It's October 6 1985, Gavin.

So it is. Slip of the keyboard, since I also do a 1990 weekly recap.

I too remember it - though until now never knew who it was by or what it was called.

I remember an episode of C'mon Kids mentioning (or featuring) Electric Pandas on it, probably from early 1986. But I didn't think I knew any of their music at the time (even 'Big Girls' passed me by) until now.

You mention radio not playing it. I can't recall when or where, but I know I've definitely heard it somewhere 'recently' (recent being in the last 5 years or so). Maybe it was while getting a haircut or something, or in a shop, as I haven't listened to the radio in years. But I remember noticing the track, and thinking "I must find out who this is by/what it's called"... but then forgot all about it until reading Gavin's blog post and playing the video.

I probably saw it during rage retro month in 2011, but might have fast-forwarded through it. I hope I kept it.

Week ending October 13, 1985

Seven new entries, seven classic songs: Gambler, Running Up That Hill, Cherish, Invincible, Johnny Come Home, In Between Days and St Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion).

Plus, top 50 misses from The Dream Academy, Sheila E, Loverboy, Amy Grant, Geisha and Placido Domingo.

Details and chart: http://chartbeat.blogspot.com.au/2015/10/30-years-ago-this-week-october-13-1985.html

Week ending October 20, 1985

Another song called The Power Of Love. Plus, Money's Too Tight (To Mention), And We Danced, Don't Mess With Doctor Dream and Face To Face.

And top 50 misses from Bryan Ferry and Prince.

Details and chart: http://chartbeat.blogspot.com.au/2015/10/30-years-ago-this-week-october-20-1985.html

Week ending October 27, 1985

Only one new entry on the singles chart, plus four top 50 misses from Madness, The Stems, Hall & Oates and The Accelerators.

And a closer look at the albums chart.

Details and chart: http://chartbeat.blogspot.com.au/2015/10/30-years-ago-this-week-october-27-1985.html

Week ending November 3, 1985

New entries from Pseudo Echo, Tina Turner, Simple Minds, Talking Heads, John Cougar Mellencamp, Hoodoo Gurus and Bruce Springsteen.

And a top 50 miss from **** Robin.

Details and chart:
http://chartbeat.blogspot.com.au/2015/11/30-years-ago-this-week-november-3-1985.html

Week ending November 10, 1985

Olivia Newton-John writhes around in a bed, Heart make a comeback and Models don't do as well with their latest single.

Plus, top 50 misses from Ronnie Milsap, Lloyd Cole and Air Supply

Details and chart: http://chartbeat.blogspot.com.au/2015/11/30-years-ago-this-week-november-10-1985.html

Week ending November 17, 1985

Neil from The Young Ones debuts, Midge Ure goes solo (again), Elton John's equal-biggest hit of the 80s and a classic 80s synthpop track from Trans-X.

Plus, top 50 misses from The Clash, The ****ed, The Style Council, Roger Daltrey and, surprisingly, Diana Ross featuring Michael Jackson.

Details and chart:
http://chartbeat.blogspot.com.au/2015/11/30-years-ago-this-week-november-17-1985.html

Week ending November 24, 1985

Whitney finally breaks into the top 50... with a cover. Rose Tattoo also take a remake into the chart. And new entries from Aretha Franklin, ZZ Top, Prefab Sprout and Red Box

Plus, top 50 misses from Sting, Electric Pandas, The Church, Cheech & Chong and Feargal Sharkey.

Details and chart: http://chartbeat.blogspot.com.au/2015/11/30-years-ago-this-week-november-24-1985.html

Week ending December 1, 1985

Working Class Man, Say You Say Me, Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves, No Promises, Oh Sheila and Election Day debut.

Plus, top 50 misses from Sade, Dropbears, Billy Joel, Kids In The Kitchen and Australian Crawl.

Details and chart: http://chartbeat.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/30-years-ago-this-week-december-1-1985.html

Week ending December 8, 1985

The first record to debut at number 1 in Australia. And We Built This City, Can't Wait To See You and Separate Lives.

Plus, top 50 misses from Mental As Anything, Don Henley and Do-Re-Mi

Details and chart: http://chartbeat.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/30-years-ago-this-week-december-8-1985.html

Week ending December 15, 1985

Dolly and Kenny reunite, and Koo De Tah struggle with their follow-up single.

Details and chart:
http://chartbeat.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/30-years-ago-this-week-december-15-1985.html

It certainly made the chart a curious read during that fortnight if not downright 'weird' as "Entry Number Ones" were something that the US and UK had in abundance and were somewhat 'alien' to my eyes [then].

Week ending December 22, 1985

The final chart for 1985 - with the first hits by two two-hit wonders, plus debuts from The Cure, Princess, INXS, Dead Or Alive and more.

And, eight top 50 misses from Phil Collins, Dire Straits, Bryan Adams, The Power Station and more

Also, the top 100 singles for 1985 and links to every chart from the year.

Details and chart: http://chartbeat.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/30-years-ago-this-week-december-22-1985.html