(Saturday, September 6, 1980) — “Emotional Rescue” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Emotional Rescue’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1980)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1980s
‘Sailing’ by Christopher Cross peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1980)
(Saturday, August 30, 1980) — “Sailing” by Christopher Cross peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sailing’ by Christopher Cross peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1980)
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‘Waterfalls’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #106 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1980)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Waterfalls [High Quality]' (video mastered June 23, 1980)
(Saturday, August 30, 1980) — “Waterfalls” by former Beatle Paul McCartney, the second single from his second solo album McCartney II, peaked at #106 on today’s Billboard Bubbling Under The Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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Video crew tapes John Lennon performing ‘I’m Losing You’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 19 1980)
Video: 'John Lennon - I'm Losing You (At Hit Factory)'
(Tuesday, August 19, 1980; during sessions for Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who returned to the recording studio 11 days ago 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 videotaped early this morning at The Hit Factory recording studio in New York City during a session for “I’m Losing You” with the intention of producing music videos to promote their upcoming releases. Continue reading Video crew tapes John Lennon performing ‘I’m Losing You’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 19 1980)
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‘Take Your Time (Do It Right)’ by The S.O.S. Band peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1980)
(Saturday, August 16, 1980) — “Take Your Time (Do It Right)” by The S.O.S. Band peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Take Your Time (Do It Right)’ by The S.O.S. Band peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1980)
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‘Let My Love Open the Door’ by Pete Townshend peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1980)
(Saturday, August 16, 1980) — “Let My Love Open the Door” by Pete Townshend peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Let My Love Open the Door’ by Pete Townshend peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1980)
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‘Tulsa Time’ by Eric Clapton peaks at #30 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1980)
(Saturday, August 16, 1980) — “Tulsa Time” by Eric Clapton peaked at #30 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Tulsa Time’ by Eric Clapton peaks at #30 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1980)
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John Lennon tracks ‘I Don’t Wanna Face It’ and ‘(Forgive Me) My Little Flower Princess’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 1980)
Video: 'John Lennon Alternate Fantasy 2/14 - I Don't Wanna Face It'
(Thursday, August 14, 1980; during sessions for Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who returned to the recording studio last week 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), tracked “I Don’t Wanna Face It” and “(Forgive Me) My Little Flower Princess” today in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon tracks ‘I Don’t Wanna Face It’ and ‘(Forgive Me) My Little Flower Princess’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 1980)
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John Lennon tracks ‘I’m Losing You’ with Cheap Trick 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1980)
Video: 'John Lennon; Cheap Trick - I'm Losing You [Extended Version]'
(Tuesday, August 12, 1980; during sessions for Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who returned to the recording studio last week 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), tracked “I’m Losing You” with Cheap Trick’s guitarist Rick Nielsen and drummer Bun E. Carlos backing Lennon today in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon tracks ‘I’m Losing You’ with Cheap Trick 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1980)
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Ringo Starr resumes recording ‘Stop and Smell the Roses’ LP in North Hollywood 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1980)
Video: 'Ringo Starr - Red and Black Blues'
(Monday, August 11, 1980; during sessions for Stop and Smell the Roses) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr began a second round of recording sessions for Stop and Smell the Roses, his eighth studio album, today with Stephen Stills at Devonshire Sound Studios at 10733 Magnolia Blvd in North Hollywood, California. Continue reading Ringo Starr resumes recording ‘Stop and Smell the Roses’ LP in North Hollywood 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1980)
