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On This Day August 1 1981 – Jessies Girl by Rick Springfield Became the Number One Song in America

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On This Day August 1 1981 – Jessies Girl by Rick Springfield Became the Number One Song in America.

On this day August 1 1981, Jessies Girl by Rick Springfield officially became the number one song in America. Taken from his breakthrough album Working Class Dog, the single blended power pop with rock attitude and quickly turned Springfield into a household name.

The track struck a chord with audiences thanks to its relatable theme of unrequited love, energetic guitar riffs, and memorable chorus. Jessies...
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