KETCHUP SONG (ASEREJE) Las Ketchup (2002 – HP: #1, Weeks: 32)
8. WITHOUT ME Eminem (2002 – HP: #1, Weeks: 70)
9. DON’T CHA The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes (2005 – HP: #1, Weeks: 28)
10. POKER FACE Lady Gaga (2008 – HP: #1, Weeks: 106)
11. BRING ME TO LIFE Evanescence (2003 – HP: #1, Weeks: 39)
12. I WISH I WAS A PUNK ROCKER (WITH FLOWERS IN MY HAIR) Sandi Thom (2006 – HP: #1, Weeks: 51)
13. WHERE IS THE LOVE? The Black Eyed Peas (2003 – HP: #1, Weeks: 34)
14. APOLOGIZE Timbaland presents OneRepublic (2007 – HP: #1, Weeks: 45)
15. FLAUNT IT TV Rock featuring Seany B (2006 – HP: #1, Weeks: 68)
16. BORN TO TRY Delta Goodrem (2002 – HP: #1, Weeks: 33)
17. TEENAGE DIRTBAG Wheatus (2000 – HP: #1, Weeks: 33)
18. BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY Fergie (2007 – HP: #1, Weeks: 52) *includes “Personal” version
19. SEXY BITCH David Guetta featuring Akon (2009 – HP: #1, Weeks: 53)
20. LOVE STORY Taylor Swift (2008 – HP: #1, Weeks: 77) *includes Taylor’s Version
21. BOOM BOOM POW The Black Eyed Peas (2009 – HP: #1, Weeks: 39)
22. WHENEVER, WHEREVER Shakira (2002 – HP: #1, Weeks: 26)
23. SEXYBACK Justin Timberlake (2006 – HP: #1, Weeks: 79)
24. HIPS DON’T LIE Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean (2006 – HP: #1, Weeks: 49)
25. CAN’T FIGHT THE MOONLIGHT LeAnn Rimes (2001 – HP: #1, Weeks: 33)
26. IN DA CLUB 50 Cent (2003 – HP: #1, Weeks: 27)
27. SMOOTH CRIMINAL Alien Ant Farm (2001 – HP: #1, Weeks: 20)
28. LOW Flo Rida (2008 – HP: #1, Weeks: 72)
29. SHUT UP The Black Eyed Peas (2003 – HP: #1, Weeks: 22)
30. CAN’T GET YOU OUT OF MY HEAD Kylie Minogue (2001 – HP: #1, Weeks: 19)
31. HANGING BY A MOMENT Lifehouse (2001 – HP: #1, Weeks: 36)
32. I’M OUTTA LOVE Anastacia (2000 – HP: #1, Weeks: 30)
33. SEX ON FIRE Kings Of Leon (2008 – HP: #1, Weeks: 80)
34. SO WHAT P!nk (2008 – HP: #1, Weeks: 68)
35. ANGEL Shaggy featuring Rayvon (2001 – HP: #1, Weeks: 19)
36. I DON’T FEEL LIKE DANCIN’ Scissor Sisters (2006 – HP: #1, Weeks: 55)
37. DILEMMA Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland (2002 – HP: #1, Weeks: 23)
38. FIREFLIES Owl City (2009 – HP: #1, Weeks: 57)
39. AXEL F Crazy Frog (2005 – HP: #1, Weeks: 22)
40. GIRLFRIEND Avril Lavigne (2007 – HP: #1, Weeks: 44)
41. BLEEDING LOVE Leona Lewis (2007 – HP: #1, Weeks: 48)
42. UMBRELLA Rihanna featuring Jay-Z (2007 – HP: #1, Weeks: 62)
43. SWEET ABOUT ME Gabriella Cilmi (2008 – HP: #1, Weeks: 46)
44. STRAIGHT LINES Silverchair (2007 – HP: #1, Weeks: 72)
45. RIGHT ROUND Flo Rida featuring Ke$ha (2009 – HP: #1, Weeks: 56)
46. HERO Enrique Iglesias (2001 – HP: #1, Weeks: 31)
47. SOS Rihanna (2006 – HP: #1, Weeks: 48)
48. LONELY Akon (2005 – HP: #1, Weeks: 27)
49. IT WASN’T ME Shaggy featuring Rik Rok (2001 – HP: #1, Weeks: 21)
50. I KISSED A GIRL Katy Perry (2008 – HP: #1, Weeks: 41)
51. PREDICTABLE Delta Goodrem (2003 – HP: #1, Weeks: 29)
52. BLACK FINGERNAILS, RED WINE Eskimo Joe (2006 – HP: #6, Weeks: 68)
53. LOST WITHOUT YOU Delta Goodrem (2003 – HP: #1, Weeks: 32)
54. JUST DANCE Lady Gaga featuring Colby O’Donis (2008 – HP: #1, Weeks: 89) *includes Trevor Simpson Remix
55. LIPS OF AN ANGEL Hinder (2007 – HP: #1, Weeks: 45)
56. SWITCH Will Smith (2005 – HP: #1, Weeks: 33)
57. OVER AND OVER Nelly featuring Tim McGraw (2005 – HP: #1, Weeks: 21)
58. WHO KNEW P!nk (2006 – HP: #2, Weeks: 63)
59. COMPLICATED Avril Lavigne (2002 – HP: #1, Weeks: 16)
60. THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING Jessica Simpson (2005 – HP: #2, Weeks: 35)
61. THE WAY I ARE Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson (2007 – HP: #1, Weeks: 48)
62. STAN Eminem (2001 – HP: #1, Weeks: 26)
63. GROOVEJET (IF THIS AIN’T LOVE) Spiller (2000 – HP: #1, Weeks: 31)
64. A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION Elvis Presley vs. JXL (2002 – HP: #1, Weeks: 26)
65. YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL James Blunt (2005 – HP: #2, Weeks: 34)
66. THESE KIDS Joel Turner And The Modern Day Poets (2004 – HP: #1, Weeks: 31)
67. FOREVER YOUNG Youth Group (2006 – HP: #1, Weeks: 28)
68. SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT) Beyonce (2008 – HP: #5, Weeks: 98)
69. I’M YOURS Jason Mraz (2008 – HP: #3, Weeks: 67)
70. LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART Casey Donovan (2004 – HP: #1, Weeks: 15)
71. BAD ROMANCE Lady Gaga (2009 – HP: #2, Weeks: 56)
72. LEFT OUTSIDE ALONE Anastacia (2004 – HP: #1, Weeks: 27)
