Category Archives: The Beatles 1980s

‘This Is Love’/’Breath Away from Heaven’ single by George Harrison released 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1988)


Video: 'George Harrison - This Is Love'

(Tuesday, May 10, 1988)“This Is Love”/”Breath Away from Heaven,” the third single from the album Cloud Nine by former Beatle George Harrison, was released today in the U.S. (June 13, 1988 in the UK). Continue reading ‘This Is Love’/’Breath Away from Heaven’ single by George Harrison released 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1988)

‘When We Was Fab’ by George Harrison peaks at #23 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 26 1988)

(Saturday, March 26, 1988)“When We Was Fab” by former Beatle George Harrison, the second single from his album Cloud Nine, peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘When We Was Fab’ by George Harrison peaks at #23 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 26 1988)

‘When We Was Fab’ by George Harrison debuts at #63 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1988)

(Saturday, February 6, 1988)“When We Was Fab” by former Beatle George Harrison, the second single from his album Cloud Nine, debuted at #63 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘When We Was Fab’ by George Harrison debuts at #63 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1988)

‘When We Was Fab’/’Zig Zag’ single by George Harrison released 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 25 1988)


Video: 'George Harrison - (1987) When We Was Fab (With George's Introduction)'

(Monday, January 25, 1988)“When We Was Fab”/”Zig Zag,” the second single from the album Cloud Nine by former Beatle George Harrison, was released today in the UK (Jan. 26, 1988 in the U.S.) Continue reading ‘When We Was Fab’/’Zig Zag’ single by George Harrison released 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 25 1988)

The Beatles inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1988)


Video: 'Mick Jagger inducts The Beatles - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions 1988'

(Wednesday, January 20, 1988, evening EST) — The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys, The Supremes and four members of The Drifters were inducted at the third annual hall of fame ceremony tonight at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel’s Grand Ballroom in New York City, with speeches, tributes and a closing jam session. Continue reading The Beatles inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1988)

‘Got My Mind Set on You’ by George Harrison peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 16 1988)

(Saturday, January 16, 1988)“Got My Mind Set on You” by former Beatle George Harrison peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Got My Mind Set on You’ by George Harrison peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 16 1988)

Harrison’s ‘When We Was Fab’ promo video filmed 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1987)


Video: 'George Harrison - (1987) When We Was Fab (With George's Introduction)'

(Friday, December 18, 1987) — Former Beatle George Harrison and ex-Beatle Ringo Starr were filmed today for Harrison’s video promo for “When We Was Fab,” the second single (released Jan. 25, 1988) from his album Cloud Nine, today at Greenford Studios in London. Continue reading Harrison’s ‘When We Was Fab’ promo video filmed 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1987)

George Harrison interviewed on ‘West 57th’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1987)


Video: 'George Harrison - Interview 1987 West 57th'

(Saturday, December 12, 1987, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) — Former Beatle George Harrison was interviewed (possibly on Oct. 21, 1987) for tonight‘s West 57th newsmagazine series on CBS-TV to promote his new album Cloud Nine, his first in five years. Continue reading George Harrison interviewed on ‘West 57th’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1987)

TV special celebrates 20 years of Rolling Stone magazine 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1987)


Video: 'ABC-ROLLING STONE PRESENTS:20 YEARS OF ROCK 'N' ROLL-11/24/87' (the music is edited due to copyright laws but the interviews are intact)

(Tuesday, November 24, 1987, 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST)Rolling Stone Presents Twenty Years of Rock & Roll, a musical salute to two decades of Rolling Stone magazine, aired tonight on ABC-TV, featuring interviews with rock stars (including ex-Beatle George Harrison) and rare footage of musical performances. Continue reading TV special celebrates 20 years of Rolling Stone magazine 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1987)

‘Got My Mind Set on You’ by George Harrison debuts at #66 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1987)


Video: 'George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You (Version I)'

(Saturday, October 24, 1987)“Got My Mind Set on You” by former Beatle George Harrison debuted at #66 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Got My Mind Set on You’ by George Harrison debuts at #66 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1987)