This document provides an overview of music and events from the 1980s. It summarizes the number one songs and albums each year from 1980 to 1983. It also lists some notable musical artists and events from each year, such as the formation of MTV in 1981 and the release of Michael Jackson's album Thriller in 1982, which became the best-selling album of all time. The document also briefly discusses the rise of hip hop and alternative rock genres in the early 1980s.

1. Music of the 1980s Taylor Graham, Maria Lanzillotti, and Kwegyirba Croffie MSS 220-Professor Foery November 20, 2008

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3. 1980 Call Me by Blondie Pink Floyd: The Wall http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/yearend_chart_index.jsp Number One Song Number One Album

8. 1981 Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes REO Speedwagon Hi Infidelity http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/yearend_chart_index.jsp Number One Song Number One Album

13. 1982 Physical by Olivia Newton John Asia: Asia http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/yearend_chart_index.jsp Number One Song Number One Album

17. 1983 Every Breath You Take by the Police Michael Jackson: Thriller http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/yearend_chart_index.jsp Number One Song Number One Album