(Saturday, May 29, 1982) — “Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)” by Elton John peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)’ by Elton John peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1982)
Category Archives: The Beatles 1980s
‘Ebony and Ivory’ by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1982)
(Saturday, May 15, 1982) — “Ebony and Ivory” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder peaked on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart at #1 for seven consecutive weeks (May 15/22/29, June 5/12/19/26, 1982). Continue reading ‘Ebony and Ivory’ by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1982)
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‘The Beatles Movie Medley’ peaks at #12 and ‘Reel Music’ album peaks at #19 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1982)
(Saturday, May 8, 1982) — “The Beatles Movie Medley,” a compilation of snippets from songs from The Beatles’ films, peaked on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart at #12. Continue reading ‘The Beatles Movie Medley’ peaks at #12 and ‘Reel Music’ album peaks at #19 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1982)
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‘Tug of War’ album by Paul McCartney released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1982)
Video: 'Paul McCartney ~ TUG OF WAR Archive Collection' (first 12 clips constitute original album)
(Monday, April 26, 1982) — Tug of War, former Beatle Paul McCartney’s first studio album after the murder of former songwriting partner John Lennon, was released today in both the U.S. and UK. Continue reading ‘Tug of War’ album by Paul McCartney released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1982)
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‘The Beatles Movie Medley’ by The Beatles debuts at #70 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1982)
(Saturday, March 27, 1982) — “The Beatles Movie Medley,” a compilation of snippets from songs from The Beatles’ films, debuted on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart at #70. Continue reading ‘The Beatles Movie Medley’ by The Beatles debuts at #70 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1982)
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‘The Beatles Movie Medley’ single and ‘Reel Music’ compilation album by The Beatles released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1982)
Video: 'THE BEATLES - REEL MUSIC (FULL ALBUM)' (16 clips, clips #2-#15 constitute the 1982 album, clip #1 is the A-side of the single "The Beatles Movie Medley" and clip #16 is "Fab Four On Film," the B-side for early copies of the single)
(Monday, March 22, 1982) — Reel Music, a compilation album featuring a selection of songs by The Beatles that were featured in their films, was released today in the U.S. (the following day in the UK). Continue reading ‘The Beatles Movie Medley’ single and ‘Reel Music’ compilation album by The Beatles released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1982)
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‘Wrack My Brain’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #38 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1981)
(Saturday, December 12, 1981) — “Wrack My Brain” by former Beatle Ringo Starr peaked at #38 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Wrack My Brain’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #38 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1981)
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Ringo Starr’s ‘Stop and Smell the Roses’ album released 40 years ago today (Oct 26 1981)
Video: 'Ringo Starr - Stop and Smell the Roses Full Album' (10 videos)
(Monday, October 26, 1981) — Stop and Smell the Roses, the eighth studio album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, was released today in the U.S. (it would be released in the UK on Nov. 20, 1981), featuring appearances by fellow ex-Beatles Paul McCartney and George Harrison. Continue reading Ringo Starr’s ‘Stop and Smell the Roses’ album released 40 years ago today (Oct 26 1981)
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John Lennon’s killer sent to prison for 20 years-to-life 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1981)
Video: 'Crimes of the Century - John Lennon Assassination - S01E02 | Full Documentary | True Crime' (Lennon's killer sentenced at 35:25)
(Monday, August 24, 1981; following the Murder of John Lennon) — The killer of John Lennon, who pleaded guilty to the fatal shooting the former Beatle on Dec. 8, 1980, outside of the musician’s apartment building in New York City, was sentenced today to 20 years to life in prison. Continue reading John Lennon’s killer sent to prison for 20 years-to-life 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1981)
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‘Teardrops’ by George Harrison peaks at #102 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1981)
(Saturday, August 15, 1981) — “Teardrops” by former Beatle George Harrison, the second single issued from his album Somewhere in England, both debuted and peaked at #102 (for two consecutive weeks) on today’s Billboard Bubbling Under the Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Teardrops’ by George Harrison peaks at #102 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1981)
