(Saturday, September 6, 1980) — “Emotional Rescue” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Emotional Rescue’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1980)
Category Archives: 1980s
‘Sailing’ by Christopher Cross peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1980)
(Saturday, August 30, 1980) — “Sailing” by Christopher Cross peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sailing’ by Christopher Cross peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1980)
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‘Waterfalls’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #106 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1980)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Waterfalls [High Quality]' (video mastered June 23, 1980)
(Saturday, August 30, 1980) — “Waterfalls” by former Beatle Paul McCartney, the second single from his second solo album McCartney II, peaked at #106 on today’s Billboard Bubbling Under The Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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Video crew tapes John Lennon performing ‘I’m Losing You’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 19 1980)
Video: 'John Lennon - I'm Losing You (At Hit Factory)'
(Tuesday, August 19, 1980; during sessions for Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who returned to the recording studio 11 days ago 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 videotaped early this morning at The Hit Factory recording studio in New York City during a session for “I’m Losing You” with the intention of producing music videos to promote their upcoming releases. Continue reading Video crew tapes John Lennon performing ‘I’m Losing You’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 19 1980)
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‘Take Your Time (Do It Right)’ by The S.O.S. Band peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1980)
(Saturday, August 16, 1980) — “Take Your Time (Do It Right)” by The S.O.S. Band peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Take Your Time (Do It Right)’ by The S.O.S. Band peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1980)
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‘Let My Love Open the Door’ by Pete Townshend peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1980)
(Saturday, August 16, 1980) — “Let My Love Open the Door” by Pete Townshend peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Let My Love Open the Door’ by Pete Townshend peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1980)
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‘Tulsa Time’ by Eric Clapton peaks at #30 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1980)
(Saturday, August 16, 1980) — “Tulsa Time” by Eric Clapton peaked at #30 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Tulsa Time’ by Eric Clapton peaks at #30 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1980)
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President Carter accepts nomination for second term 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 1980)
Video: '1980 Jimmy Carter Democratic Convention Acceptance Speech'
(Thursday, August 14, 1980, 10:29-11:20 p.m. EDT; during the 1980 Democratic National Convention) — President Jimmy Carter of Georgia accepted the Democratic presidential nomination tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City, declaring that he would “mount a campaign that defines the real issues, a campaign that responds to the intelligence of the American people, a campaign that talks sense. And we’re going to beat the Republicans in November.” Continue reading President Carter accepts nomination for second term 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 1980)
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‘Playmate of the Year’ Dorothy Stratten, 20, killed by estranged husband in murder-suicide 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 1980)
Video: 'Dorothy Stratten Biography * Biography Documentary Channel'
(Thursday, August 14, 1980, 1:00 p.m. PDT) — Playboy magazine’s current “Playmate of the Year,” actress-model Dorothy Stratten, 20, was brutally raped and shot to death today in Los Angeles by her estranged husband and manager, Paul Snider, who then killed himself. Continue reading ‘Playmate of the Year’ Dorothy Stratten, 20, killed by estranged husband in murder-suicide 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 1980)
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John Lennon tracks ‘I Don’t Wanna Face It’ and ‘(Forgive Me) My Little Flower Princess’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 1980)
Video: 'John Lennon Alternate Fantasy 2/14 - I Don't Wanna Face It'
(Thursday, August 14, 1980; during sessions for Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who returned to the recording studio last week 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), tracked “I Don’t Wanna Face It” and “(Forgive Me) My Little Flower Princess” today in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon tracks ‘I Don’t Wanna Face It’ and ‘(Forgive Me) My Little Flower Princess’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 1980)
