Video: 'Carl Perkins and Friends (Rockabilly Session)'
(Monday, October 21, 1985, approximately 7:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — Former Beatles George Harrison and Ringo Starr performed with Carl Perkins today at Limehouse Studios in London for his TV special Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session before an audience of 250 specially invited guests. Continue reading Ex-Beatles Harrison and Starr join Carl Perkins for TV special in London taped 40 years ago this hour (Oct 21 1985)
(Saturday, October 19, 1985) — “Take On Me” by a-ha peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Take On Me’ by a-ha peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 19 1985)
(Saturday, October 19, 1985) — “Sunset Grill” by Don Henley peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Oh Sheila” by Ready for the World peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Oh Sheila’ by Ready for the World peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Dancing in the Street” by David Bowie and Mick Jagger peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dancing in the Street’ by David Bowie and Mick Jagger peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Communication” by The Power Station peaked at #34 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Communication’ by The Power Station peaks at #34 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Weird Science” by Oingo Boingo peaked at #45 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one two weeks. Continue reading ‘Weird Science’ by Oingo Boingo peaks at #45 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Born in East L.A.” by Cheech & Chong peaked at #48 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one two weeks. Continue reading ‘Born in East L.A’ by Cheech & Chong peaks at #48 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
Video: 'Dedication of John Lennon Garden, Strawberry Fields, in New York Central Park. 1985'
(Wednesday October 9, 1985) — Strawberry Fields, a section of New York’s Central Park just east of 72nd Street and Central Park West, was dedicated to the late musician John Lennon today with his widow Yoko Ono, son Sean Lennon and Mayor Ed Koch in attendance on what would have been the former Beatle’s 45th birthday. Continue reading Strawberry Fields dedicated in New York City’s Central Park 40 years ago today (Oct 9 1985)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Spies Like Us 1985'
(Wednesday, October 9, 1985) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney started filming the promotional video for “Spies Like Us,” the title song to the motion picture of the same name, today at Abbey Road Studios in London, co-starring the stars of the film, Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase (filming wrapped up the next day, Oct. 10, 1985). Continue reading McCartney begins filming ‘Spies Like Us’ promo video 40 years ago today (Oct 9 1985)
