List of number one songs in August, 1981

What songs were number one in August, 1981? There were 3 UK #1 songs in August, 1981.

These number one songs in August, 1981 began with Ghost Town by The Specials which went to #1 on 11th July, 1981 and remained at the top spot for 3 weeks.

The last number one song of 1981 was Japanese Boy by Aneka which went to #1 on 29th August, 1981 and remained at the top spot for 1 weeks.

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Jul 1981
The Specials - Ghost Town

Ghost Town

The Specials

Went to #1 in UK on July 11, 1981 for 3 weeks.

Spotify popularity 61%
Aug 1981
Shakin' Stevens - Green Door

Green Door

Shakin' Stevens

Went to #1 in UK on August 1, 1981 for 4 weeks.

Spotify popularity 37%
Aug 1981
Aneka - Japanese Boy

Japanese Boy

Aneka

Went to #1 in UK on August 29, 1981 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity 52%

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