(Saturday, October 11, 1980) — “I’m Alright” by Kenny Loggins peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’m Alright’ by Kenny Loggins peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1980)
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‘Xanadu’ by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1980)
(Saturday, October 11, 1980) — “Xanadu” by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Xanadu’ by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1980)
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John Lennon interviewed in New York studio for Los Angeles Times article 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1980)
Video: 'John Lennon 1980 Interview with Subtitles'
(Friday, October 10, 1980; during sessions for Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who returned to the recording studio in August after a five-year absence for what would turn out to be his final studio albums, Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey (both with his wife, Yoko Ono), was interviewed today by Los Angeles Times reporter Robert Hilburn at The Hit Factory in New York City for an article published Nov. 16, 1980. Continue reading John Lennon interviewed in New York studio for Los Angeles Times article 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1980)
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‘Another One Bites the Dust’ by Queen peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)
(Saturday, October 4, 1980) — “Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Oct. 4/11/18, 1980). Continue reading ‘Another One Bites the Dust’ by Queen peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)
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‘Drivin’ My Life Away’ by Eddie Rabbitt peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)
(Saturday, October 4, 1980) — “Drivin’ My Life Away” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Drivin’ My Life Away’ by Eddie Rabbitt peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)
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‘All Over the World’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)
(Saturday, October 4, 1980) — “All Over the World” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘All Over the World’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)
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‘Turn It On Again’ by Genesis peaks at #58 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)
(Saturday, October 4, 1980) — “Turn It On Again” by Genesis peaked at #58 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Turn It On Again’ by Genesis peaks at #58 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)
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John Lennon completes ‘(Just Like) Starting Over’ for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1980)
Video: '(Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon (official music video HD)'
(Saturday, September 27, 1980, session started at 4:00 p.m. EDT; during sessions for Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who returned to the recording studio last month after a five-year absence for what would turn out to be his final studio albums, Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey (both with his wife, Yoko Ono), completed “(Just Like) Starting Over” today, recording the wishing bell that opens the track at the Record Plant studio in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon completes ‘(Just Like) Starting Over’ for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1980)
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‘Give Me the Night’ by George Benson peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1980)
(Saturday, September 27, 1980) — “Give Me the Night” by George Benson peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Give Me the Night’ by George Benson peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1980)
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‘Late in the Evening’ by Paul Simon peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1980)
(Saturday, September 27, 1980) — “Late in the Evening” by Paul Simon peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Late in the Evening’ by Paul Simon peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1980)
