The lead single from the album was " Girls Just Want to Have Fun " , released on September 6 , 1983 . This single achieved massive success in the United States with its music video playing in heavy rotation on several stations , and eventually peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 . It received Platinum certification from the RIAA for sales of 2,000,000 copies . The single was a success internationally , reaching the top ten in 19 countries and number one in 10 countries , including ; Australia , Canada , Ireland , Japan , New Zealand , Brazil and Norway . " Girls Just Want to Have Fun " received nominations at the 1985 Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance , and won Best Female Video at the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards , among several nominations
1985 Grammy Awards
27th Annual Grammy Awards
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