8 of the 80s: 3/6/14 (1982)...

I'm ready to throwback to the 80s, and this time out I've got eight more nuggets from 1982, the year the Barbican performing arts centre opens in London...

Kenny Rogers - "Through The Years"
from the album Share Your Love (1981)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #13
Songwriters: Steve Dorff, Marty Panzer

One of Kenny's big lite-pop hits, perfect for anniversary celebrations throughout the world.

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Ronnie Milsap - "I Wouldn't Have Missed It For The World"
from the album There's No Gettin' Over Me (1981)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #20
Songwriters: Kye Fleming, Dennis Morgan, Charles Quillen

The blind piano man was in his prime when he released this gem of a pop/country toothdecayer.

Chilliwack - "I Believe"
from the album Wanna Be A Star (1981)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #33
Songwriter: Bill Henderson

The second hit from the veteran Canadian pop/rock band to break through to the American side.

Smokey Robinson - "Tell Me Tomorrow"
from the album Yes It's You Lady (1982)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #33 
Songwriters: Gary Goetzman, Mike Piccirillo

The former Motown second-in-command lands another top-40 pop hit with this unassuming lite-funk record.

The John Hall Band - "Crazy (Keep On Falling)"
from the album All Of The Above (1981)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #42
Songwriters: Johanna Hall, John Hall, Bob Leinbach, Eric Parker

The former head of soft-rock group Orleans and future New York congressman scored a minor hit with this power-pop gem.

Anne Murray - "Another Sleepless Night"
from the album Where Do You Go When You Dream (1981)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #44
Songwriters: Charlie Black, Rory Bourke

Anne ruled the country charts in the early 80s, and this was one of her almost-big crossover hits.

Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson - "Just To Satisfy You"
from the album Black On Black (1982)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #52
Songwriters: Don Bowman, Waylon Jennings

The pair of country legends remade Waylon's pre-fame single and became the third and final one of their #1 country hits together.

Alabama - "Close Enough To Perfect"
from the album Mountain Music (1982)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #65
Songwriter: Carl Chambers

The kings of country crossover surprisingly didn't so as much with this tender ballad.