sentences:  1 which had been recorded years previously, such as the "Theme from M*A*S*H*" and Don McLean's cover of Roy Orbison's "Crying".The Ska and Mod revivals reached their peak this year, with strong chart showings by The Jam, The Specials and Madness.1970s favourites ABBA and Blondie both had their last years as chart heavyweights, clocking up 5 No.1 singles between them.