Video: 'Paul McCartney wins the American Music Award of Merit- AMA 1986'
(Monday, January 27, 1986, broadcast scheduled at 5:00-8:00 p.m. PST) — In a pre-recorded segment from the Hippodrome nightclub in London, former Beatle Paul McCartney received a special Award Of Merit from Phil Collins tonight as part of the 13th annual American Music Awards (AMAs) before a television audience of 50 million.
Video: 'Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Pianist & Composer | Mini Bio | BIO'
(Tuesday, January 27, 1756) — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era, was born Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart today at 9 Getreidegasse in Salzburg, Austria. Continue reading Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart born in Salzburg, Austria 270 years ago today (Jan 27 1756)
(Monday, January 26, 1976) — The Beatles’ nine-year recording contract with EMI expired today — Paul McCartney remained with EMI, Ringo Starr would sign with Atlantic (in the U.S.) and Polydor (everywhere else), and George Harrison would go with his own label, Dark Horse, which was distributed by A&M. John Lennon does not sign a new contract.
EMI’s Bob Mercer later recalled John’s reaction when he was trying to persuade him to renew his record contract with EMI: “He just said that his own feelings were that he didn’t want to have his signature on any pieces of paper. He’d had enough of contracts and so forth.”
(Saturday, January 26, 1946) — “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” by Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra (vocal refrain by Vaughn Monroe and The Norton Sisters) was the #1 song on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for five consecutive weeks (Jan. 26, Feb. 2/9/16/23, 1946). Continue reading ‘Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!’ by Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago today (Jan 26 1946)
Video: 'Hannah and Her Sisters' trailer
(Saturday, January 25, 1986, 4:00 p.m. MST) — Hannah and Her Sisters, a comedy-drama film about three sisters who deal with their tangled relationships amidst the wonders of New York City, premiered today at the Egyptian Theatre in Park City, Utah, during the US Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Hannah and Her Sisters’ premieres at US Film Festival in Utah 40 years ago this hour (Jan 25 1986)
(Saturday, January 25, 1986) — “Talk to Me” by Stevie Nicks peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Talk to Me’ by Stevie Nicks peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 25 1986)
(Saturday, January 25, 1986) — “My Hometown” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘My Hometown’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 25 1986)
(Saturday, January 25, 1986) — “Walk of Life” by Dire Straits peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Walk of Life’ by Dire Straits peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 25 1986)
(Saturday, January 24, 1976) — “Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)” by Diana Ross peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)’ by Diana Ross peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 24 1976)
(Saturday, January 24, 1976) — “I Love Music” by The O’Jays peaks at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Love Music’ by The O’Jays peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 24 1976)
