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12 unusual facts about 1981 in music


Christmas in Los Angeles

In 1981, Los Angeles Mayor, Tom Bradley gave the song its "official" status by way of declaration.

Come and Join Us

The song remained a staple in concert, though, and was eventually recorded for the 1981 album Never Say Die.

Drama of Exile

Drama of Exile or The Drama of Exile are titles used to refer to two rock albums by Nico recorded in 1981.

Gilley's Urban Cowboy Band

In 1981 the Gilley's Urban Cowboy Band won its first and only Grammy.

Jaro Medien

Jaro Medien GmbH (Jaro Media) is a German music company founded in 1981.

Live at Blossom

Live at Blossom is the first live concert video by Donnie Iris, recorded and originally released in 1981.

October Tour

The October Tour was a concert tour by Irish rock band U2 that took place in 1981 and 1982 to support the band's second studio album, October, which was released in October 1981.

Polka Album

Polka Album is a collection of Polka songs recorded by Bobby Vinton, released in 1981.

Something in the Night

Something in the Night is the tenth studio album, and final until 2005's All In A Good Time, by American country rock band Pure Prairie League, released in 1981 (see 1981 in music).

Songs in the Attic

Songs in the Attic is the first live album by Billy Joel, released in 1981 (see 1981 in music).

Tommy Boy Entertainment

In 1981, Tom Silverman borrowed $5,000 from his parents to officially start the label out of his apartment.

Tommy Boy Entertainment (formerly known as Tommy Boy Records) is an American independent record label started in 1981 by Tom Silverman.


Det är advent

Music is often mentioned to have been published in 1981, but sources say the tune is older, and was in use already in the 1970s, as the song is published in Swedish 1977 children’s songbook Smått å Gott.

Mer jul

The song, which depicts several Christmas traditions, was recorded in Kjell Alinge's radio program Eldorado in december 1981 and was released on the 1982 compilation album Eldorado. Stjärnornas musik.