Chart Hits 81 Volume 2

Chart Hits 81 Volume 2

Chart Hits 81 Volume 2 is a fantastic snapshot of the UK charts during one of pop music's most diverse and exciting years. Bringing together an impressive selection of hit singles from 1981, this compilation captures the sounds that dominated radio, television, and record players, from polished pop and new wave to soul, reggae, rock, and ska.

Featuring some of the biggest artists of the era, the album includes chart favourites from Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Squeeze, Madness, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, UB40, Toyah, Shakin' Stevens, and many more.

Highlights include Michael Jackson's heartfelt One Day In Your Life, Smokey Robinson's smooth soul hit Being With You, Squeeze's Labelled With Love, OMD's atmospheric Souvenir, UB40's socially conscious One In Ten, Madness' Shut Up, Toyah's Thunder In The Mountains, and Shakin' Stevens' chart-topping rock 'n' roll revival This Ole House. The album also features two entertaining medleys: Tight Fit's nostalgic Back To The Sixties (Part II) and Stars on 45's ABBA-inspired Stars On 45 (Vol. 2).

Offering a wonderfully varied mix of memorable singles, Chart Hits 81 Volume 2 is an ideal collection for fans of 1980s pop and anyone looking to relive the soundtrack of an unforgettable year in British chart music.

Tracklist:

Side A

1. Michael Jackson – One Day In Your Life
2. Smokey Robinson – Being With You
3. Squeeze – Labelled With Love
4. Tight Fit – Back To The Sixties (Part II)
5. Gerard Kenny – Outlaw
6. Charlie Dore – You Should Hear
7. Hazel O'Connor – Hanging Around
8. REO Speedwagon – In Your Letter
9. Madness – Shut Up

Side B

1. Godley & Creme – Under Your Thumb
2. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – Souvenir
3. UB40 – One In Ten
4. Toyah – Thunder In The Mountains
5. Beggar & Co. – Mule (Chant No. 2)
6. The Nolans – Chemistry
7. Waders – Qwaka Song
8. The Scoop – Panic
9. Stars On 45 – Stars On 45 (Vol. 2)
10. Shakin' Stevens – This Ole House