Should have been Number one!

The eighties is no different from any other decade on songs that should have been number one and a few that should not have reached the pinnacle. I will do a countdown in my opinion the top 10 that should have reached the top but didn't due to a better song or in some cases a worse song. To watch the video and relive those moments click on the artist name and you will see the video via You Tube. Here Goes

10 - Heaven 17 Temptation

Sheffield band Heaven 17 released this in April 1983 and peaked at number two. It was taken form there album The Luxury Gap

9 - Kim Wilde Kids In America

The song was written by her brother Ricky and Father Marty and peaked at number two in January 1981. This song was her debut and unsurprisingly did very well in the USA.

8 - Yazoo Only You

Again peaked at number two in 1982. Was written by Vince Clarke whilst in Depeche Mode but they declined the song so Yazoo gained the success. The song did go number one but by the Flying Pickets.

7 - INXS Need you tonight

Peaked at number two in 1987 and was the fourth single release from the album Kick. A mix of electronic and rock and worked well.

6 - Salt n Pepa Push it

Originally a B side track was released in 1987 and peaked at number two for this up and coming Rap group.

5 - Cyndi Lauper Girls just wanna have fun

Although written by a man (Robert Hazard)  this song became a feminist anthem and peaked at number two in 1983.

4 - New Order Blue Monday

Peaked at number three after release in 1983 but a club classic. The longest single in the charts at over 7 minutes and became the biggest selling 12" disc ever. It kept the Hacienda club financially straight.

3 - Ultravox Vienna

Peaked at Number Two in 1981 and was kept of the top by John Lennon Woman and Joe Dolce Shaddap your face. It was never destined to go to the top but still a top tune.

2 - Wham Last Christmas

The biggest selling single never to get to number one. It was kept of the top by Band Aid Do they know its Christmas.

1 - The Pogues Fairy tale of New York

Denied the top spot in 1987 by Pet Shop Boys Always on My mind. A classic tune including the late Kirsty MacColl on backing. A favourite at Christmas and its legacy continues.