What was number 1 in 1981?
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1. John Lennon – Imagine
Number 1 for 4 weeks
2. John Lennon – Woman
Number 1 for 2 weeks
3. Joe Dolce – Shaddup Your Face
Number 1 for 3 weeks
4. Roxy Music – Jealous Guy
Number 1 for 2 weeks
5. Shakin’ Stevens – This Ole House
Number 1 for 3 weeks
6. Bucks Fizz – Making Your Mind Up
Number 1 for 3 weeks
7. Adam & The Ants – Stand and Deliver
Number 1 for 5 weeks
8. Smokey Robinson – Being With You
Number 1 for 2 weeks
9. Michael Jackson – One Day In Your Life
Number 1 for 2 weeks
10. The Specials – Ghost Town
Number 1 for 3 weeks
11. Shakin’ Stevens – Green Door
Number 1 for 4 weeks
12. Aneka – Japanese Boy
Number 1 for 1 week
13. Soft Cell – Tainted Love
Number 1 for 2 weeks
14. Adam & The Ants – Prince Charming
Number 1 for 4 weeks
15. Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin – It’s My Party
Number 1 for 4 weeks
16. The Police – Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Number 1 for 1 week
17. Queen & David Bowie – Under Pressure
Number 1 for 2 weeks
18. Julio Iglesias – Begin the Beguine
Number 1 for 1 week
19. The Human League – Don’t You Want Me
Number 1 for 5 weeks