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1982

Weekly Chart Countdown


Chart Countdown The weekly countdown is a popular introduction to the music charts, with the count running down through the risers and fallers, until the number one spot is reached.
Straight To Number One Over the years, a few new releases have gone straight to number one, as was the case in 1982, for both Beat Surrender and Town Called Malice / Precious by the Jam.
A Little Peace The Eurovision Song Contest was held at the Harrogate International Centre. The winner, A Little Peace, which was sung by Nicole, was number one in the singles charts in May.