73. ANGEL Amanda Perez (2003 – HP: #2, Weeks: 28)
74. CRAZY Gnarls Barkley (2006 – HP: #2, Weeks: 64)
75. WASABI Lee Harding (2005 – HP: #1, Weeks: 27)
76. HOW YOU REMIND ME Nickelback (2001 – HP: #2, Weeks: 32)
77. FEEL GOOD INC. Gorillaz (2005 – HP: #3, Weeks: 34)
78. A THOUSAND MILES Vanessa Carlton (2002 – HP: #1, Weeks: 36)
79. SHAKE YA TAILFEATHER P. Diddy, Nelly & Murphy Lee (2003 – HP: #3, Weeks: 32)
80. HOT N COLD Katy Perry (2008 – HP: #4, Weeks: 81)
81. SHE WILL BE LOVED Maroon 5 (2004 – HP: #1, Weeks: 22)
82. F**K IT (I DON’T WANT YOU BACK) Eamon (2004 – HP: #1, Weeks: 12)
83. HALO Beyonce (2009 – HP: #3, Weeks: 69)
84. NOT PRETTY ENOUGH Kasey Chambers (2002 – HP: #1, Weeks: 32)
85. EMPIRE STATE OF MIND Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys (2009 – #4, Weeks: 70)
86. NASTY GIRL Nitty (2005 – HP: #1, Weeks: 20)
87. CANDYMAN Christina Aguilera (2007 – HP: #2, Weeks: 44)
88. GRACE KELLY Mika (2007 – HP: #2, Weeks: 49)
89. CASE OF THE EX Mya (2001 – HP: #1, Weeks: 24)
90. NO AIR Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown (2008 – HP: #1, Weeks: 44)
91. SUPERSTAR Jamelia (2004 – HP: #1, Weeks: 25)
92. IGNITION – THE REMIX R. Kelly (2003 – HP: #1, Weeks: 18)
93. UNTOUCHED The Veronicas (2007 – HP: #2, Weeks: 51)
94. INNOCENT EYES Delta Goodrem (2003 – HP: #1, Weeks: 26)
95. MUSIC Madonna (2000 – HP: #1, Weeks: 23)
96. DON’T STOP MOVIN’ S Club 7 (2001 – HP: #2, Weeks: 29)
97. MILKSHAKE Kelis (2004 – HP: #2, Weeks: 27)
98. LET ME LOVE YOU Mario (2005 – HP: #3, Weeks: 26)
99. ROCK DJ Robbie Williams (2000 – HP: #4, Weeks: 34)
100. SHACKLES (PRAISE YOU) Mary Mary (2000 – HP: #2, Weeks: 31)
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THE TOP 100 HIT-MAKERS OF THE 1990s

The most successful artists on the Australian Singles Charts during the 1990s.

1. MADONNA (HP: #1 – Weeks In Top 100: 361)
2. BRYAN ADAMS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 226)
3. ELTON JOHN (HP: #1 – Weeks: 257)
4. MARIAH CAREY (HP: #1 – Weeks: 337)
5. SPICE GIRLS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 141)
6. CELINE DION (HP: #1 – Weeks: 281)
7. JANET JACKSON (HP: #1 – Weeks: 281)
8. MICHAEL JACKSON (HP: #1 – Weeks: 182)
9. SAVAGE GARDEN (HP: #1 – Weeks: 127)
10. SILVERCHAIR (HP: #1 – Weeks: 145)
11. U2 (HP: #1 – Weeks: 215) *includes Passengers
12. JIMMY BARNES (HP: #3 – Weeks: 211)
13. KYLIE MINOGUE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 240)
14. THE OFFSPRING (HP: #1 – Weeks: 134)
15. SHANIA TWAIN (HP: #1 – Weeks: 128)
16. GUNS N’ ROSES (HP: #3 – Weeks: 142)
17. EAST 17 (HP: #1 – Weeks: 133)
18. ROXETTE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 175)
19. PRINCE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 181) *includes Prince & the New Power Generation
20. BOYZ II MEN (HP: #1 – Weeks: 155)
21. WHITNEY HOUSTON (HP: #1 – Weeks: 171)
22. BON JOVI (HP: #2 – Weeks: 169)
23. BACKSTREET BOYS (HP: #2 – Weeks: 151)
24. AQUA (HP: #1 – Weeks: 70)
25. GEORGE MICHAEL (HP: #1 – Weeks: 199)
26. METALLICA (HP: #1 – Weeks: 209)
27. PEARL JAM (HP: #1 – Weeks: 199)
28. TINA ARENA (HP: #2 – Weeks: 188)
29. TLC (HP: #1 – Weeks: 142)
30. SALT ‘N’ PEPA (HP: #1 – Weeks: 129)
31. HANSON (HP: #1 – Weeks: 64)
32. CHER (HP: #1 – Weeks: 112)
33. THE REAL McCOY (HP: #1 – Weeks: 103)
34. JOHN FARNHAM (HP: #3 – Weeks: 163)
35. LENNY KRAVITZ (HP: #1 – Weeks: 157)
36. RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 192)
37. AEROSMITH (HP: #1 – Weeks: 117)
38. COOLIO (HP: #1 – Weeks: 107)
39. 2 UNLIMITED (HP: #2 – Weeks: 137)
40. ACE OF BASE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 112)
41. BRITNEY SPEARS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 49)
42. UB40 (HP: #1 – Weeks: 94)
43. MICHAEL BOLTON (HP: #2 – Weeks: 130)
44. FAITH NO MORE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 132)
45. THE CRANBERRIES (HP: #1 – Weeks: 115)
46. FIVE (HP: #2 – Weeks: 73)
47. PETER ANDRE (HP: #3 – Weeks: 150)
48. ALANIS MORISSETTE (HP: #3 – Weeks: 115)
49. WET WET WET (HP: #1 – Weeks: 105)
50. PAULA ABDUL (HP: #1 – Weeks: 108)
51. BLACK BOX (HP: #2 – Weeks: 79)
52. WILL SMITH (HP: #1 – Weeks: 111)
53. TONI BRAXTON (HP: #2 – Weeks: 96)
54. N-TRANCE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 100)
55. UGLY KID JOE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 77)
56. HUMAN NATURE (HP: #3 – Weeks: 154)
57. SNAP! (HP: #3 – Weeks: 104)
