(Saturday, May 15, 1982) — “Ebony and Ivory” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder peaked on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart at #1 for seven consecutive weeks (May 15/22/29, June 5/12/19/26, 1982). Continue reading ‘Ebony and Ivory’ by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1982)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1980s
‘Chariots of Fire’ by Vangelis peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1982)
(Saturday, May 8, 1982) — “Chariots of Fire” by Vangelis peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Chariots of Fire’ by Vangelis peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1982)
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‘The Beatles Movie Medley’ peaks at #12 and ‘Reel Music’ album peaks at #19 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1982)
(Saturday, May 8, 1982) — “The Beatles Movie Medley,” a compilation of snippets from songs from The Beatles’ films, peaked on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart at #12. Continue reading ‘The Beatles Movie Medley’ peaks at #12 and ‘Reel Music’ album peaks at #19 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1982)
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‘Hang Fire’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1982)
(Saturday, May 8, 1982) — “Hang Fire” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Hang Fire’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1982)
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‘Theme From Magnum P.I.’ by Mike Post peaks at #25 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1982)
(Saturday, May 8, 1982) — “Theme From ‘Magnum P.I.’” by Mike Post peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Theme From Magnum P.I.’ by Mike Post peaks at #25 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1982)
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‘Man on the Corner’ by Genesis peaks at #40 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1982)
(Saturday, May 8, 1982) — “Man on the Corner” by Genesis peaked at #40 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Man on the Corner’ by Genesis peaks at #40 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1982)
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‘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)
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‘Beechwood 4-5789’ by the Carpenters peaks at #74 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1982)
(Saturday, May 8, 1982) — “Beechwood 4-5789” by the Carpenters peaked at #74 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Beechwood 4-5789’ by the Carpenters peaks at #74 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1982)
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‘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)
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‘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)
