Category Archives: Popular Music 1980s

‘Nothin’ at All’ by Heart peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 21 1986)

(Saturday, June 21, 1986) — “Nothin’ at All” by Heart peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Nothin’ at All’ by Heart peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 21 1986)

Paul McCartney headlines Prince’s Trust concert 40 years ago this hour (Jun 20 1986)


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(Friday, June 20, 1986, scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. BST) — At the Prince’s Trust 10th Birthday Party Concert tonight at the Wembley Arena in London, in front of Prince Charles and the Princess of Wales, former Beatle Paul McCartney performed three songs, backed by an all-star line-up that included Phil Collins, Mark King (of Level 42), John Illsley and Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), Ray Cooper, Howard Jones, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Midge Ure, Bryan Adams and Tina Turner. Continue reading Paul McCartney headlines Prince’s Trust concert 40 years ago this hour (Jun 20 1986)

‘On My Own’ by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 14 1986)

(Saturday, June 14, 1986) — “On My Own” by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (June 14/21/28, 1986). Continue reading ‘On My Own’ by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 14 1986)

‘I Can’t Wait’ by Nu Shooz peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 14 1986)

(Saturday, June 14, 1986) — “I Can’t Wait” by Nu Shooz peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Can’t Wait’ by Nu Shooz peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 14 1986)

‘Live to Tell’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 7 1986)

(Saturday, June 7, 1986) — “Live to Tell” by Madonna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Live to Tell’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 7 1986)

‘All I Need Is a Miracle’ by Mike + The Mechanics peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 7 1986)

(Saturday, June 7, 1986) — “All I Need Is a Miracle” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘All I Need Is a Miracle’ by Mike + The Mechanics peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 7 1986)

‘Something About You’ by Level 42 peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (May 31 1986)

(Saturday, May 31, 1986) — “Something About You” by Level 42 peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Something About You’ by Level 42 peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (May 31 1986)

‘Is It Love’ by Mr. Mister peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago today (May 31 1986)

(Saturday, May 31, 1986) — “Is It Love” by Mr. Mister peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Is It Love’ by Mr. Mister peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago today (May 31 1986)

‘The Greatest Love of All’ by Whitney Houston peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (May 17 1986)

(Saturday, May 17, 1986) — “The Greatest Love of All” by Whitney Houston peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (May 17/24/31, 1986). Continue reading ‘The Greatest Love of All’ by Whitney Houston peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (May 17 1986)

‘What Have You Done for Me Lately’ by Janet Jackson peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (May 17 1986)

(Saturday, May 17, 1986) — “What Have You Done for Me Lately” by Janet Jackson peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘What Have You Done for Me Lately’ by Janet Jackson peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (May 17 1986)