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Most Streamed Chart: 1980-1989

Gary Davies reveals the UK’s official most-streamed songs of the 80s – part of Radio 2’s celebrations marking the Official Singles Chart’s 70th birthday.

Gary Davies reveals the UK’s official most-streamed songs of the 80s – part of Radio 2’s celebrations marking the Official Singles Chart’s 70th birthday. Which 80s tracks from each year have been embraced by the streaming generation? There may be a surprise or two…

For the complete chart spanning all 70 years, search for 'Most Streamed Chart' on BBC Sounds.

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Sat 12 Nov 202222:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Queen

    Another One Bites The Dust

    • The Game.
    • Island.
    • 3.

  • Journey

    Don't Stop Believin'

    • Rock Of America (Various Artists).
    • Trax Label.

  • Toto

    Africa

    • The All Time Greatest Rock Songs ....
    • Columbia.

  • Eurythmics

    Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)

    • NOW That's What I Call The 80s (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Wham!

    Last Christmas

    • NOW That's What I Call Christmas (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Wham!

    Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

    • Fantastic 80's Disc 1 (Various Artis.
    • Columbia.

  • Kate Bush

    Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)

    • EMI.

  • Bryan Adams

    Summer Of '69

    • Bryan Adams - The Best Of Me.
    • Mercury.

  • Bon Jovi

    Livin' On A Prayer

    • Music Of The Millennium (Various).
    • Universal Music Tv.
    • 1.

  • Alexandra Burke & The Company of The Bodyguard

    I Wanna Dance With Somebody

    • The Bodyguard: The Musical (World Premiere Cast Recording).
    • First Night Records.
    • 20.

  • The Pogues

    Fairytale Of New York (feat. Kirsty MacColl)

    • Polygram TV.

  • Fleetwood Mac

    Everywhere

    • 50 Years - Don't Stop.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 008.

  • Billy Joel

    We Didn't Start The Fire

    • Billy Joel - The Ultimate Collection.
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.

Broadcast

  • Sat 12 Nov 202222:00
    BBC Radio 2

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