Category Archives: Popular Music 1990s

Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton plays sax and sports shades on ‘Arsenio’ show 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, Television 1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Bill Clinton on Arsenio Hall (June 1992).mp4'

(Wednesday, June 3, 1992, the show was usually scheduled to be taped starting at 5:15 p.m. PDT) — On the day after he secured the 1992 Democratic presidential nomination, Bill Clinton was a guest on tonight‘s The Arsenio Hall Show, wearing Blues Brothers’ sunglasses and performing “Heartbreak Hotel” on the saxophone with the show’s house band. Continue reading Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton plays sax and sports shades on ‘Arsenio’ show 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1992) →

‘My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)’ by En Vogue peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, May 16, 1992) — “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” by En Vogue peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)’ by En Vogue peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1992) →

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ by Queen peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1992)

1990s, movies 1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, May 9, 1992) — “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week, thanks to an appearance in the film Wayne’s World. Continue reading ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ by Queen peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1992) →

‘Beauty and the Beast’ by Céline Dion and Peabo Bryson peaks at #9 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1992)

1990s, movies 1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, April 18, 1992) — “Beauty and the Beast” by Céline Dion and Peabo Bryson peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Beauty and the Beast’ by Céline Dion and Peabo Bryson peaks at #9 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1992) →

Former Beatle George Harrison performs final full-length solo concert 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1992)

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


Video: 'George Harrison - Royal Albert Hall 1992'

(Monday, April 6, 1992, scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. BST) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed what would turn out to be his final full-length solo concert tonight at Royal Albert Hall in London. Continue reading Former Beatle George Harrison performs final full-length solo concert 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1992) →

‘Save the Best for Last’ by Vanessa Williams peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 #1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, March 21, 1992) — “Save the Best for Last” by Vanessa Williams peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Mar. 21/28, Apr. 4/11/18, 1992). Continue reading ‘Save the Best for Last’ by Vanessa Williams peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 #1992) →