Video: '31st GRAMMY Awards Highlights'
(Wednesday, February 22, 1989, 8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) — Bobby McFerrin’s blithe “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” took two of the top four awards, for Song and Record of the Year, at the 31st Annual Grammy Awards ceremony tonight at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Continue reading McFerrin’s ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ big winner at Grammys 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 1989)
(Saturday, February 11, 1989) — “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Feb. 11/18/25, 1989). Continue reading ‘Straight Up’ by Paula Abdul peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1989)
(Saturday, February 11, 1989) — “End of the Line” by Traveling Wilburys (featuring ex-Beatle George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty) debuted at #83 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘End of the Line’ by Traveling Wilburys debuts at #83 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1989)
(Saturday, February 4, 1989) — “When I’m with You” by Sheriff peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘When I’m with You’ by Sheriff peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 4 1989)
Video: 'Shining Time Station: A Place Unlike Any Other (S1E01)'
(Sunday, January 29, 1989, 6:30 p.m. EDT in New York) — Shining Time Station, an American children’s television series, debuted today on New York City’s PBS station WNET. Continue reading ‘Shining Time Station’ debuts on PBS-TV 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1989)
(Saturday, January 21, 1989) — “Two Hearts” by Phil Collins peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Jan. 14/21, 1989). Continue reading ‘Two Hearts’ by Phil Collins peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1989)
(Saturday, January 14, 1989) — “My Prerogative” by Bobby Brown peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘My Prerogative’ by Bobby Brown peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1989)
(Saturday, January 14, 1989) — “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Smooth Criminal’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #7 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1989)
(Saturday, December 24, 1988) — “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Dec. 24/31, 1988, Jan. 7, 1989). Continue reading ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’ by Poison peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1988)
(Saturday, December 24, 1988) — “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ by Guns N’ Roses peaks at #7 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1988)
