On This Day January 30 1984 - Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell Became the Number One Song in America

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Pete

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On This Day January 30 1984 - Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell Became the Number One Song in America.

On this day January 30 1984, Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell became the number one song in America, turning paranoia into one of the most memorable pop hits of the decade. Built around a haunting synth line and an instantly recognizable chorus, the song captured a sense of unease while remaining firmly rooted in catchy mainstream pop.

Somebody’s Watching Me reflected early 1980s fascination with...
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