(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Oh Sheila” by Ready for the World peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Oh Sheila’ by Ready for the World peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1980s
‘Dancing in the Street’ by David Bowie and Mick Jagger peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Dancing in the Street” by David Bowie and Mick Jagger peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dancing in the Street’ by David Bowie and Mick Jagger peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
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‘Communication’ by The Power Station peaks at #34 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Communication” by The Power Station peaked at #34 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Communication’ by The Power Station peaks at #34 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
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‘Weird Science’ by Oingo Boingo peaks at #45 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Weird Science” by Oingo Boingo peaked at #45 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one two weeks. Continue reading ‘Weird Science’ by Oingo Boingo peaks at #45 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
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‘Born in East L.A’ by Cheech & Chong peaks at #48 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Born in East L.A.” by Cheech & Chong peaked at #48 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one two weeks. Continue reading ‘Born in East L.A’ by Cheech & Chong peaks at #48 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
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Strawberry Fields dedicated in New York City’s Central Park 40 years ago today (Oct 9 1985)
Video: 'Dedication of John Lennon Garden, Strawberry Fields, in New York Central Park. 1985'
(Wednesday October 9, 1985) — Strawberry Fields, a section of New York’s Central Park just east of 72nd Street and Central Park West, was dedicated to the late musician John Lennon today with his widow Yoko Ono, son Sean Lennon and Mayor Ed Koch in attendance on what would have been the former Beatle’s 45th birthday. Continue reading Strawberry Fields dedicated in New York City’s Central Park 40 years ago today (Oct 9 1985)
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McCartney begins filming ‘Spies Like Us’ promo video 40 years ago today (Oct 9 1985)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Spies Like Us 1985'
(Wednesday, October 9, 1985) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney started filming the promotional video for “Spies Like Us,” the title song to the motion picture of the same name, today at Abbey Road Studios in London, co-starring the stars of the film, Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase (filming wrapped up the next day, Oct. 10, 1985). Continue reading McCartney begins filming ‘Spies Like Us’ promo video 40 years ago today (Oct 9 1985)
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‘Dress You Up’ by Madonna peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 5 1985)
(Saturday, October 5, 1985) — “Dress You Up” by Madonna peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dress You Up’ by Madonna peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 5 1985)
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‘Cry’ by Godley & Creme peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 5 1985)
(Saturday, October 5, 1985) — “Cry” by Godley & Creme peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Cry’ by Godley & Creme peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 5 1985)
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‘Freedom’ by Wham! peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 28 1985)
(Saturday, September 28, 1985) — “Freedom” by Wham! peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Freedom’ by Wham! peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 28 1985)
