Category Archives: The Beatles 1980s

‘No More Lonely Nights’ single by Paul McCartney debuts at #48 in USA 30 years ago today (Oct 13 1984)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - No More Lonely Nights'

(Saturday, October 13, 1984)“No More Lonely Nights” by Paul McCartney, the first single from the soundtrack of his forthcoming musical film Give My Regards to Broad Street, debuted at #48 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

‘Every Man Has a Woman’ tribute album debuts at #122 in USA 30 years ago today (Oct 13 1984)


Video: 'John Lennon - Every Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him'

(Saturday, October 13, 1984)“Every Man Has a Woman” a tribute album to Yoko Ono for her 50th birthday (purportedly one of ex-Beatle John Lennon’s uncompleted projects at the time of his 1980 assassination) featuring various artists (including Lennon), debuted at #122 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart.

The Beach Boys return to National Mall one year after ban 30 years ago today (July 4 1984)


Video: 'Beach Boys - 4th Of July 1984'

(Wednesday, July 4, 1984) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr played drums today for The Beach Boys, who celebrated the 4th of July today by performing in front of a crowd of 750,000 at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., one year after being banned for attracting “the wrong element” by then-Secretary of Interior James Watt. Continue reading The Beach Boys return to National Mall one year after ban 30 years ago today (July 4 1984)

John Lennon’s ‘I’m Stepping Out’ released as a single 30 years ago today (Mar 19 1984)


Video 'I'm Stepping Out - John Lennon & Yoko Ono (Remastered 2010)'

(Monday, March 19, 1984)“I’m Stepping Out” by John Lennon, recorded shortly before the ex-Beatle’s 1980 murder, was released today as a single in the U.S. (July 15, 1984, in the UK), the second single from the album Milk and Honey. Continue reading John Lennon’s ‘I’m Stepping Out’ released as a single 30 years ago today (Mar 19 1984)

Linda McCartney pleads guilty to illegally importing cannabis 30 years ago today (Jan 24 1984)


Video: 'The Beatles' Women - Biography [documentary film] PART3' (Jan. 24, 1984, at 4:36-4:42)

(Monday, January 23, 1984) — Linda McCartney, accompanied by her husband, ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, pleaded guilty today to illegally importing a small quantity of cannabis into Heathrow airport upon arrival from Barbados on Jan. 17, 1984. After a few moments deliberation, the magistrates fine her $105.

Paul McCartney interviewed on ‘The Tube’ 30 years ago this hour (12/16/1983)


Video: 'Paul McCartney interview with Lesley Ash - THE TUBE (1983)'

(Friday, December 16, 1983, 5:31 p.m. GMT) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney was interviewed by Leslie Ash on tonight’s edition of The Tube on Channel 4. Continue reading Paul McCartney interviewed on ‘The Tube’ 30 years ago this hour (12/16/1983)