Why Olivia Newton-John's 1981 Hit 'Physical' Faced Radio Bans Over Suggestive Lyrics

The longest-running No. 1 hit of the 1980s faced radio bans and controversy over lyrics many stations deemed too suggestive.
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On This Day in 1981, Eddie Rabbitt Scored His Only No. 1 Hit With a Country Crossover Classic That Dethroned Dolly Parton

On February 28, 1981, Eddie Rabbitt scored his only No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with the country-crossover classic "I Love A Rainy Night".

Blondie's 1981 No. 1 Hit Quietly Introduced World to Mainstream Rap

In 1981, the band Blondie topped the Billboard charts with the song “Rapture.” The song hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on March 28, 1981, and stayed there for two weeks. The song, written by ...