June 13, 1981: Edition #76

Adam’s Top Twenty Singles Chart — Edition #76

The Summer Of Springfield: “Jessie’s Girl” Stays Put As Vacation Roars Ahead
I may be jumping into the pool, but Rick Springfield is already swimming in the sea of success, spending a second week at the #1 spot with “Jessie’s Girl”. How long will this Australian singer be basking in the sun at #1? I’d say some more tanning oil is needed. Time for another trip to CVS. Until then, it’s the start of summer vacation! Woo-hoo!

Ups & Downs:
This week’s Biggest Mover: #12, Manhattan Transfer – “Boy From New York City” (rises eight spots)
This week’s Biggest Dropper: #17, The Who – “You Better You Bet” (falls six spots)

New To The Top 20:
#20, Joe Dolce – “Shaddap You Face”: He was born in Ohio, but now 33-year-old full-time Australian resident Joe Dolce is feeling a little mezza mezza. Perhaps you should pay Giuseppe a little attention to his song, at least for his Mamma’s sake. It’s one of the weirdest novelty tunes I’ve ever heard, and yet, it’s quite hilarious. Divertiti!

01. Rick Springfield – Jessie’s Girl (01) (2 weeks at #1)
02. Kim Carnes – Bette Davis Eyes (02)
03. Hall & Oates – You Make My Dreams (03)
04. George Harrison – All Those Years Ago (08)
05. Neil Diamond – America (07)
06. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – The Waiting (09)
07. REO Speedwagon – Take It On The Run (04) (3 non-con. weeks at #1)
08. Climax Blues Band – I Love You (06) (1 week at #1)
09. Phil Collins – I Missed Again (05)
10. Air Supply – The One That You Love (14)
11. Styx – Too Much Time On My Hands (10)
12. Manhattan Transfer – Boy From New York City (20)
13. Franke & The Knockouts – Sweetheart (13)
14. Gary U.S. Bonds – This Little Girl (12)
15. Elton John – Nobody Wins (17)
16. Joey Scarbury – Theme From “Greatest American Hero” (Believe It Or Not) (19)
17. The Who – You Better You Bet (11)
18. John Lennon – Watching The Wheels (15)
19. Billy Vera & The Beaters – I Can Take Care Of Myself (18)
20. Joe Dolce – Shaddap You Face (debut)

Off:
16. A Taste Of Honey – Sukiyaki

Freshen Up:
Alan Parsons Project – Time
Billy Squier – The Stroke
Greg Kihn Band – The Breakup Song (They Don’t Write ‘Em)
Joe Walsh – A Life Of Illusion
Jim Steinman – Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through
Juice Newton – Queen Of Hearts
Phil Collins – In The Air Tonight
REO Speedwagon – Don’t Let Him Go
Santana – Winning