Category Archives: The Beatles 1980s

‘Say Say Say’ by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1983)

(Saturday, December 10, 1983) — “Say Say Say” by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (Dec. 10/17/24/31, 1983, Jan. 7/14, 1984). Continue reading ‘Say Say Say’ by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1983)

‘The Girl Is Mine’ by Michael Jackson featuring Paul McCartney peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago (Jan 8 1983)

(Saturday, January 8, 1983) — “The Girl Is Mine” by Michael Jackson featuring Paul McCartney, the first single from Jackson’s album Thriller, peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘The Girl Is Mine’ by Michael Jackson featuring Paul McCartney peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago (Jan 8 1983)

‘Gone Troppo’ studio album by George Harrison peaks at #108 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1982)


Video: 'George Harrison – Gone Troppo (Album)' (10 tracks)

(Saturday, December 11, 1982)Gone Troppo, the tenth studio album by English rock musician George Harrison, peaked at #108 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Gone Troppo’ studio album by George Harrison peaks at #108 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1982)

‘Wake Up My Love’ by George Harrison peaks at #53 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1982)

(Saturday, December 4, 1982) — “Wake Up My Love” by former Beatle George Harrison peaked at #53 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Wake Up My Love’ by George Harrison peaks at #53 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1982)

Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ best-selling album of all time, released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1982)


Video: 'Billie Jean' (9 videos)

(Tuesday, November 30, 1982)Thriller by American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson, the best-selling recording album of all time with sales of 70 million copies worldwide, was released today by Epic Records. Continue reading Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ best-selling album of all time, released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1982)

‘Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)’ by Elton John peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1982)

(Saturday, May 29, 1982) — “Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)” by Elton John peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)’ by Elton John peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1982)

‘Ebony and Ivory’ by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1982)

(Saturday, May 15, 1982) — “Ebony and Ivory” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder peaked on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart at #1 for seven consecutive weeks (May 15/22/29, June 5/12/19/26, 1982). Continue reading ‘Ebony and Ivory’ by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1982)

‘The Beatles Movie Medley’ peaks at #12 and ‘Reel Music’ album peaks at #19 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1982)

(Saturday, May 8, 1982) — “The Beatles Movie Medley,” a compilation of snippets from songs from The Beatles’ films, peaked on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart at #12. Continue reading ‘The Beatles Movie Medley’ peaks at #12 and ‘Reel Music’ album peaks at #19 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1982)