58. DIESEL (HP: #4 – Weeks: 159) *includes Johnny Diesel & the Injectors
59. RATCAT (HP: #1 – Weeks: 70)
60. RICKY MARTIN (HP: #1 – Weeks: 89)
61. THE KLF (HP: #3 – Weeks: 59)
62. TAYLOR DAYNE (HP: #2 – Weeks: 81)
63. NO DOUBT (HP: #1 – Weeks: 77)
64. WENDY MATTHEWS (HP: #2 – Weeks: 141)
65. ETERNAL (HP: #3 – Weeks: 139)
66. M.C. HAMMER (HP: #1 – Weeks: 66)
67. GREEN DAY (HP: #2 – Weeks: 146)
68. LOU BEGA (HP: #1 – Weeks: 17)
69. SONIA DADA (HP: #1 – Weeks: 33)
70. INXS (HP: #2 – Weeks: 143)
71. MERRIL BAINBRIDGE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 77)
72. EUPHORIA (HP: #1 – Weeks: 74)
73. PET SHOP BOYS (HP: #2 – Weeks: 143) *includes Absolutely Fabulous
74. FRENTE! (HP: #3 – Weeks: 74)
75. TAKE THAT (HP: #1 – Weeks: 123)
76. THE SCREAMING JETS (HP: #4 – Weeks: 181)
77. SHERYL CROW (HP: #1 – Weeks: 104)
78. STEPS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 93)
79. ROD STEWART (HP: #1 – Weeks: 115)
80. C+C MUSIC FACTORY (HP: #3 – Weeks: 95)
81. LOS DEL RIO (HP: #1 – Weeks: 30)
82. MEAT LOAF (HP: #1 – Weeks: 50)
83. DANNII MINOGUE (HP: #4 – Weeks: 131)
84. MILLI VANILLI (HP: #3 – Weeks: 34) *includes The Real Milli Vanilli
85. SEAL (HP: #1 – Weeks: 73)
86. CDB (HP: #2 – Weeks: 116)
87. BELINDA CARLISLE (HP: #5 – Weeks: 109)
88. JON BON JOVI (HP: #1 – Weeks: 59)
89. SINÉAD O’CONNOR (HP: #1 – Weeks: 61)
90. TECHNOTRONIC (HP: #4 – Weeks: 102)
91. GIRLFRIEND (HP: #1 – Weeks: 87)
92. FUGEES (HP: #1 – Weeks: 50)
93. ALL SAINTS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 65)
94. VENGABOYS (HP: #2 – Weeks: 56)
95. THE PRODIGY (HP: #2 – Weeks: 116)
96. MELISSA (HP: #1 – Weeks: 54)
97. DIVINYLS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 100)
98. BOYZONE (HP: #2 – Weeks: 85)
99. CULTURE BEAT (HP: #1 – Weeks: 55)
100. R.E.M. (HP: #6 – Weeks: 134)
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THE UNIVERSAL TOP 100 SINGLES OF THE 2000s

Each position in the Universal Top 100 represents the most successful songs on the Australian Singles charts that reached that same number as its highest position. This list features those singles that first appeared in the charts during the 2000s.

1. LOSE YOURSELF Eminem (2002 – HP: #1, Weeks In Top 100: 68)
2. WHO KNEW P!nk (2006 – HP: #2. Weeks: 63)
3. I’M YOURS Jason Mraz (2008 – HP: #3, Weeks: 67)
4. HOT N COLD Katy Perry (2008 – HP: #4, Weeks: 81)
5. SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT) Beyonce (2008 – HP: #5, Weeks: 98)
6. BLACK FINGERNAILS, RED WINE Eskimo Joe (2006 – HP: #6, Weeks: 68)
7. HOW FAR WE’VE COME Matchbox Twenty (2007 – HP: #7, Weeks: 46)
8. DANI CALIFORNIA Red Hot Chili Peppers (2006 – HP: #8, Weeks: 59)
9. LET’S GET LOUD Jennifer Lopez (2000 – HP: #9, Weeks: 32)
10. WALKING ON A DREAM Empire Of The Sun (2008 – HP: #10, Weeks: 63)
11. UFO Sneaky Sound System (2007 – HP: #11, Weeks: 58)
12. I WRITE SINS NOT TRAGEDIES Panic! At The Disco (2006 – HP: #12, Weeks: 48)
13. WHAT I’VE DONE Linkin Park (2007 – HP: #13, Weeks: 53)
14. MY PEOPLE The Presets (2007 – HP: #14, Weeks: 76)
15. IT’S OVER Kurupt featuring Natina Reed (2001 – HP: #15, Weeks: 26)
16. IT’S TOO LATE Evermore (2004 – HP: #16, Weeks: 31)
17. LIFESTYLES OF THE RICH & FAMOUS Good Charlotte (2002 – HP: #17, Weeks: 27)
18. NOT READY TO MAKE NICE Dixie Chicks (2006 – HP: #18, Weeks: 66)
19. PICTURES Sneaky Sound System (2006 – HP: #19, Weeks: 61)
20. HELLO WORLD The Saddle Club (2002 – HP: #20, Weeks: 41)
21. NOT MANY – THE REMIX / STAND UP Scribe (2004 – HP: #21, Weeks: 32)
22. OVER MY HEAD (CABLE CAR) The Fray (2006 – HP: #22, Weeks: 52)
23. MR BRIGHTSIDE The Killers (2004 – HP: #23, Weeks: 130)
24. I LOVE IT Sneaky Sound System (2006 – HP: #24, Weeks: 73)
25. ALL YOU WANTED Michelle Branch (2002 – HP: #25, Weeks: 25)
26. MERCY Duffy (2008 – HP: #26, Weeks: 66)
27. CATCH MY DISEASE Ben Lee (2005 – HP: #27, Weeks: 34)
28. ROME WASN’T BUILT IN A DAY Morcheeba (2000 – HP: #28, Weeks: 24)
29. ONE CROWDED HOUR Augie March (2006 – HP: #29, Weeks: 60)
30. AGAIN Lenny Kravitz (2001 – HP: #30, Weeks: 28)
31. MULTIPLY Xzibit (2002 – HP: #31, Weeks: 23)
32. LOVE DON’T LET ME GO (WALKING AWAY) David Guetta vs. The Egg (2006 – HP: #32, Weeks: 35)
33. WHY DOES MY HEART FEEL SO BAD? Moby (2000 – HP: #33, Weeks: 23)
34. DRIVE Incubus (2001 – HP: #34, Weeks: 29)
35. WOLFMOTHER (EP) Wolfmother (2004 – HP: #35, Weeks: 47)
36. HIGHER Creed (2000 – HP: #36, Weeks: 31)
37. HARDER TO BREATHE Maroon 5 (2003 – HP: #37, Weeks: 21)
