Category Archives: Popular Music 1980s

John Lennon releases ‘(Just Like) Starting Over’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1980)


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(Friday, October 24, 1980) — “(Just Like) Starting Over,” a song written and performed by former Beatle John Lennon, was released as a single today both in the United States and the United Kingdom. Continue reading John Lennon releases ‘(Just Like) Starting Over’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1980)

Elton John performs at Memorial Coliseum in Portland 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1980)


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(Monday, October 20, 1980, scheduled for 8 p.m. PDT; during the 1980 World Tour) — Rock music star Elton John performed tonight at Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon. Continue reading Elton John performs at Memorial Coliseum in Portland 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1980)

Paul McCartney and Wings begin rehearsals for next album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1980)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Pugin's Hall Rehearsals 1980' (Oct. 18, 1980, at 0:04-2:05:22)

(Saturday, October 18, 1980) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his group Wings began rehearsals today at Pugin’s Hall on Appledore Road, Tenterden, in Kent, England, for the band’s next album, the recording of which was to begin in November and December 1980. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings begin rehearsals for next album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1980)

‘Xanadu’ by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1980)

(Saturday, October 11, 1980)“Xanadu” by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Xanadu’ by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1980)

John Lennon interviewed in New York studio for Los Angeles Times article 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1980)


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(Friday, October 10, 1980; during sessions for Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who returned to the recording studio in August after a five-year absence for what would turn out to be his final studio albums, Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey (both with his wife, Yoko Ono), was interviewed today by Los Angeles Times reporter Robert Hilburn at The Hit Factory in New York City for an article published Nov. 16, 1980. Continue reading John Lennon interviewed in New York studio for Los Angeles Times article 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1980)

‘Another One Bites the Dust’ by Queen peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)

(Saturday, October 4, 1980)“Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Oct. 4/11/18, 1980). Continue reading ‘Another One Bites the Dust’ by Queen peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)

‘All Over the World’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)

(Saturday, October 4, 1980)“All Over the World” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘All Over the World’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)