Category Archives: 1980s

John Lennon completes ‘Dear Yoko’ and ‘I’m Losing You’ for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1980)


Video: 'John Lennon - Dear Yoko (Early Take)'

(Monday, September 22, 1980, beginning at 2:00 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 “Dear Yoko” and “I’m Losing You” today, overdubbing his lead vocals for both songs at The Hit Factory in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon completes ‘Dear Yoko’ and ‘I’m Losing You’ for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1980)

Iraqi aircraft bombard ten airfields in Iran as conflict erupts into full-scale war 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1980)


Video: 'Iran-Iraq War Documentary' (7 videos)

(Monday, September 22, 1980; during the Iran–Iraq War) — The Persian Gulf conflict between Iran and Iraq erupted into full-scale war today when Iraqi aircraft bombarded ten airfields in Iran to cripple the Iranian air force on the ground. Continue reading Iraqi aircraft bombard ten airfields in Iran as conflict erupts into full-scale war 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1980)

Reagan, Anderson clash in first 1980 general election presidential debate 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1980)


Video: '1980 Presidential Candidate Debate: Governor Ronald Reagan and Congressman John Anderson – 9/21/80'

(Sunday, September 21, 1980, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT; during the 1980 United States presidential election) — Republican nominee Ronald Reagan and independent candidate John B. Anderson disagreed on abortion, tax cuts, energy, defense and how to revitalize American cities in the first debate of the 1980 presidential campaign tonight at the Baltimore Convention Center but made only intermittent attacks on Democratic President Jimmy Carter, who chose not to participate. Continue reading Reagan, Anderson clash in first 1980 general election presidential debate 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1980)

John Lennon completes ‘Watching The Wheels’ for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1980)


Video: 'John Lennon - "Watching The Wheels" Take 3'

(Saturday, September 20, 1980; 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 “Watching The Wheels” today, overdubbing his lead vocals at The Hit Factory in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon completes ‘Watching The Wheels’ for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1980)

‘Lookin’ for Love’ by Johnny Lee peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1980)

(Saturday, September 20, 1980)“Lookin’ for Love” by Johnny Lee peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Lookin’ for Love’ by Johnny Lee peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1980)

‘Don’t Ask Me Why’ by Billy Joel peaks at #19 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1980)

(Saturday, September 20, 1980)“Don’t Ask Me Why” by Billy Joel peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Don’t Ask Me Why’ by Billy Joel peaks at #19 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1980)

John Lennon records harmony vocal for ‘Every Man Has a Woman Who Loves Him’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1980)


Video: 'John Lennon - Every Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him (Official Music Video)'

(Thursday, September 18, 1980, starting at 2:00 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), recorded his vocal harmony for Ono’s “Every Man Has a Woman Who Loves Him,” which was later released with Lennon’s vocal isolated, today at The Hit Factory in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon records harmony vocal for ‘Every Man Has a Woman Who Loves Him’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1980)

John Lennon completes three tracks for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1980)


Video: 'Woman (2010 Remix)'

(Wednesday, September 17, 1980, starting at 2:00 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 “Woman,” “Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)” and “Clean Up Time” today at The Hit Factory in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon completes three tracks for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1980)

‘Fame’ by Irene Cara peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1980)

(Saturday, September 13, 1980)“Fame” by Irene Cara peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Fame’ by Irene Cara peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1980)

‘Upside Down’ by Diana Ross peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1980)

(Saturday, September 6, 1980)“Upside Down” by Diana Ross peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Sept. 6/13/20/27, 1980). Continue reading ‘Upside Down’ by Diana Ross peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1980)