38. REACH S Club 7 (2000 – HP: #38, Weeks: 27)
39. WISH YOU WERE HERE Incubus (2001 – HP: #39, Weeks: 17)
40. HEARTLESS Kanye West (2008 – HP: #40, Weeks: 27)
41. PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Kid Cudi featuring MGMT & Ratatat (2009 – HP: #41, Weeks: 35)
42. MAD SEASON Matchbox 20 (2001 – HP: #42, Weeks: 16)
43. WASTING MY TIME Default (2002 – HP: #43, Weeks: 28)
44. HEY NOW (MEAN MUGGIN) Xzibit (2004 – HP: #44, Weeks: 18)
45. BURN YOUR NAME Powderfinger (2009 – HP: #45, Weeks: 29)
46. IT’S JUST PORN MUM Trucks (2002 – HP: #46, Weeks: 18)
47. JUST THE WAY YOU ARE Milky (2002 – HP: #47, Weeks: 22)
48. I’M NOT ALONE Calvin Harris (2009 – HP: #48, Weeks: 24)
49. LONDON STILL The Waifs (2002 – HP: #49, Weeks: 38)
50. GOODBYE 28 Days (2000 – HP: #50, Weeks: 17)
51. WARP The Bloody Beetroots featuring Steve Aoki (2009 – HP: #51, Weeks: 41)
52. HERE WITH ME Dido (2001 – HP: #52, Weeks: 20)
53. CHASING CARS Snow Patrol (2007 – HP: #53, Weeks: 70)
54. CONTROL Puddle Of Mudd (2001 – HP: #54, Weeks: 22)
55. STOP IT, I LIKE IT Rick Guard (2002 – HP: #55, Weeks: 13)
56. HONEY Moby featuring Kelis (2000 – HP: #56, Weeks: 17)
57. HOW MANY LICKS? Lil’ Kim featuring Sisqo (2001 – HP: #57, Weeks: 16)
58. FAT LIP Sum 41 (2001 – HP: #58, Weeks: 18)
59. MY FRIEND Groove Armada (2001 – HP: #59, Weeks: 17)
60. OUT OF THE CITY 2 Heads (2003 – HP: #60, Weeks: 13)
61. EVERYTIME WE TOUCH Cascada (2006 – HP: #61, Weeks: 32)
62. TIME TO PRETEND MGMT (2008 – HP: #62, Weeks: 38)
63. THE REMEDY (I WON’T WORRY) Jason Mraz (2003 – HP: #63, Weeks: 16)
64. WHEN I’M GONE 3 Doors Down (2002 – HP: #64, Weeks: 15)
65. MISERY BUSINESS Paramore (2007 – HP: #65, Weeks: 28)
66. PAPER PLANES: HOMELAND SECURITY REMIXES M.I.A. (2008 – HP: #66, Weeks: 25)
67. DESERT ROSE Sting (2000 – HP: #67, Weeks: 32)
68. FOLLOW THROUGH Gavin DeGraw (2004 – HP: #68, Weeks: 15)
69. YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT The Cast Of “Hairspray” (2007 – HP: #69, Weeks: 9)
70. HALLELUJAH Jeff Buckley (2009 – HP: #70, Weeks: 6)
71. TAKE ME BACK TO YOUR HOUSE Basement Jaxx (2006 – HP: #71, Weeks: 14)
72. ADAM’S SONG Blink-182 (2000 – HP: #72, Weeks: 12)
73. JOHN BUTLER TRIO (EP) The John Butler Trio (2001 – HP: #73, Weeks: 19)
74. BASTARD SON / HOLIDAY george (2000 – HP: #74, Weeks: 15)
75. GOT TO HAVE YOUR LOVE Liberty X (2002 – HP: #75, Weeks: 8)
76. TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT Little Birdy (2004 – HP: #76, Weeks: 11)
77. WAFFLE Sevendust (2000 – HP: #77, Weeks: 9)
78. HELENA My Chemical Romance (2005 – HP: #78, Weeks: 10)
79. SICK CYCLE CAROUSEL Lifehouse (2001 – HP: #79, Weeks: 13)
80. EAGLE ROCK The Wiggles featuring Ross Wilson (2003 – HP: #80, Weeks: 14)
81. HEART GO BOOM Apollo Four Forty (2000 – HP: #81, Weeks: 5)
82. YOU CAN’T TAKE WHAT’S MINE (EP) george (2000 – HP: #82, Weeks: 8)
83. OOH WEE Mark Ronson (2003 – HP: #83, Weeks: 9)
84. PUMP IT UP Danzel (2004 – HP: #84, Weeks: 4)
85. TALK ABOUT LOVE Christine Anu (2003 – HP: #85, Weeks: 6)
86. WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER The Cast Of “High School Musical” (2006 – #86, Weeks: 5)
87. VAN SHE (EP) Van She (2006 – HP: #87, Weeks: 16)
88. THEY STOOD UP FOR LOVE Live (2000 – HP: #88, Weeks 5)
89. PHAT BASS Warp Brothers vs. Aquagen (2001 – HP: #89, Weeks: 4)
90. GONE DADDY GONE Gnarls Barkley (2006 – HP: #90, Weeks: 7)
91. ONE MINUTE MAN Missy Elliott featuring Ludacris (2001 – HP: #91, Weeks: 4)
92. JIMMY RECARD Drapht (2009 – HP: #92, Weeks: 5)
93. WEEKENDS The Black Eyed Peas (2001 – HP: #93, Weeks: 3)
94. LOVEBUG Jonas Brothers (2008 – HP: #94, Weeks: 6)
95. LET IT RIDE / FOREVER DISCO Sgt. Slick (2001 – HP: #95, Weeks: 4)
96. LIFE SONG Hamish (2002 – HP: #96, Weeks: 3)
97. BLAZIN’ Tali (2004 – HP: #97, Weeks: 2)
98. MAKE ME BAD Korn (2000 – HP: #98, Weeks: 3)
99. SHE STILL BELIEVES Bella (2005 – HP: #99, Weeks: 2)
100= BLACKEN MY THUMB The Datsuns (2004 – HP: #100, Weeks: 1)
100= DANIEL Tania Netherway Band (2004 – HP: #100, Weeks: 1)
100= HEY THERE BOMB 67 Special (2004 – HP: #100, Weeks: 1)
100= IT’S ALL VAIN Magnolia (2004 – HP: #100, Weeks: 1)
100= YOU MAKE ME FEEL BRAND NEW Simply Red (2004 – HP: #100, Weeks: 1)
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THE TOP 100 NON-TOP TEN SINGLES FROM THE 1980s

The biggest singles from the Australian charts first entering during the 1980s, and never making the weekly Top Ten.

