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1983

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It debuted at #41 on May 28, 1983. It entered the Top 40 1 week later. It reached the Top 10 after 5 weeks. It reached a peak of #5 on July 16, 1983. After 15 weeks, its final appearance came on September 3, 1983.

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It debuted at #41 on May 28, 1983. It entered the Top 40 1 week later. It reached the Top 10 after 5 weeks. It reached a peak of #5 on July 16, 1983. After 15 weeks, its final appearance came on September 3, 1983.

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