Category Archives: The Beatles 1980s

Paul McCartney performs at Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1989)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At The CA Los Angeles Forum, Los Angeles, USA (Monday 27th November 1989)'

(Monday, November 27, 1989; during the The Paul McCartney World Tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney performed tonight at Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California, during his four-continent, 103-show world tour to promote his recent album, Flowers in the Dirt. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1989)

‘Veronica’ by Elvis Costello peaks at #19 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1989)

(Saturday, June 24, 1989)“Veronica” by Elvis Costello, co-written with former Beatle Paul McCartney, peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Veronica’ by Elvis Costello peaks at #19 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1989)

‘Now You’re in Heaven’ by Julian Lennon peaks at #93 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1989)

(Saturday, May 13, 1989)“Now You’re in Heaven” by Julian Lennon peaked at #93 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart one week. Continue reading ‘Now You’re in Heaven’ by Julian Lennon peaks at #93 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1989)

Harrison, Starr film Petty’s ‘I Won’t Back Down’ promo video 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1989)

(Wednesday, March 22, 1989) — Ex-Beatles George Harrison and Ringo Starr joined Tom Petty today on a sound stage at Pinewood Studios in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, west of London, to film a promotional video for Petty’s track “I Won’t Back Down.” Continue reading Harrison, Starr film Petty’s ‘I Won’t Back Down’ promo video 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1989)

‘End of the Line’ by Traveling Wilburys peaks at #63 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1989)

(Saturday, February 25, 1989)“End of the Line” by Traveling Wilburys (featuring ex-Beatle George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty) peaked at #63 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘End of the Line’ by Traveling Wilburys peaks at #63 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1989)

‘End of the Line’ by Traveling Wilburys debuts at #83 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1989)

(Saturday, February 11, 1989)“End of the Line” by Traveling Wilburys (featuring ex-Beatle George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty) debuted at #83 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘End of the Line’ by Traveling Wilburys debuts at #83 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1989)

‘Shining Time Station’ debuts on PBS-TV 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1989)


Video: 'Shining Time Station: A Place Unlike Any Other (S1E01)'

(Sunday, January 29, 1989, 6:30 p.m. EDT in New York)Shining Time Station, an American children’s television series, debuted today on New York City’s PBS station WNET. Continue reading ‘Shining Time Station’ debuts on PBS-TV 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1989)

‘Handle With Care’ by Traveling Wilburys peaks at #45 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1988)

(Saturday, December 10, 1988)“Handle With Care” by Traveling Wilburys (featuring ex-Beatle George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty) peaked at #45 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Handle With Care’ by Traveling Wilburys peaks at #45 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1988)