1984 Prince released the film and soundtrack album "Purple Rain," which topped the charts for 24 weeks. Bruce Springsteen: Released his album "Born in the U.S.A.," which embraced a synthesis of modern arrangements for rock, including synthesizers. Michael Jackson: "Thriller" continued its dominance, being recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the best-selling album of all time. Madonna: "Like a Virgin" was a major hit, and her suggestive performance at the first MTV Video Music Awards drew attention. The first MTV Video Music Awards were held in New York City.Other Notable Events: Marvin Gaye: The Motown star was shot and killed in an argument with his father. The Police: Sting left the band. The Band Aid: Organized by Bob Geldof, the single "Do They Know It's Christmas" was released to aid Ethiopian famine victims. Iron Maiden: Kicked off the World Slavery Tour in Warsaw, Poland, marking the first time a Western band brought a full concert production behind the Iron Curtain. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Released their debut album "The Red Hot Chili Peppers".
TOP 100 HITZ 1984
| Number | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | When Doves Cry | Prince |
| 2 | What's Love Got to Do with It | Tina Turner |
| 3 | Say, Say, Say | Michael Jackson |
| 4 | Footloose | Kenny Loggins |
| 5 | Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) | Phil Collins |
| 6 | Jump | Van Halen |
| 7 | Hello | Lionel Richie |
| 8 | Owner of a Lonely Heart | Yes |
| 9 | Ghostbusters | Ray Parker Jr. |
| 10 | Karma Chameleon | Culture Club |
| 11 | Missing You | John Waite |
| 12 | All Night Long (All Night) | Lionel Richie |
| 13 | Let's Hear It for the Boy | Deniece Williams |
| 14 | Dancing in the Dark | Bruce Springsteen |
| 15 | Girls Just Want to Have Fun | Cyndi Lauper |
| 16 | The Reflex | Duran Duran |
| 17 | Time After Time | Cyndi Lauper |
| 18 | Jump (For My Love) | The Pointer Sisters |
| 19 | Talking in Your Sleep | The Romantics |
| 20 | Self Control | Laura Branigan |
| 21 | Let's Go Crazy | Prince & the Revolution |
| 22 | Say It Isn't So | Daryl Hall & John Oates |
| 23 | Hold Me Now | Thompson Twins |
| 24 | Joanna | Kool & the Gang |
| 25 | I Just Called to Say I Love You | Stevie Wonder |
| 26 | Somebody's Watching Me | Rockwell |
| 27 | Break My Stride | Matthew Wilder |
| 28 | 99 Luftballons/99 Red Balloons | Nena |
| 29 | I Can Dream About You | Dan Hartman |
| 30 | The Glamorous Life | Sheila E. |
| 31 | Oh Sherrie | Steve Perry |
| 32 | Stuck on You | Lionel Richie |
| 33 | I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues | Elton John |
| 34 | She Bop | Cyndi Lauper |
| 35 | Borderline | Madonna |
| 36 | Sunglasses at Night | Corey Hart |
| 37 | Eyes Without a Face | Billy Idol |
| 38 | Here Comes the Rain Again | Eurythmics |
| 39 | Uptown Girl | Billy Joel |
| 40 | Sister Christian | Night Ranger |
| 41 | Drive | The Cars |
| 42 | Twist of Fate | Olivia Newton-John |
| 43 | Union of the Snake | Duran Duran |
| 44 | The Heart of Rock & Roll | Huey Lewis and the News |
| 45 | Hard Habit to Break | Chicago |
| 46 | The Warrior | Scandal |
| 47 | If Ever You're in My Arms Again | Peabo Bryson |
| 48 | Automatic | The Pointer Sisters |
| 49 | Let the Music Play | Shannon |
| 50 | To All the Girls I've Loved Before | Willie Nelson |
| 51 | Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run) | Billy Ocean |
| 52 | That's All | Genesis |
| 53 | Running with the Night | Lionel Richie |
| 54 | Sad Songs (Say So Much) | Elton John |
| 55 | I Want a New Drug | Huey Lewis and the News |
| 56 | Islands in the Stream | Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton |
| 57 | Love Is a Battlefield | Pat Benatar |
| 58 | Infatuation | Rod Stewart |
| 59 | Almost Paradise | Ann Wilson |
| 60 | Legs | ZZ Top |
| 61 | State of Shock | The Jacksons |
| 62 | Love Somebody | Rick Springfield |
| 63 | Miss Me Blind | Culture Club |
| 64 | If This Is It | Huey Lewis and the News |
| 65 | You Might Think | The Cars |
| 66 | Lucky Star | Madonna |
| 67 | Cover Me | Bruce Springsteen |
| 68 | Cum on Feel the Noize | Quiet Riot |
| 69 | Breakdance | Irene Cara |
| 70 | Adult Education | Daryl Hall & John Oates |
| 71 | They Don't Know | Tracey Ullman |
| 72 | An Innocent Man | Billy Joel |
| 73 | Cruel Summer | Bananarama |
| 74 | Dance Hall Days | Wang Chung |
| 75 | Give It Up | KC and the Sunshine Band |
| 76 | I'm So Excited | The Pointer Sisters |
| 77 | I Still Can't Get Over Loving You | Ray Parker Jr. |
| 78 | Thriller | Michael Jackson |
| 79 | Holiday | Madonna |
| 80 | Breakin'... There's No Stopping Us | Ollie & Jerry |
| 81 | Nobody Told Me | John Lennon |
| 82 | Church of the Poison Mind | Culture Club |
| 83 | Think of Laura | Christopher Cross |
| 84 | Time Will Reveal | DeBarge |
| 85 | Wrapped Around Your Finger | The Police |
| 86 | Pink Houses | John Cougar Mellencamp |
| 87 | Round and Round | Ratt |
| 88 | Head over Heels | The Go-Go's |
| 89 | The Longest Time | Billy Joel |
| 90 | Tonight | Kool & the Gang |
| 91 | Got a Hold on Me | Christine McVie |
| 92 | Dancing in the Sheets | Shalamar |
| 93 | Undercover of the Night | The Rolling Stones |
| 94 | On the Dark Side | John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band |
| 95 | New Moon on Monday | Duran Duran |
| 96 | Major Tom (Coming Home) | Peter Schilling |
| 97 | Magic | The Cars |
| 98 | When You Close Your Eyes | Night Ranger |
| 99 | Rock Me Tonite | Billy Squier |
| 100 | Yah Mo B There | James Ingram and Michael McDonald |
