Chronological table of US and UK Number One hit albums · Super Trouper – ABBA (3) · Kings of the Wild Frontier – Adam and the Ants (12) · Double Fantasy – John ...

"Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes was the number one song of 1981. Three songs by John Lennon appear on the Year-End Hot 100, charting posthumously.

Rock Music History: 1981 ​​Synthpop emerges with success for UK acts including Soft Cell, Human League and others. Rockabilly and ska enjoy brief revivals.

Western Classical Music ; Rush - Moving Pictures. Rush · Moving Pictures ; King Crimson - Discipline. King Crimson · Discipline ; The Cure - Faith. The Cure.

Listen to the Pop Hits: 1981 playlist on Apple Music. 77 Songs. Duration: 5 hours, 13 minutes.