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The Year in Music

1982

The songs, the screens, the headlines

Physical (Remastered 2021) by Olivia Newton-John — cover art

1982 in music: “Physical (Remastered 2021)” by Olivia Newton-John topped the year-end chart; Daryl Hall & John Oates owned the airwaves.

The sound of 1982

Physical (Remastered 2021) by Olivia Newton-John — cover art
Physical (Remastered 2021)
Olivia Newton-John
1982
Eye of the Tiger by Survivor — cover art
Eye of the Tiger
Survivor
1982
I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts — cover art
I Love Rock 'N Roll
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
1982
Ebony and Ivory by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder — cover art
Centerfold by The J. Geils Band — cover art
Centerfold
The J. Geils Band
1982
Don't You Want Me by The Human League — cover art
Don't You Want Me
The Human League
1982
Jack & Diane by John Cougar — cover art
Jack & Diane
John Cougar
1982
Hurts So Good by John Cougar — cover art
Hurts So Good
John Cougar
1982
Abracadabra by Steve Miller Band — cover art
Abracadabra
Steve Miller Band
1982
Hard to Say I'm Sorry by Chicago — cover art
Hard to Say I'm Sorry
Chicago
1982
Tainted Love by Soft Cell — cover art
Tainted Love
Soft Cell
1981
Chariots of Fire by Vangelis — cover art
Chariots of Fire
Vangelis
1982

At the movies

  • E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
  • Blade Runner
  • Tron

On TV

  • Cheers debuts
  • Knight Rider
  • Family Ties

Headlines

  • The CD is introduced
  • Time names the computer 'Machine of the Year'
  • EPCOT opens

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