1. BABY DON’T FORGET MY NUMBER Milli Vanilli (1989 – HP: #17, Weeks In The Top 100: 43)
2. CHARIOTS OF FIRE Vangelis (1981 – HP: #21, Weeks In Top 100: 64)
3. I THINK WE’RE ALONE NOW Tiffany (1987 – HP: #13, Weeks: 35)
4. SWEET CHILD O’ MINE Guns N’ Roses (1988 – HP: #11, Weeks: 44)
5. LOVE IS Alannah Myles (1989 – HP: #12, Weeks: 38)
6. MAGGIE Foster & Allen (1983 – HP: #17, Weeks: 36)
7. SKINNY GIRLS Alan O’Day (1980 – HP: #11, Weeks: 31)
8. WILD THING Tone Loc (1989 – HP: #15, Weeks: 36)
9. LIFE AT THE OUTPOST Skatt Bros. (1980 – HP: #13, Weeks: 29)
10. WHY WON’T YOU EXPLAIN Karen Knowles (1980 – HP: #12, Weeks: 29)
11. WORDS F.R. David (1983 – HP: #12, Weeks: 41)
12. FRIENDS AND LOVERS Carl Anderson & Gloria Loring (1986 – HP: #13, Weeks: 30)
13. HE’S SO SHY Pointer Sisters (1980 – HP: #11, Weeks: 23)
14. NEVER TEAR US APART INXS (1988 – HP: #11, Weeks: 38)
15. BACK ON THE CHAIN GANG Pretenders (1982 – HP: #11, Weeks: 23)
16. ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE Phil Collins (1989 – HP: #11, Weeks: 27)
17. THEME FROM S-EXPRESS S’Express (1988 – HP: #11, Weeks: 28) *includes “The Return Trip” version
18. SHOWING OUT (GET FRESH AT THE WEEKEND) Mel & Kim (1987 – HP: #12, Weeks: 28)
19. BABY I NEED YOUR LOVIN’ Carl Carlton (1983 – HP: #12, Weeks: 27)
20. MOVE CLOSER Phyllis Nelson (1985 – HP: #15, Weeks: 32)
21. NEVER KNEW LOVE LIKE THIS BEFORE Stephanie Mills (1980 – HP: #13, Weeks: 26)
22. URGENT Foreigner (1981 – HP: #24, Weeks: 38)
23. STAND AND DELIVER Adam And The Ants (1981 – HP: #12, Weeks: 21)
24. WORKING MY WAY BACK TO YOU Spinners (1980 – HP: #12, Weeks: 25)
25. CLASSIC Adrian Gurvitz (1982 – HP: #12, Weeks: 24)
26. I’LL FIND MY WAY HOME Jon & Vangelis (1982 – HP: #22, Weeks: 34)
27. BOYS (SUMMERTIME LOVE) Sabrina (1988 – HP: #11, Weeks: 31)
28. DANGER ZONE Kenny Loggins (1986 – HP: #14, Weeks: 31)
29. SO LONG Fischer-Z (1980 – HP: #15, Weeks: 23)
30. INTO THE NIGHT Benny Mardones (1980 – HP: #19, Weeks: 31)
31. KISS ON MY LIST Daryl Hall & John Oates (1980 – HP: #13, Weeks: 23)
32. JUST SO LONELY Get Wet (1981 – HP: #15, Weeks: 23)
33. AIN’T NO PLEASING YOU Chas & Dave (1982 – HP: #11, Weeks: 29)
34. TWO FACES HAVE I Ol’55 (1980 – HP: #15, Weeks: 30)
35. ROCKABILLY REBEL Major Matchbox (1980 – HP: #12, Weeks: 20)
36. HEAVEN Bryan Adams (1985 – HP: #12, Weeks: 23)
37. GIRLS ON FILM Duran Duran (1981 – HP: #11, Weeks: 22)
38. OUT OF TOUCH Daryl Hall & John Oates (1984 – HP: #11, Weeks: 22)
39. ATOMIC Blondie (1980 – HP: #12, Weeks: 22)
40. COMPUTER ONE Dear Enemy (1983 – HP: #15, Weeks: 25)
41. ARTHUR’S THEME (BEST THAT YOU CAN DO) Christopher Cross (1981 – HP: #13, Weeks: 24)
42. ANYTHING FOR YOU Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine (1988 – HP: #11, Weeks: 26)
43. PLEASURE AND PAIN Divinyls (1985 – HP: #11, Weeks: 24)
44. TO HER DOOR Paul Kelly And The Coloured Girls (1987 – HP: #14, Weeks: 24)
45. THE PERFECT DAY Fischer Z (1988 – HP: #12, Weeks: 29)
46. CRYSTAL Elton John (1983 – HP: #12, Weeks: 23)
47. SHOOP SHOOP DIDDY WOP CUMMA CUMMA WANG DANG Monte Video And The Cassettes (1983 – HP: #11, Weeks: 20)
48. THORN IN MY SIDE Eurythmics (1986 – HP: #12, Weeks: 22)
49. DO TO YOU Machinations (1987 – HP: #15, Weeks: 25)
50. HEALING HANDS Elton John (1989 – HP: #14, Weeks: 18)
51. THE LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE Bucks Fizz (1981 – HP: #15, Weeks: 22)
52. VIENNA Ultravox (1981 – HP: #11, Weeks: 18)
53. CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU Boys Town Gang (1982 – HP: #21, Weeks: 33)
54. THE BREAK UP SONG The Greg Kihn Band (1981 – HP: #14, Weeks: 23)
55. I DROVE ALL NIGHT Cyndi Lauper (1989 – HP: #11, Weeks: 23)
56. BOYS WILL BE BOYS Choirboys (1988 – HP: #14, Weeks: 25)
57. LADY WHAT’S YOUR NAME Swanee (1982 – HP: #13, Weeks: 23)
58. LOOKING FOR CLUES Robert Palmer (1981 – HP: #23, Weeks: 31)
59. BREAKOUT Swing Out Sister (1987 – HP: #12, Weeks: 30)
60. BEACH BOYS MEDLEY The Beach Boys (1981 – HP: #16, Weeks: 27)
61. RUSSIANS Sting (1986 – HP: #11, Weeks: 21)
62. STOP YOUR FUSSIN’ Toni Childs (1988 – HP: #17, Weeks: 23)
63. AS THE DAYS GO BY Daryl Braithwaite (1988 – HP: #11, Weeks: 21)
64. AT THIS MOMENT Billy Vera And The Beaters (1987 – HP: #11, Weeks: 22)
65. R.O.C.K. IN THE U.S.A. / UNDER THE BOARDWALK John Cougar Mellencamp (1986 – HP: #18, Weeks: 27)
66. BURNING UP Madonna (1983 – HP: #13, Weeks: 25)
67. RUN RUNAWAY Slade (1984 – HP: #17, Weeks: 29)
68. IT’S RAINING AGAIN Supertramp (1982 – HP: #11, Weeks: 16)
69. BEAST OF BURDEN Bette Midler (1984 – HP: #12, Weeks: 21)
70. ROCKIT Herbie Hancock (1983 – HP: #16, Weeks: 31)
