Category Archives: Popular Music 1980s

‘Cat People (Putting Out Fire)’ by David Bowie peaks at #67 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1982)

(Saturday, May 8, 1982) — “Cat People (Putting Out Fire)” by David Bowie peaked at #67 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Cat People (Putting Out Fire)’ by David Bowie peaks at #67 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1982)

‘Tug of War’ album by Paul McCartney released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1982)


Video: 'Paul McCartney ~ TUG OF WAR Archive Collection' (first 12 clips constitute original album)

(Monday, April 26, 1982)Tug of War, former Beatle Paul McCartney’s first studio album after the murder of former songwriting partner John Lennon, was released today in both the U.S. and UK. Continue reading ‘Tug of War’ album by Paul McCartney released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1982)

‘Do You Believe in Love’ by Huey Lewis and the News peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1982)

(Saturday, April 17, 1982) — “Do You Believe in Love” by Huey Lewis and the News peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Do You Believe in Love’ by Huey Lewis and the News peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1982)

‘The Beatles Movie Medley’ by The Beatles debuts at #70 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1982)

(Saturday, March 27, 1982) — “The Beatles Movie Medley,” a compilation of snippets from songs from The Beatles’ films, debuted on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart at #70. Continue reading ‘The Beatles Movie Medley’ by The Beatles debuts at #70 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1982)