Category Archives: The Beatles 1980s

Paul McCartney headlines Prince’s Trust concert 40 years ago this hour (Jun 20 1986)

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Video: 'The Prince's Trust Rock Gala 1986 (FULL SHOW)'

(Friday, June 20, 1986, scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. BST) — At the Prince’s Trust 10th Birthday Party Concert tonight at the Wembley Arena in London, in front of Prince Charles and the Princess of Wales, former Beatle Paul McCartney performed three songs, backed by an all-star line-up that included Phil Collins, Mark King (of Level 42), John Illsley and Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), Ray Cooper, Howard Jones, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Midge Ure, Bryan Adams and Tina Turner. Continue reading Paul McCartney headlines Prince’s Trust concert 40 years ago this hour (Jun 20 1986) →

‘Stick Around’ by Julian Lennon peaks at #32 in USA 40 years ago today (May 10 1986)

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(Saturday, May 10, 1986) — “Stick Around” by Julian Lennon peaked at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Stick Around’ by Julian Lennon peaks at #32 in USA 40 years ago today (May 10 1986) →

George Harrison interviewed for NBC’s ‘Today’ 40 years ago this hour (Apr 17 1986)

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Video: 'George Harrison at the Today Show 1/2'

(Thursday, April 17, 1986, 7:38 a.m. EST) — In his first major television interview in years, former Beatle George Harrison appeared this morning in the third of a three-part feature on NBC’s Today, recorded at his Henley-on-Thames estate in England in early April 1986.

George Harrison interviewed for NBC’s ‘Today’ 40 years ago this morning (Apr 16 1986)

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Video: 'George Harrison on Today Show April 16, 1986'

(Wednesday, April 16, 1986) — In his first major television interview in years, former Beatle George Harrison appeared this morning in the second of a three-part feature on NBC’s Today, recorded at his Henley-on-Thames estate in England in early April 1986.

George Harrison interviewed for NBC’s ‘Today’ 40 years ago this hour (Apr 14 1986)

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Video: 'George Harrison on The Today Show - April 15, 1986' (Apr. 14, 1986)

(Monday, April 14, 1986, 7:50 a.m. EST) — In his first major television interview in years, former Beatle George Harrison appeared this morning in the first of a four-part feature on NBC’s Today, recorded at his Henley-on-Thames estate in England in early April 1986.

George Harrison performs at charity concert in Birmingham, UK 40 years ago tonight (Mar 15 1986)

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Video: 'Heart Beat '86 - Johnny B Goode (featuring George Harrison)'

(Saturday March 15, 1986) — Former Beatle George Harrison joined an all-star finale at Heartbeat ’86, a marathon charity rock concert tonight at the National Exhibition Centre near Birmingham, England, performing Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode.” Continue reading George Harrison performs at charity concert in Birmingham, UK 40 years ago tonight (Mar 15 1986) →

‘Spies Like Us’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago today (Feb 8 1986)

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Video: 'Paul McCartney - Spies Like Us 1985'

(Saturday, February 8, 1986) — “Spies Like Us” by Paul McCartney, from the film of the same name, peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Spies Like Us’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago today (Feb 8 1986) →

Paul McCartney receives a special Award Of Merit on American Music Awards 40 years ago this hour (Jan 27 1986)

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Video: 'Paul McCartney wins the American Music Award of Merit- AMA 1986'

(Monday, January 27, 1986, broadcast scheduled at 5:00-8:00 p.m. PST) — In a pre-recorded segment from the Hippodrome nightclub in London, former Beatle Paul McCartney received a special Award Of Merit from Phil Collins tonight as part of the 13th annual American Music Awards (AMAs) before a television audience of 50 million.

‘Sun City’ by Artists United Against Apartheid peaks at #38 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 14 1985)

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(Saturday, December 14, 1985) — “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid peaked at #38 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sun City’ by Artists United Against Apartheid peaks at #38 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 14 1985) →

‘Spies Like Us’ single by Paul McCartney debuts at #59 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 23 1985)

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(Saturday, November 23, 1985) — “Spies Like Us” by Paul McCartney, from the film of the same name, debuted at #59 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Spies Like Us’ single by Paul McCartney debuts at #59 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 23 1985) →