71. WE’VE GOT TONIGHT Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton (1983 – HP: #11, Weeks: 19)
72. MODERN GIRL James Freud And The Radio Stars (1980 – HP: #12, Weeks: 24)
73. LADY Kenny Rogers (1980 – HP: #16, Weeks: 23)
74. SAVING ALL MY LOVE FOR YOU Whitney Houston (1985 – HP: #20, Weeks: 29)
75. LOVE BITES Def Leppard (1988 – HP: #21, Weeks: 28)
76. CONTROVERSY Prince (1982 – HP: #15, Weeks: 22)
77. PATIENCE Guns N’ Roses (1989 – HP: #16, Weeks: 22)
78. WAIT Gyan (1989 – HP: #14, Weeks: 21)
79. ENDLESS SUMMER NIGHTS Richard Marx (1988 – HP: #16, Weeks: 24)
80. STRUT Sheena Easton (1985 – HP: #13, Weeks: 21)
81. BRIDGE TO YOUR HEART Wax (1987 – HP: #17, Weeks: 28)
82. LIKE WOW-WIPEOUT Hoodoo Gurus (1985 – HP: #15, Weeks: 22)
83. HIP, SHAKE, JERK The Quick (1981 – HP: #12, Weeks: 21)
84. MY OBSESSION Icehouse (1987 – HP: #12, Weeks: 19)
85. REAL WILD CHILD (WILD ONE) Iggy Pop (1987 – HP: #11, Weeks: 20)
86. AUTOMATIC Pointer Sisters (1984 – HP: #15, Weeks: 25)
87. THE GLAMOROUS LIFE Sheila E. (1984 – HP: #11, Weeks: 18)
88. I DON’T WANNA DANCE Eddy Grant (1983 – HP: #21, Weeks: 34)
89. HANDS UP (GIVE ME YOUR HEART) Ottowan (1982 – HP: #25, Weeks: 30)
90. HOT IN THE CITY Billy Idol (1982 – HP: #18, Weeks: 31) *includes Remix version
91. LOVE ACTION / HARD TIMES The Human League (1981 – HP: #12, Weeks: 26)
92. TWO HEARTS Phil Collins (1988 – HP: #13, Weeks: 18)
93. THINGS DON’T SEEM Australian Crawl (1981 – HP: #11, Weeks: 17)
94. TO CUT A LONG STORY SHORT Spandau Ballet (1981 – HP: #15, Weeks: 25)
95. LET’S GO Wang Chung (1987 – HP: #14, Weeks: 24)
96. DON’T CHANGE INXS (1982 – HP: #14, Weeks: 24)
97. JUST BE GOOD TO ME The S.O.S. Band (1983 – HP: #17, Weeks: 23)
98. THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT Tight Fit (1982 – HP: #11, Weeks: 20)
99. SUMMER OF ’69 Bryan Adams (1985 – HP: #14, Weeks: 23)
100. YOU’RE HISTORY Shakespear’s Sister (1989 – HP: #20, Weeks: 29)
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THE TOP 100 HIT-MAKERS OF THE 1980s

The most successful artists on the Australian Singles Charts during the 1980s.

1. MADONNA (HP: #1 – Weeks In Top 100: 223)
2. MICHAEL JACKSON (HP: #1 – Weeks: 245)
3. INXS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 304)
4. LIONEL RICHIE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 192)
5. ICEHOUSE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 265)
6. ELTON JOHN (HP: #3 – Weeks: 275)
7. WHAM! (HP: #1 – Weeks: 133)
8. CULTURE CLUB (HP: #1 – Weeks: 134)
9. PHIL COLLINS (HP: #2 – Weeks: 164)
10. KYLIE MINOGUE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 120)
11. EURYTHMICS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 224)
12. MENTAL AS ANYTHING (HP: #2 – Weeks: 307)
13. PRINCE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 186) *includes Prince & the Revolution
14. BANANARAMA (HP: #1 – Weeks: 189)
15. DURAN DURAN (HP: #3 – Weeks: 199)
16. QUEEN (HP: #1 – Weeks: 196)
17. GEORGE MICHAEL (HP: #1 – Weeks: 136)
18. JOHN FARNHAM (HP: #1 – Weeks: 137)
19. STEVIE WONDER (HP: #1 – Weeks: 180)
20. BILLY JOEL (HP: #1 – Weeks: 191)
21. SPLIT ENZ (HP: #1 – Weeks: 140)
22. DAVID BOWIE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 210)
23. BILLY OCEAN (HP: #1 – Weeks: 110)
24. CLIFF RICHARD (HP: #1 – Weeks: 290)
25. THE POLICE (HP: #2 – Weeks: 120)
26. CYNDI LAUPER (HP: #1 – Weeks: 158)
27. JIMMY BARNES (HP: #1 – Weeks: 145)
28. PSEUDO ECHO (HP: #1 – Weeks: 146)
29. OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN (HP: #1 – Weeks: 136)
30. MEN AT WORK (HP: #1 – Weeks: 125)
31. ROBERT PALMER (HP: #1 – Weeks: 151)
32. U2 (HP: #1 – Weeks: 167)
33. BANGLES (HP: #1 – Weeks: 121)
34. DIANA ROSS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 162)
35. MIDNIGHT OIL (HP: #1 – Weeks: 164)
36. BILLY IDOL (HP: #3 – Weeks: 179)
37. POINTER SISTERS (HP: #4 – Weeks: 176)
38. RICK ASTLEY (HP: #1 – Weeks: 71)
39. KIM WILDE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 145)
40. TINA TURNER (HP: #1 – Weeks: 147)
41. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN (HP: #2 – Weeks: 161)
42. SHAKIN’ STEVENS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 113)
43. WHITNEY HOUSTON (HP: #1 – Weeks: 138)
44. PAT BENATAR (HP: #1 – Weeks: 191)
45. ADAM ANT (HP: #1 – Weeks: 85) *includes Adam And The Ants
46. LAURA BRANIGAN (HP: #1 – Weeks: 121)
47. MONDO ROCK (HP: #2 – Weeks: 174)
48. CHEAP TRICK (HP: #1 – Weeks: 78)
49. HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 154)
50. JOHN MELLENCAMP (HP: #5 – Weeks: 195)
51. IRENE CARA (HP: #1 – Weeks: 98)
52. MODELS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 150)
53. PAUL McCARTNEY (HP: #2 – Weeks: 149)
