Category Archives: Popular Music 1990s

McCartney announces first European leg of ‘New World Tour’ 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Movin' On Documentary' (Feb. 5, 1993, at 32:32)

(Friday, February 5, 1993, 6:30 p.m. local time) — Paul McCartney announced the first European leg of his New World Tour during a news conference today at Docklands Arena in London. Continue reading McCartney announces first European leg of ‘New World Tour’ 20 years ago today (1993)

Michael Jackson performs during Super Bowl halftime 20 years ago this hour (1993)


Video: 'Michael Jackson - Super Bowl (Complete Version) (HQ)'

(Sunday, January 31, 1993) — Michael Jackson and 3,500 children performed during halftime today at the Super Bowl. He sang a variety of his hits, including “Heal The World.” The game began with country star Garth Brooks singing the “Star-Spangled Banner.” Actress Marlee Matlin interpreted the song in sign language.

McCartney filmed performing ‘Twenty Flight Rock’ 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Movin' On Documentary' (Jan. 12, 1993, at 31:51/33:30/50:14/55:25)

(Tuesday, January 12, 1993) — Paul McCartney and his band were filmed today performing “Twenty Flight Rock,” “Get Out of My Way” and “Biker Like an Icon” at Pinewood Studios near London for the documentary Movin’ On.

McCartney releases ‘Hope of Deliverance/Long Leather Coat’ single in UK 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Hope Of Deliverance'

(Monday, December 28, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney released “Hope of Deliverance“/”Long Leather Coat,” the first single from his new album Off The Ground, today in the UK (it was released Jan. 12, 1993 in the U.S.). Continue reading McCartney releases ‘Hope of Deliverance/Long Leather Coat’ single in UK 20 years ago today (1992)

Paul McCartney completes filming ‘C’Mon People’ promotional video 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - C'mon People'

(Friday, December 18, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney today completed shooting a promotional film video for C’Mon People at Bray Film Studios, Water Oakley, England. The video will be mastered Feb. 16, 1993, and the track released as a single (Feb. 22, 1993 in the UK, July 27, 1993 in the U.S.) from McCartney’s album Off The Ground.

McCartney performs second concert for MTV’s ‘Up Close’ series at Ed Sullivan Theater in New York 20 years ago this hour (1992)


Video: Bootleg audio of 18 of 21 songs performed

(Friday, December 11, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney tonight performed the second of two concert appearances at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City, the scene of The Beatles’ historic live American TV debut on February 9, 1964, for the new MTV series Up Close to coincide with the release of his album Off The Ground.

McCartney performs concert for MTV’s ‘Up Close’ series at Ed Sullivan Theater in New York 20 years ago this hour (1992)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Live Ed Sullivan Theater 1992 (New York City, New York, United States HQ RARE)'

(Thursday, December 10, 1992, approximately 9:45 p.m. EDT) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney tonight returned to the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City, the scene of The Beatles’ historic live American TV debut on February 9, 1964, to perform the first of two concert appearances for the new MTV series Up Close to coincide with the release of his album Off The Ground.

George Harrison becomes first recipient of the Billboard Century Award 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'George Harrison receives Billboard Century Award 1992'

(Wednesday, December 9, 1992) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison received the first Billboard magazine Century Award today at Universal Amphitheater in Universal City, California. He gave a speech thanking the Beatles, the Wilburys and Billboard.

Paul McCartney completes filming promotional video for ‘Hope of Deliverance’ 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Hope Of Deliverance'

(Thursday, November 26, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney today completed shooting of a promotional film video at Black Island Studios, North Acton, a place in West London, UK, for his new single Hope of Deliverance (which will be released in the UK on Dec. 28, 1992, and Jan. 17, 1993 in the U.S.).