Video: 'Paul McCartney wins the American Music Award of Merit- AMA 1986'
(Monday, January 27, 1986, broadcast scheduled at 5:00-8:00 p.m. PST) — In a pre-recorded segment from the Hippodrome nightclub in London, former Beatle Paul McCartney received a special Award Of Merit from Phil Collins tonight as part of the 13th annual American Music Awards (AMAs) before a television audience of 50 million.
(Saturday, January 25, 1986) — “Talk to Me” by Stevie Nicks peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Talk to Me’ by Stevie Nicks peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 25 1986)
(Saturday, January 25, 1986) — “My Hometown” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘My Hometown’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 25 1986)
(Saturday, January 25, 1986) — “Walk of Life” by Dire Straits peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Walk of Life’ by Dire Straits peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 25 1986)
Video: '1986 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony' (15 videos)
(Thursday, January 23, 1986, scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. EST) — The first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, including Elvis Presley, James Brown, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Sam Cooke, the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis, were honored tonight during a ceremony in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel’s Grand Ballroom in New York City.
(Saturday, January 18, 1986) — “That’s What Friends Are For” by Dionne & Friends (Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Jan. 18/25, Feb. 1/8, 1986). Continue reading ‘That’s What Friends Are For’ by Dionne & Friends peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 18 1986)
(Saturday, January 11, 1986) — “Tonight She Comes” by The Cars peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Tonight She Comes’ by The Cars peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 11 1986)
(Saturday, January 11, 1986) — “I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock ‘n’ Roll)” by Nick Lowe peaked at #77 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock ‘n’ Roll)’ by Nick Lowe peaks at #77 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 11 1986)
Video: 'Headline News on the Death of Rick Nelson - late 1985'
(New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 1985, 5:14 p.m. CST) — Ricky Nelson, who gained childhood fame on his parents’ radio and television programs and went on to became one of rock-and-roll’s earliest teen-age idols, was killed today along with his fiancee and five other people when his DC-3 plane crashed in flames near De Kalb, Texas. Continue reading Actor, musician Ricky Nelson killed in plane crash 40 years ago this hour (Dec 31 1985)
(Saturday, December 28, 1985) — “Party All the Time” by Eddie Murphy peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Party All the Time’ by Eddie Murphy peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 28 1985)