54. THE ROLLING STONES (HP: #1 – Weeks: 133)
55. ROD STEWART (HP: #3 – Weeks: 156)
56. BLONDIE (HP: #4 – Weeks: 73)
57. JOHN LENNON (HP: #1 – Weeks: 58)
58. PRETENDERS (HP: #2 – Weeks: 128)
59. FOREIGNER (HP: #1 – Weeks: 113)
60. THE ANGELS (HP: #7 – Weeks: 205)
61. DIRE STRAITS (HP: #2 – Weeks: 102)
62. FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 97)
63. AUSTRALIAN CRAWL (HP: #1 – Weeks: 136)
64. SPANDAU BALLET (HP: #4 – Weeks: 185)
65. DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES (HP: #4 – Weeks: 159)
66. UB40 (HP: #1 – Weeks: 131)
67. EUROGLIDERS (HP: #2 – Weeks: 143)
68. ROXETTE (HP: #1 – Weeks: 35)
69. BON JOVI (HP: #3 – Weeks: 110)
70. COLD CHISEL (HP: #4 – Weeks: 132)
71. BETTE MIDLER (HP: #1 – Weeks: 105)
72. DRAGON (HP: #2 – Weeks: 154)
73. STARSHIP (HP: #1 – Weeks: 55)
74. SHEENA EASTON (HP: #1 – Weeks: 119)
75. NEW ORDER (HP: #4 – Weeks: 138)
76. TEARS FOR FEARS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 78)
77. RAY PARKER, Jr. (HP: #1 – Weeks: 64)
78. PET SHOP BOYS (HP: #5 – Weeks: 116)
79. NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK (HP: #1 – Weeks: 33)
80. RICHARD MARX (HP: #1 – Weeks: 74)
81. KENNY ROGERS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 165)
82. SIMPLE MINDS (HP: #6 – Weeks: 153)
83. LEO SAYER (HP: #1 – Weeks: 110)
84. 1927 (HP: #4 – Weeks: 58)
85. THE HUMAN LEAGUE (HP: #4 – Weeks: 99)
86. FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD (HP: #4 – Weeks: 75)
87. WA WA NEE (HP: #2 – Weeks: 92)
88. THE PROCLAIMERS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 32)
89. CROWDED HOUSE (HP: #2 – Weeks: 101)
90. THE BEACH BOYS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 83)
91. CHER (HP: #1 – Weeks: 59)
92. MOVING PICTURES (HP: #1 – Weeks: 78)
93. JAMES REYNE (HP: #5 – Weeks: 97)
94. BROS (HP: #5 – Weeks: 66)
95. AUSTEN TAYSHUS (HP: #1 – Weeks: 59)
96. JONA LEWIE (HP: #2 – Weeks: 69)
97. USA FOR AFRICA (HP: #1 – Weeks: 26)
98. HOODOO GURUS (HP: #3 – Weeks: 144)
99. DEAD OR ALIVE (HP: #3 – Weeks: 124)
100. ROXY MUSIC (HP: #1 – Weeks: 70)
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THE TOP 100 NON-TOP TEN SINGLES FROM THE 1970s

The most successful singles from the Australian singles charts first entering during the 1970s, but never reaching the weekly Top Ten.

1. BLACK NIGHT Deep Purple (1971 – HP: #13, Weeks In Top 100: 47)
2. ANY DREAM WILL DO Max Bygraves (1973 – HP: #14, Weeks In Top 100: 42)
3. NUTBUSH CITY LIMITS Ike & Tina Turner (1973 – HP: #14, Weeks: 53)
4. FATHER AND SON Cat Stevens (1971 – HP: #20, Weeks: 48)
5. LADY IN BLUE Joe Dolan (1975 – HP: #17, Weeks: 44)
6. LIKE SISTER AND BROTHER The Drifters (1973 – HP: #12, Weeks: 34)
7. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY Tony Christie (1975 – HP: #14, Weeks: 38)
8. ABC The Jackson 5 (1970 – HP: #12, Weeks: 29)
9. STAR OF MYKONOS Katja Ebstein (1973 – HP: #14, Weeks: 32)
10. MELTING POT Blue Mink (1970 – HP: #11, Weeks: 25)
11. DR. LOVE Tina Charles (1977 – HP: #11, Weeks: 38)
12. MOODY BLUE Elvis Presley (1977 – HP: #17, Weeks: 40)
13. BEACH BABY First Class (1974 – HP: #11, Weeks: 35)
14. MARE MARE MARE MARE Ada Mori (1973 – HP: #12, Weeks: 31)
15. LOCOMOTION Ritz (1979 – #12, Weeks: 30)
16. FOUR AND TWENTY HOURS Nana Mouskouri (1972 – HP: #17, Weeks: 38)
17. SKY DIVER Daniel Boone (1973 – HP: #18, Weeks: 47)
18. SO YOU WIN AGAIN Hot Chocolate (1977 – HP: #12, Weeks: 30)
19. LITTLE GREEN BAG George Baker Selection (1970 – HP: #16, Weeks: 38)
20. BLINDED BY THE LIGHT Manfred Mann’s Earth Band (1976 – HP: #11, Weeks: 24)
21. HOW DO YOU DO Jigsaw (1972 – HP: #11, Weeks: 26)
22. FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN Ted Mulry (1971 – HP: #11, Weeks: 32)
23. MUSIC BOX DANCER Frank Mills (1979 – HP: #14, Weeks: 28)
24. ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE Kiss (1976 – HP: #18, Weeks: 31)
25. HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT Sammi Smith (1971 – HP: #13, Weeks: 27)
26. CAR WASH Rose Royce (1977 – HP: #12, Weeks: 28)
27. (OLD DOGS, CHILDREN AND) WATERMELON WINE Tom T. Hall (1973 – HP: #21, Weeks: 41)
28. THEME FROM “PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK” Nolan-Buddle Quartet (1976 – HP: #15, Weeks: 28)
29. I’M THE LEADER OF THE GANG (I AM) Gary Glitter (1973 – HP: #12, Weeks: 24)
30. SUBSTITUTE Clout (1978 – HP: #12, Weeks: 26)
31. HOT CHILD IN THE CITY Nick Gilder (1978 – HP: #18, Weeks: 28)
32. SPACE ODDITY David Bowie (1973 – HP: #11, Weeks: 25)
33. HELLO, THIS IS JOANNIE Paul Evans (1979 – HP: #22, Weeks: 36)
34. MR. NATURAL Bee Gees (1974 – HP: #11, Weeks: 35)
35. BURNING BRIDGES The Mike Curb Congregation (1970 – HP: #12, Weeks: 26)
