Category Archives: Popular Music 1980s

‘R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.’ by John Cougar Mellencamp peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Apr 5 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, April 5, 1986) — “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.’ by John Cougar Mellencamp peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Apr 5 1986) →

‘Calling America’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #18 in USA 40 years ago today (Apr 5 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, April 5, 1986) — “Calling America” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Calling America’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #18 in USA 40 years ago today (Apr 5 1986) →

‘Rock Me Amadeus’ by Falco peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 29 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, March 29, 1986) — “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 29, Apr. 5/12, 1986). Continue reading ‘Rock Me Amadeus’ by Falco peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 29 1986) →

‘Secret Lovers’ by Atlantic Starr peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 22 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, March 22, 1986) — “Secret Lovers” by Atlantic Starr peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Secret Lovers’ by Atlantic Starr peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 22 1986) →

‘Nikita’ by Elton John peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 22 1986)

1980s, Cold War, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, March 22, 1986; during the Cold War) — “Nikita” by Elton John peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Nikita’ by Elton John peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 22 1986) →

George Harrison performs at charity concert in Birmingham, UK 40 years ago tonight (Mar 15 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'Heart Beat '86 - Johnny B Goode (featuring George Harrison)'

(Saturday March 15, 1986) — Former Beatle George Harrison joined an all-star finale at Heartbeat ’86, a marathon charity rock concert tonight at the National Exhibition Centre near Birmingham, England, performing Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode.” Continue reading George Harrison performs at charity concert in Birmingham, UK 40 years ago tonight (Mar 15 1986) →

‘Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)’ by Mike + The Mechanics peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 8 1986)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, March 8, 1986) — “Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)’ by Mike + The Mechanics peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 8 1986) →

‘Kyrie’ by Mr. Mister peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 1 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, March 1, 1986) — “Kyrie” by Mr. Mister peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 1/8, 1986). Continue reading ‘Kyrie’ by Mr. Mister peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 1 1986) →