Category Archives: Popular Music 1990s

George Martin debuts ‘Rhythm of Life’ documentary series 20 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1997)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, Television 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'The Rhythm of Life - Part 1 of 3: Rhythm (edited)'

(Sunday, December 28, 1997, 11:25 p.m. GMT) — Former Beatles George Martin hosted the first of a three-part television documentary series tonight on BBC One titled “The Rhythm of Life,” in which he discussed various aspects of musical composition with professional musicians and singers, including Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Billy Joel, and Celine Dion. Continue reading George Martin debuts ‘Rhythm of Life’ documentary series 20 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1997) →

‘Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer’ by Elmo & Patsy peaks at #87 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 27 1997)

1990s, Christmas, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, December 27, 1997) — “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” by Elmo & Patsy peaked at #87 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer’ by Elmo & Patsy peaks at #87 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 27 1997) →

The Doors profiled on VH1’s ‘Legends’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1997)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, Television 1990s, The Doors


Video: 'The Doors -Documental Legends (subtítulado en español)' (6 videos)

(Friday, December 12, 1997, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The American rock band The Doors were profiled tonight on Legends, a music biography television series on VH1. Continue reading The Doors profiled on VH1’s ‘Legends’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1997) →

Sarah McLachlan performs for ‘Ellen’ episode 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1997)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'Ellen S5 Episode 12 Womyn Fest' (Dec. 5, 1997, at 11:15)

(Wednesday, April 30, 1997, 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) — Singer/musician Sarah McLachlan performed “Building A Mystery” today for the Jan. 7, 1998, episode for the ABC television sitcom series Ellen. Continue reading Sarah McLachlan performs for ‘Ellen’ episode 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1997) →

Sarah McLachlan appears on ‘Saturday Night Live’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1997)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'Sarah McLachlan - Sweet Surrender (SNL 1997)'

(Saturday, November 22, 1997, 11:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. EST) — Canadian singer and songwriter Sarah McLachlan performed tonight on NBC-TV’s Saturday Night Live performing “Sweet Surrender” and appearing on the Weekend Update segment (click here to watch that). Continue reading Sarah McLachlan appears on ‘Saturday Night Live’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1997) →

INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence found dead 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1997)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s


Video: 'MICHAEL HUTCHENCE (INXS) E TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY, 1997 [354]'

(Saturday, November 22, 1997, 11:50 a.m. AEDT) — Michael Hutchence, the lead singer of the Australian rock group INXS, was found dead today, having hung himself with a belt in his hotel room in the Ritz Carlton in Double Bay, a suburb of Sydney. Continue reading INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence found dead 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1997) →

Paul McCartney tapes appearance on ‘Oprah’ 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1997)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, Television 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'Paul McCartney on Oprah' (5 videos)

(Thursday, November 20, 1997) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney taped an appearance for the Nov. 24, 1997, edition of The Oprah Winfrey Show today at the Manhattan Center in New York City, performing “Young Boy” and “Flaming Pie” from his latest album, Flaming Pie. Continue reading Paul McCartney tapes appearance on ‘Oprah’ 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1997) →