Category Archives: Popular Music 1990s

Sarah McLachlan begins filming ‘Mirrorball’ concert video 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1998)


Video: 'Sarah McLachlan - Live - Mirrorball' (23 videos)

(Monday, April 20, 1998) — The filming of two concerts performed on consecutive nights began tonight at Theater of the Clouds in the Rose Garden arena in Portland, Oregon, for Sarah McLachlan’s concert video Mirrorball, released Oct. 12, 1999. Continue reading Sarah McLachlan begins filming ‘Mirrorball’ concert video 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1998)

Linda McCartney, 56, dies at Tucson ranch 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1998)


Video: 'Linda McCartney's Death 1'

(Friday, April 17, 1998)Linda McCartney, wife of former Beatle Paul McCartney, a photographer whose portraits of 1960’s rock stars have become classics and an activist for animal rights, died today at the McCartney family ranch in Tucson, Arizona, of breast cancer at the age of 56. Continue reading Linda McCartney, 56, dies at Tucson ranch 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1998)

‘Gettin’ Jiggy wit It’ by Will Smith peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1998)

(Saturday, March 14, 1998)“Gettin’ Jiggy wit It” by Will Smith peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 14/21/28, 1998). Continue reading ‘Gettin’ Jiggy wit It’ by Will Smith peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1998)

‘My Heart Will Go On’ by Céline Dion peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1998)

(Saturday, February 28, 1998)“My Heart Will Go On” by Céline Dion peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Feb. 28, Mar. 7, 1998). Continue reading ‘My Heart Will Go On’ by Céline Dion peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1998)

Grammys honor Dylans – young and old 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Feb 25 1998)


Video: 'Bob Dylan 1998 Grammy Speech'

(Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) — The Dylan famiy — Bob and son Jakob — netted five Grammys, and the inspirational ballad “I Believe I Can Fly” brought soul singer R. Kelley three awards tonight at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Continue reading Grammys honor Dylans – young and old 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Feb 25 1998)

‘Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)’ by Green Day peaks at #11 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1998)

(Saturday, February 14, 1998)“Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Green Day peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)’ by Green Day peaks at #11 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1998)