(Saturday, February 2, 1980) — “Don’t Let Go” by Isaac Hayes peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Don’t Let Go’ by Isaac Hayes peaks at #18 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 2 1980)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1980s
‘Last Train to London’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #39 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 2 1980)
(Saturday, February 2, 1980) — “Last Train to London” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #39 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Last Train to London’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #39 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 2 1980)
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Paul McCartney appears on ‘This Is Your Life’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 30 1980)
Video: 'George Martin "This Is Your Life" Part 1 of 3'
(Wednesday, January 30, 1980, 7:00-7:28 p.m. GMT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney, in his first public appearance since he was deported after serving ten days in a Tokyo jail for entering Japan with 8 ounces of marijuana, appeared on tonight’s edition of the Thames Television program This Is Your Life, which honored his good friend, The Beatles’ producer George Martin. Continue reading Paul McCartney appears on ‘This Is Your Life’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 30 1980)
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‘I Wanna Be Your Lover’ by Prince peaks at #11 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1980)
(Saturday, January 26, 1980) — “I Wanna Be Your Lover” by Prince peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Wanna Be Your Lover’ by Prince peaks at #11 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1980)
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Paul McCartney arrives in Amsterdam following Tokyo ordeal 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1980)
Video: 'Popjournaal - Paul McCartney Arrest in Japan - 1980'
(Saturday, January 26, 1980) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney, deported from Japan for alleged possession of marijuana, arrived in Amsterdam today en route home to Britain. Continue reading Paul McCartney arrives in Amsterdam following Tokyo ordeal 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1980)
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Paul McCartney released from Japanese jail 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 25 1980)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Released from Prison in Japan to Screaming Fans - CBS Evening News - January 25, 1980'
(Friday, January 25, 1980, 4:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time) — Paul McCartney was released from the Metropolitan Tokyo Detention Center this afternoon and deported after the prosecutor’s office decided the former Beatle had “been punished enough” for allegedly trying to smuggle marijuana into Japan 10 days ago. Continue reading Paul McCartney released from Japanese jail 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 25 1980)
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‘Rock with You’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1980)
(Saturday, January 19, 1980) — “Rock with You” by Michael Jackson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Jan. 19/26, Feb. 2/9, 1980). Continue reading ‘Rock with You’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1980)
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‘We Don’t Talk Anymore’ by Cliff Richard peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1980)
(Saturday, January 19, 1980) — “We Don’t Talk Anymore” by Cliff Richard peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘We Don’t Talk Anymore’ by Cliff Richard peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1980)
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‘Jane’ by Jefferson Starship peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1980)
(Saturday, January 19, 1980) — “Jane” by Jefferson Starship peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Jane’ by Jefferson Starship peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1980)
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Paul McCartney questioned in Japan on marijuana charges 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1980)
Video: '1980 Paul McCartney Busted in Japan'
(Thursday, January 17, 1980) — Narcotics agents questioned Paul McCartney today about the half-pound of marijuana he allegedly brought into the country, then officers led him past a crowd of shouting Japanese fans to his second night in jail. Continue reading Paul McCartney questioned in Japan on marijuana charges 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1980)
