(Saturday, August 30, 1986) — “That Was Then, This Is Now” by The Monkees peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘That Was Then, This Is Now’ by The Monkees peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 30 1986)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1980s
‘Velcro Fly’ by ZZ Top peaks at #35 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 30 1986)
(Saturday, August 30, 1986) — “Velcro Fly” by ZZ Top peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Velcro Fly’ by ZZ Top peaks at #35 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 30 1986)
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Paul McCartney interviewed on ‘Today’ 40 years ago this hour (Aug 25 1986)
Video: '1986 Paul McCartney Interview with Rona Elliott'
(Monday, August 25, 1986, 7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney today began a four-part interview with Rona Elliott on NBC’s Today show, recorded in mid-July at his MPL offices in London to promote his forthcoming studio album, Press to Play. Continue reading Paul McCartney interviewed on ‘Today’ 40 years ago this hour (Aug 25 1986)
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Paul McCartney interviewed on ‘Entertainment This Week’ 40 years ago today (Aug 23 1986)
Video: 'Paul McCartney On Entertainment This Week'
(Saturday, August 23, 1986) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney was interviewed by Barbara Howar for today’s special edition of Entertainment This Week, recorded in mid July 1986 as the ex-Beatle’s MPL offices in London to promote the release of his new studio album Press to Play.
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‘Papa Don’t Preach’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 16 1986)
(Saturday, August 16, 1986) — “Papa Don’t Preach” by Madonna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 16/23, 1986). Continue reading ‘Papa Don’t Preach’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 16 1986)
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‘Mad About You’ by Belinda Carlisle peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 9 1986)
(Saturday, August 9, 1986) — “Mad About You” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Mad About You’ by Belinda Carlisle peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 9 1986)
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‘Taken In’ by Mike + The Mechanics peaks at #32 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 9 1986)
(Saturday, August 9, 1986) — “Taken In” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Taken In’ by Mike + The Mechanics peaks at #32 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 9 1986)
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‘If Looks Could Kill’ by Heart peaks at #54 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 9 1986)
(Saturday, August 9, 1986) — “If Looks Could Kill” by Heart peaked at #54 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Glory of Love’ by Peter Cetera peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 2 1986)
(Saturday, August 2, 1986) — “Glory of Love” by Peter Cetera peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 2/9, 1986). Continue reading ‘Glory of Love’ by Peter Cetera peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 2 1986)
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‘Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)’ by Pet Shop Boys peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 2 1986)
(Saturday, August 2, 1986) — “Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)’ by Pet Shop Boys peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 2 1986)
