(Saturday, August 16, 1986) — Four early studio albums by The Monkees re-entered Billboard‘s top albums chart today after MTV and Nickelodeon began running reruns of the 1960s TV show (a fifth album, Then & Now… The Best of The Monkees, had already charted on July 26, 1986, and was at #31 and climbing on this day’s chart; it would eventually peak at #21).
Video: 'NBC News Today (March 26, 1986)' (Julian Lennon at 1:08:20)
(Wednesday, March 26, 1986, 8:37 a.m. EST) — Julian Lennon, the son of the late John Lennon of The Beatles, appeared on NBC’s Today morning program this morning to promote the release of his second studio album The Secret Value of Daydreaming.
Video: '28th Grammy Awards (1986)- nearly complete broadcast'
(Tuesday, February 25, 1986, 8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) — “We Are The World,” the all-star recording that raised millions of dollars for African famine relief, won four Grammys tonight during the 28th Annual Grammy Awards at Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles.
“We Are The World,” an anthem that was written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson and recorded by 45 top stars, was voted Record of the Year and Song of the Year and picked up two more Grammys for best pop group performance and best short video.
Phil Collins No Jacket Required was voted best album of the year.
Video: 'Elton John - Intro/I'm Still Standing - Live Aid 1985 (HQ Video and Audio)'
(Saturday, July 13, 1985, 20:50 BST/15:50 EDT; during Live Aid) — Elton John performed tonight at Wembley Stadium in London for Live Aid, a globally televised dual-venue concert to raise funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiopian famine. John’s set included “I’m Still Standing,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Rocket Man,” “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” (with Kiki Dee), “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” (with George Michael) and “Can I Get a Witness.” Continue reading Elton John performs at Live Aid 30 years ago this hour (July 13 1985)→
(Saturday, July 13, 1985, 20:00 BST/15:00 EDT; during Live Aid) — The Who performed tonight at Wembley Stadium in London for Live Aid, a globally televised dual-venue concert to raise funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiopian famine. The Who’s set included “My Generation”/”Pinball Wizard,” “Love, Reign o’er Me,” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”
(Saturday, July 13, 1985, 19:22 BST/14:22 EDT; during Live Aid) — David Bowie (with Thomas Dolby on keyboards) performed tonight at Wembley Stadium in London for Live Aid, a globally televised dual-venue concert to raise funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiopian famine. Bowie’s set included “TVC 15,” “Rebel Rebel,” “Modern Love” and “Heroes.”
Video: 'Queen - Live at LIVE AID 1985 [Best Version] 60fps'
(Saturday, July 13, 1985, 18:41 BST/13:41 EDT; during Live Aid) — Queen performed tonight at Wembley Stadium in London for Live Aid, a globally televised dual-venue concert to raise funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiopian famine. Queen’s set included “Bohemian Rhapsody”/”Radio Ga Ga,” “Hammer to Fall,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” and “We Will Rock You”/”We Are the Champions.”
Video: 'Dire Straits - Live aid Concert 13th July1985'
(Saturday, July 13, 1985, 18:00 BST/13:00 EDT; during Live Aid) — Dire Straits performed tonight at Wembley Stadium in London for Live Aid, a globally televised dual-venue concert to raise funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiopian famine. Dire Straits’s set included “Money for Nothing” (with Sting) and “Sultans of Swing.”