Ten Favorite UK Number One Singles of the 1980s

(in order of preference, based on this complete list)

“Come On Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners [August 7, 1982, for four weeks]
“Stand and Deliver” by Adam and the Ants [May 9, 1981, for five weeks]
“Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie [November 21, 1981, for two weeks]
“Call Me” by Blondie [April 26, 1980, for one week]
“Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson [March 5, 1983, for one week]
“Prince Charming” by Adam and the Ants [September 19, 1981, for four weeks]
“I Feel for You” by Chaka Khan [November 10, 1984, for three weeks]
“Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)” by Soul II Soul [June 24, 1989, for four weeks]
“Geno” by Dexys Midnight Runners [May 3, 1980, for one week]
“It’s a Sin” by Pet Shop Boys [July 4, 1987, for three weeks]

Note: You’ll find my 1960s list here and my 1970s list here.

— August 18, 2022