(Monday, October 18, 1982) — The Girl Is Mine by Michael Jackson featuring Paul McCartney, the first single from Jackson’s upcoming (sixth solo) album Thriller (released Nov. 30, 1982), was released today in the U.S. (Oct 29, 1982 in the UK).
Category Archives: Popular Music 1980s
‘20 Greatest Hits’ by The Beatles released 30 years ago today (1982)
Video: 'Love Me Do'
(Monday, October 11, 1982) — 20 Greatest Hits, a compilation album featuring a selection of songs by The Beatles, released to mark the 20th anniversary of The Beatles’ first record release Love Me Do in the UK in 1962, was released today in the U.S. and UK.
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Sony begins selling first commercial CD player 30 years ago today (1982)
Video: 'WORLD'S FIRST: Compact Disc Player made in 1982'
(Friday, October 1, 1982) — Sony today began selling the first commercial compact disc player, the CDP-101, in Japan at a list price of 168,000 yen (approx $730).
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Starr tapes an appearance for ‘Parkinson in Australia’ 30 years ago today (1982)
'Honey Don't'
(Tuesday, September 28, 1982) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr taped an appearance today for Parkinson in Australia in North Ryde, Australia. Ringo played drums on Honey Don’t with Glenn Shorrock on vocals for airing on October 8.
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McCartney completes filming ‘Tug of War’ video promo 30 years ago today (1982)
(Friday, September 24, 1982) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney completed filming of a promotional video for his single (released 11 days ago) Tug of War today at AIR Studios, London.
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‘Tug of War/Get It’ by Paul McCartney released 30 years ago today (1982)
Video: 'Tug of War'
(Monday, September 13, 1982) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney today released the single Tug of War/Get It (duet with Carl Perkins) in both the U.S. and Britain, the third single from his album Tug of War. Continue reading ‘Tug of War/Get It’ by Paul McCartney released 30 years ago today (1982)
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‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ opens in U.S. 30 years ago today (1982)
Video: 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' trailer
(Friday, August 13, 1982) — Fast Times at Ridgemont High, a coming-of-age teen comedy film written by Cameron Crowe, who went undercover at Clairemont High School in San Diego, California, and wrote about his experiences, opened today in the U.S.
Directed by Amy Heckerling, the film stars Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates, Brian Backer, Robert Romanus, Ray Walston, Forest Whitaker, Nicolas Cage and Anthony Edwards.
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‘Take It Away’ by Paul McCartney debuts at #55 in USA 30 years ago today (1982)
Audio: 'Take It Away'
(Saturday, July 10, 1982) — Take It Away by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney debuted at #55 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Take It Away’ by Paul McCartney debuts at #55 in USA 30 years ago today (1982)
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McCartney completes filming ‘Take It Away’ video promo 30 years ago today (1982)
(Wednesday, June 23, 1982) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney today completed filming of a promotional video for his single Take It Away, released two days ago in the U.S. and Britain.
The video, shot at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, England, features former Beatles’ drummer Ringo Starr and long-time producer George Martin, both of whom played on the track, as well as actor John Hurt.
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‘Take It Away’/’I’ll Give You A Ring’ by Paul McCartney released 30 years ago today (1982)
Audio: 'Take It Away'
(Monday, June 21, 1982) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney today released the single Take It Away/I’ll Give You A Ring in both the U.S. and Britain, the second single from his album Tug of War. Continue reading ‘Take It Away’/’I’ll Give You A Ring’ by Paul McCartney released 30 years ago today (1982)
