Events in Music History in December 1981

  • Dec 12 "1st" closes at Martin Beck Theater NYC after 37 performances
  • Dec 20 Harry Krieger and Tom Eyen's musical "Dreamgirls" opens at Imperial Theater, NYC; runs for 1522 performances, wins 6 Tony, 5 Drama Desk, and 2 Grammy Awards

That Girl

Dec 30 "That Girl" single released by Stevie Wonder (Billboard Song of the Year -1982)