Category Archives: 1980s

Paul McCartney appears live on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1980)

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Video: 'Paul & Linda McCartney - Good Morning America 1980 (Part 1)'

(Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 1980, the main interview began at 12:48 p.m. GMT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney appeared live this morning (with his wife, Linda McCartney) from their Sussex farmhouse on ABC’s Good Morning America to plug his concert film Rockshow, which had opened the previous day at the Ziegfeld Theatre at 141 West 54th Street in New York City.
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John Lennon and Yoko Ono filmed in Central Park, Soho gallery 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1980)

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Video: 'AMERICAN MASTERS | LENNONYC | John and Yoko in Central Park | PBS'

(Wednesday, November 26, 1980) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who had just released (with his wife, Yoko Ono) Double Fantasy, his first studio album in five years, was filmed today strolling in New York City’s Central Park (with Ono) for an unspecified promotional project. Continue reading John Lennon and Yoko Ono filmed in Central Park, Soho gallery 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1980) →

Paul McCartney’s ‘Rockshow’ concert film opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1980)

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Video: 'Rockshow' trailer

(Wednesday, November 26, 1980, first showing scheduled for 12:45 p.m. EST) — Rockshow, a concert film release by Paul McCartney and Wings, filmed May 25-June 23, 1976, during the band’s 1976 North American tour, opened today at the Ziegfeld Theatre at 141 West 54th Street in New York City. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s ‘Rockshow’ concert film opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1980) →

Ringo Starr completes two George Harrison-produced tracks for next album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 25 1980)

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Video: 'Ringo Starr - Wrack My Brain'

(Tuesday, November 25, 1980; during sessions for Stop and Smell the Roses) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr completed two tracks today for Stop and Smell the Roses, his eighth studio album, having reunited with fellow ex-Beatle George Harrison starting Nov. 19, 1980, at Harrison’s Friar Park Studio, Henley-on-Thames (FPSHOT) in Henley-on-Thames, England. Continue reading Ringo Starr completes two George Harrison-produced tracks for next album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 25 1980) →

At least 2,483 people killed in 1980 Irpinia earthquake 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1980)

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Video: '23 Novembre 1980 il Terremoto in Irpinia-by Pino Biancardo'

(Sunday, November 23, 1980, 7:34:52 p.m. CET) — At least 2,483 people were killed today by the 6.9 magnitude 1980 Irpinia earthquake that devastated southern Italy. Continue reading At least 2,483 people killed in 1980 Irpinia earthquake 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1980) →

‘Double Fantasy’ album by John Lennon and Yoko Ono released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1980)

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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.
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Paul McCartney completes overdubs for ‘We All Stand Together’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1980)

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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) →

‘Lady’ by Kenny Rogers peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1980)

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(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) →

‘The Wanderer’ by Donna Summer peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1980)

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(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) →

‘I’m Coming Out’ by Diana Ross peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1980)

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(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) →