#1 in the Charts
Apr 9 David Bowie's single "Let's Dance" becomes his 1st song to hit #1 in both the US and the UK
- Apr 14 EMI America Records releases David Bowie's 15th studio album, "Let's Dance"; co-produced by Bowie and Nile Rodgers, it becomes his biggest commercial success with sales of nearly 11 million units, topping the charts in 9 countries, and introduces guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan to a larger audience
- Apr 23 28th Eurovision Song Contest: Corinne Hermes for Luxembourg wins singing "Si la vie est cadeau" in Munich
- Apr 24 "Show Boat" opens at Uris Theater NYC for 73 performances
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