Adam’s Top Twenty Singles Chart — Edition #74
Run, Run Again: REO Speedwagon Rallies And Returns To #1
They’re back on the block: REO Speedwagon are #1 for a third week with “Take It On The Run”, but within their jogging pace are Rick Springfield and Kim Carnes, two artists with national records that are looking really hot these days. Who will dash and flash at the top? Nevermind that, I think I need to get in shape now. I’ll start with the jumping jacks, move on to the sit-ups, and work! Now, where are my workout LPs?
Ups & Downs:
This week’s Biggest Mover: #10, George Harrison – “All Those Years Ago” (rises six spots)
This week’s Biggest Dropper: #18, The Police – “Don’t Stand So Close To Me” (falls nine spots)
New To The Top 20:
#19, Billy Vera & The Beaters – “I Can Take Care Of Myself”: As William McCord turns 37 this week, he’s celebrating with his first top 40 hit with his band. It’s from the band’s live album Billy And The Beaters, which was recorded earlier this year at The Roxy in Hollywood, California. Now that this popular touring act his hit the charts, they can certainly take care of themselves. However, handle with care – they may be a little too old-fashioned to stay around for long.
#20, Elton John – “Nobody Wins”: Some call him amazing. Some call him The Fox, or, at least that’s what they call his latest album. The 34-year-old has a new hit on his hands: a dark, yet danceable number. Can this kind of combination really work on the charts today? If the public decides they suddenly hate it, then I guess Elton is right: nobody wins. That would be awful sad though, wouldn’t it?
01. REO Speedwagon – Take It On The Run (02) (3 non-con. weeks at #1)
02. Climax Blues Band – I Love You (01) (1 week at #1)
03. Rick Springfield – Jessie’s Girl (03)
04. Phil Collins – I Missed Again (05)
05. Kim Carnes – Bette Davis Eyes (07)
06. Styx – Too Much Time On My Hands (04)
07. Hall & Oates – You Make My Dreams (08)
08. The Who – You Better You Bet (06)
09. Neil Diamond – America (10)
10. George Harrison – All Those Years Ago (16)
11. A Taste Of Honey – Sukiyaki (11)
12. Gary U.S. Bonds – This Little Girl (15)
13. John Lennon – Watching The Wheels (14)
14. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – The Waiting (19)
15. Franke & The Knockouts – Sweetheart (17)
16. Air Supply – The One That You Love (20)
17. Gino Vannelli – Living Inside Myself (13)
18. The Police – Don’t Stand So Close To Me (09) (2 non-con. weeks at #1)
19. Billy Vera & The Beaters – I Can Take Care Of Myself (debut)
20. Elton John – Nobody Wins (debut)
Off:
12. Hall & Oates – Kiss On My List (09) (6 non-con. weeks at #1)
18. Smokey Robinson – Being With You
Freshen Up:
Alan Parsons Project – Time
Billy Squier – The Stroke
Joe Dolce – Shaddap You Face
Joe Walsh – A Life Of Illusion
Joey Scarbury – Theme From “Greatest American Hero” (Believe It Or Not)
Juice Newton – Queen Of Hearts
Manhattan Transfer – Boy From New York City
Santana – Winning
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