Video: 'John Lennon - Double Fantasy' (first 14 videos constitute original album)
(Monday, November 17, 1980) — Double Fantasy, the fifth album by former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, was released today in the U.S. and UK.
Continue reading ‘Double Fantasy’ album by John Lennon and Yoko Ono released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1980)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - We All Stand Together (Official Music Video)'
(Saturday, November 15, 1980) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney today completed overdubs for “We All Stand Together” at AIR Studios in London for release on Nov. 12, 1984, as part of the soundtrack for the animated film Rupert and the Frog Song. Continue reading Paul McCartney completes overdubs for ‘We All Stand Together’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1980)
(Saturday, November 15, 1980) — “Lady” by Kenny Rogers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (Nov. 15/22/29, Dec. 6/13/20, 1980). Continue reading ‘Lady’ by Kenny Rogers peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1980)
(Saturday, November 15, 1980) — “The Wanderer” by Donna Summer peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘The Wanderer’ by Donna Summer peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1980)
(Saturday, November 15, 1980) — “I’m Coming Out” by Diana Ross peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘I’m Coming Out’ by Diana Ross peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1980)
(Saturday, November 15, 1980) — “Whip It” by Devo peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Whip It’ by Devo peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1980)
Video: 'You Saved My Soul (With Your True Love) [14 November 1980]'
(Friday, November 14, 1980) — Three days before the release of Double Fantasy, his first studio album in five years (with his wife, Yoko Ono), former Beatle John Lennon recorded an electric guitar demo for his song “You Saved My Soul (With Your True Love)” today at his home at The Dakota apartment building in New York City. Continue reading Former Beatle John Lennon records last musical performance 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1980)
Video: 'Raging Bull' trailer
(Thursday, November 13, 1980) — Raging Bull, an American biographical sports drama film about middle-weight champ Jake La Motta, whose life was haunted by violence inside and outside the ring, premiered today at Sutton Theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘Raging Bull’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1980)
(Saturday, November 8, 1980) — “Dreamer” by Supertramp peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dreamer’ by Supertramp peaks at #15 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1980)
(Saturday, November 8, 1980) — “She’s So Cold” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘She’s So Cold’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #26 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1980)
