Video: '"The King And I" (Commercial For Final Yul Brynner Performances, 1985)'

(Sunday, June 30, 1985, 7:00 p.m. EDT) — Yul Brynner performed for the last time tonight as the King of Siam in The King and I at Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway (near 53rd Street) in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York. Continue reading Yul Brynner performs in ‘The King and I’ on Broadway for final time 40 years ago this hour (June 30 1985) →

Video: 'David Bowie & Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street - Remaster'

(Saturday, June 29, 1985, approximately 6:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — Mick Jagger and David Bowie recorded a new version of “Dancing In The Street” today at at Westside Studios in London to raise money for the Live Aid famine relief cause. Continue reading Mick Jagger, David Bowie record ‘Dancing In The Street’ 40 years ago this hour (June 29 1985) →

(Saturday, June 29, 1985) — “Angel” by Madonna peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Angel’ by Madonna peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (June 29 1985) →

(Saturday, June 29, 1985) — “Centerfield” by John Fogerty peaked at #44 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Centerfield’ by John Fogerty peaks at #44 in USA 40 years ago today (June 29 1985) →

(Saturday, June 22, 1985) — “Heaven” by Bryan Adams peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 22/29, 1985).

(Saturday, June 22, 1985) — “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Walking on Sunshine’ by Katrina and the Waves peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago today (June 22 1985) →

(Saturday, June 22, 1985) — “Smuggler’s Blues” by Glenn Frey peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Smuggler’s Blues’ by Glenn Frey peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago today (June 22 1985) →

(Saturday, June 15, 1985) — “Things Can Only Get Better” by Howard Jones peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ by Howard Jones peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (June 15 1985) →

(Saturday, June 8, 1985) — “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 8/15, 1985). Continue reading ‘Everybody Wants to Rule the World’ by Tears for Fears peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (June 8 1985) →