36. BECAUSE I LOVE YOU Masters Appentices (1971 – HP: #12, Weeks: 28) *includes 1988 version
37. LET ME BE THERE Olivia Newton-John (1973 – HP: #16, Weeks: 30)
38. ONE’S ON THE WAY Loretta Lynn (1972 – HP: #15, Weeks: 28)
39. PRETTY MAID Tony Marshall (1973 – HP: #17, Weeks: 37)
40. I THINK I’M GONNA FALL (IN LOVE) Supercharge (1978 – HP: #13, Weeks: 27)
41. AMOUREUSE Kiki Dee (1974 – HP: #12, Weeks: 33)
42. THE CRUNCH The Rah Band (1977 – HP: #16, Weeks: 33)
43. I LIKE IT BOTH WAYS Supernaut (1976 – HP: #16, Weeks: 29)
44. HIT AND RUN Jo Jo Zep And The Falcons (1979 – HP: #12, Weeks: 23)
45. STANDING IN THE RAIN John Paul Young (1978 – HP: #12, Weeks: 27)
46. THE LIES IN YOUR EYES The Sweet (1976 – HP: #14, Weeks: 24)
47. YOU TO ME ARE EVERYTHING The Real Thing (1976 – HP: #22, Weeks: 42)
48. HE’S A REBEL Debbie Byrne (1974 – HP: #25, Weeks: 43)
49. HELLO HELLO I’M BACK AGAIN Gary Glitter (1973 – HP: #16, Weeks: 24)
50. CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION T. Rex (1972 – HP: #11, Weeks: 27)
51. BOY OH BOY Racey (1979 – HP: #12, Weeks: 20)
52. ANGEL FACE The Glitter Band (1974 – HP: #15, Weeks: 28)
53. MAGIC Pilot (1975 – HP: #12, Weeks: 26)
54. (ARE YOU READY) DO THE BUS STOP Fatback Band (1976 – HP: #26, Weeks: 38) *includes Stop & Go Mix
55. SO SAD THE SONG Gladys Knight And The Pips (1976 – HP: #13, Weeks: 28)
56. FREE ME Uriah Heep (1978 – HP: #18, Weeks: 31)
57. WANDERING STAR Lee Marvin (1970 – HP: #11, Weeks: 22)
58. DON’T IT MAKE MY BROWN EYES BLUE Crystal Gayle (1977 – HP: #16, Weeks: 27)
59. SHAME AND SCANDAL (IN THE FAMILY) Johnny Chester & Scandal (1972 – HP: #12, Weeks: 25)
60. A FIFTH OF BEETHOVEN Walter Murphy And The Big Apple Band (1976 – HP: #15, Weeks: 29)
61. BONNIE PLEASE DON’T GO Kevin Johnson (1971 – HP: #15, Weeks: 31)
62. MONEY The Flying Lizards (1979 – #HP: 11, Weeks: 29)
63. THE NIPS ARE GETTING BIGGER Mental As Anything (1979 – HP: #16, Weeks: 24)
64. 5.7.0.5. City Boy (1978 – HP: #11, Weeks: 21)
65. SHADOW DANCING Andy Gibb (1978 – HP: #11, Weeks: 21)
66. THE DEVIL WENT DOWN TO GEORGIA The Charlie Daniels Band (1979 – HP: #14, Weeks: 25)
67. GONNA SEE MY BABY TONIGHT The La De Das (1971 – HP: #13, Weeks: 28)
68. BLANKET ON THE GROUND Billie Jo Spears (1975 – HP: #20, Weeks: 35)
69. CALLING OCCUPANTS OF INTERPLANETARY CRAFT Carpenters (1977 – HP: #13, Weeks: 29)
70. TI AMO Umberto Tozzi (1979 – HP: #25, Weeks: 34)
71. MAMA TOLD ME (NOT TO COME) Three Dog Night (1970 – HP: #12, Weeks: 19)
72. TO THE DOOR OF THE SUN Al Martino (1975 – HP: #13, Weeks: 29)
73. SOMEBODY TO LOVE Queen (1976 – HP: #15, Weeks: 32)
74. DO YOU WANNA TOUCH ME Gary Glitter (1973 – HP: #12, Weeks: 24)
75. NEVER GONNA FALL IN LOVE AGAIN Mark Holden (1976 – HP: #13, Weeks: 22)
76. SONG FOR ANNA Herb Ohta (1974 – HP: #12, Weeks: 22)
77. EVERY ONE’S A WINNER Hot Chocolate (1978 – HP: #12, Weeks: 21)
78. CARE FOR KIDS Kids (1979 – HP: #17, Weeks: 28)
79. WHEN JULIE COMES AROUND The Cuff Links (1970 – HP: #12, Weeks: 26)
80. PATCHES Clarence Carter (1970 – HP: #14, Weeks: 22)
81. (SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE) SHAKE YOUR BOOTY KC And The Sunshine Band (1976 – HP: #16, Weeks: 29)
82. GINGER MAN Brian Cadd (1972 – HP: #16, Weeks: 24)
83. COUNTRY BUMPKIN Cal Smith (1974 – HP: #23, Weeks: 37)
84. I REALLY DON’T WANT TO KNOW / THERE GOES MY EVERYTHING Elvis Presley (1971 – HP: #11, Weeks: 26)
85. THE RESURRECTION SHUFFLE Ashton, Gardner & Dyke (1971 – HP: #13, Weeks: 33)
86. I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT Rod Stewart (1977 – HP: #19, Weeks: 29)
87. WOODSTOCK Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (1970 – HP: #13, Weeks: 23)
88. AFTER THE LOVIN’ Engelbert Humperdinck (1977 – HP: #13, Weeks: 22)
89. FLY ROBIN FLY Silver Convention (1975 – HP: #11, Weeks: 26)
90. HOLLYWOOD SEVEN Jon English (1976 – HP: #13, Weeks: 25)
91. BABY COME BACK Player (1978 – HP: #15, Weeks: 20)
92. SPIDERS AND SNAKES Jim Stafford (1974 – HP: #14, Weeks: 27)
93. PART TIME LOVE Elton John (1978 – HP: #12, Weeks: 20)
94. WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES The Doobie Brothers (1979 – HP: #12, Weeks: 22)
95. LOVE ME Yvonne Elliman (1976 – HP: #15, Weeks: 26)
96. YOU’VE NEVER BEEN THIS FAR BEFORE Conway Twitty (1973 – HP: #15, Weeks: 23)
97. BLAME IT ON THE PONY EXPRESS Johnny Johnson & the Bandwagon (1971 – HP: #13, Weeks: 22)
98. GONNA FLY NOW (THEME FROM “ROCKY”) Bill Conti (1977 – HP: #13, Weeks: 22)
99. JAMBALAYA (ON THE BAYOU) The Blue Ridge Rangers (1973 – HP: #12, Weeks: 22)
100. DRIVIN’ HOME Jerry Smith (1970 – HP: #17, Weeks: 23)
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