Artists That Hit #1 With Debut Single (1979-1983)

We continue with our exclusive collection of newcomers who were fortunate enough to reach #1 with their first hit: 

 

 

 

 

 

1979

"Knock On Wood"

Amii Stewart

1979

"Heart Of Glass"

Blondie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1979

"Ring My Bell"

Anita Ward

 

 

 

 

 

 

1979

"My Sharona"

Knack

1979

"Pop Muzik"

M

 

 

 

 

 

 

1980

"Funkytown"

Lipps, Inc.

1981

"Morning Train (Nine To Five)"

Sheena Easton
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1981

"Medley"

Stars on 45


 

 

 

 

 

 

1981

"Endless Love"

Lionel Richie (with Diana Ross)

1982

"I Love Rock & Roll"

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

 

 

 

 

 

 

1982

"Don't You Want Me

Human League

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1982

"Who Can It Be Now"

Men At Work

 

 

 

 

 

1982

"Mickey"

Toni Basil

 

 

 

 

 

 

1983

"Maniac"

Michael Sembello

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1983

"Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)"

Eurythmics

1983

"Come On Eileen"

Dexy's Midnight Runners