CHART BEATS: A JOURNEY
THROUGH POP

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Oct 24, 20225 min read

This Week In 1982: October 24, 1982

Recap of the Australian top 50 for the week ending October 24, 1982, including new entries from Goanna, Jo Jo Zep, Pointer Sisters and more.

Oct 19, 20223 min read

This Week In 1997: October 19, 1997

Recap of the ARIA top 50 for the week ending October 19, 1997, including new entries from Robyn, Green Day, Silverchair and Jon Bon Jovi.

Oct 17, 20224 min read

This Week In 1982: October 17, 1982

Recap of the Australian top 50 for the week ending October 17, 1982, including new entries from Rough Trade, Monsoon, Kim Carnes and more.

Oct 12, 20224 min read

This Week In 1997: October 12, 1997

Recap of the ARIA top 50 for the week ending October 12, 1997, including new entries from Kylie Minogue, John Farnham, Human Nature and more

Oct 10, 20226 min read

This Week In 1982: October 10, 1982

Recap of the Australian top 50 for the week ending October 10, 1982, including new entries from Dexys Midnight Runners, The Clash and more.

Oct 5, 20225 min read

This Week In 1997: October 5, 1997

Recap of the ARIA top 50 for the week ending October 5, 1997, with new entries from Janet Jackson, Boyz II Men, Elton John, Oasis and more.

Oct 3, 20224 min read

This Week In 1982: October 3, 1982

Recap of the Australian top 50 for the week ending October 3, 1982, including new entries from Yazoo, Simple Minds, Fleetwood Mac and more.

Sep 28, 20225 min read

This Week In 1997: September 28, 1997

Recap of the ARIA top 50 for the week ending September 28, 1997, including new entries from Aqua, Robyn Loau, Mr President and more.

Sep 26, 20225 min read

This Week In 1982: September 26, 1982

Recap of the Australian top 50 for the week ending September 26, 1982, including new entries from Frida, Bananarama, Bow Wow Wow and more.

Sep 21, 20223 min read

This Week In 1997: September 21, 1997

Recap of the ARIA top 50 for the week ending September 21, 1997, including new entries from Portishead, Leonardo's Bride and Everclear.

Sep 19, 20224 min read

This Week In 1982: September 19, 1982

Recap of the Australian top 50 for the week ending September 19, 1982, including new entries from Melissa Manchester, ABC, Talk Talk & more.

Sep 14, 20223 min read

This Week In 1997: September 14, 1997

Recap of the ARIA top 50 singles chart for the week ending September 14, 1997, including new entries from Elton John, Jewel and Damage.

Sep 12, 20224 min read

This Week In 1982: September 12, 1982

Recap of the Australian top 50 for the week ending September 12, 1982, including new entries from Missing Persons, Joe Jackson and more.

Sep 7, 20224 min read

This Week In 1997: September 7, 1997

Recap of the ARIA top 50 for the week ending September 7, 1997, including new entries from Dannii Minogue, Backstreet Boys & The Superjesus.

Sep 5, 20226 min read

This Week In 1982: September 5, 1982

Recap of the Australian top 50 for the week ending September 5, 1982, including new entries from Survivor, Little River Band, Trio and more.

Aug 31, 20226 min read

This Week In 1997: August 31, 1997

Recap of the ARIA top 50 for the week ending August 31, 1997, including new entries from Mariah Carey, LeAnn Rimes, Diana King, The Verve.

Aug 29, 20224 min read

This Week In 1982: August 29, 1982

Recap of the Australian top 50 for the week ending August 29, 1982, including new entries from INXS, The Motels, Tight Fit & Spandau Ballet.

Aug 24, 20223 min read

This Week In 1997: August 24, 1997

Recap of the ARIA top 50 singles chart for the week ending August 24, 1997, including new entries from Gary Barlow, Grinspoon and Tonic.

Aug 22, 20223 min read

This Week In 1982: August 22, 1982

Recap of the Australian top 50 for the week ending August 22, 1982, including new entries from Donna Summer, Paul McCartney and more.

Aug 17, 20225 min read

This Week In 1997: August 17, 1997

Recap of the ARIA top 50 for the week ending August 17, 1997, including new entries from Trisha Yearwood, Hanson, CDB, Coolio and more.

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A Journey Through Aussie Pop is shining a light on classic Australian pop artists and releases from the 1980s, '90s and 2000s.

A Journey Through Stock Aitken Waterman is working its way through every single produced by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman in chronological order.

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Chart Beats: A Journey Through Pop has been looking back at music from the '80s, '90s, 2000s and 2010s since 2012. Run by freelance journalist and content creator Gavin Scott in Sydney, Australia.