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Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson conclude filming ‘Say Say Say’ video 30 years ago today (1983)

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Video: 'Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson - Say Say Say (Michael Jackson's Vision)'

(Thursday, October 6, 1983) — Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson conclude filming the music video for “Say Say Say” today in Los Alamos, California, working with the director Bob Giraldi. Filming began Oct. 4, 1983.

Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson begin filming ‘Say Say Say’ video 30 years ago today (1983)

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Video: 'Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson - Say Say Say (Michael Jackson's Vision)'

(Tuesday, October 4, 1983) — Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson began filming the music video for “Say Say Say” today at various locations in Los Alamos, California, working with the director Bob Giraldi. Filming will continue through Oct. 6, 1983.

McCartney, Jackson release ‘Say Say Say/Ode To A Koala Bear’ 30 years ago today (1983)

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Video: 'Say, Say, Say - Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson'

(Monday, October 3, 1983) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson released the single “Say Say Say” back by McCartney’s “Ode To A Koala Bear” in both the U.S. and UK. It was McCartney and Jackson’s second and most successful duet. Continue reading McCartney, Jackson release ‘Say Say Say/Ode To A Koala Bear’ 30 years ago today (1983) →

McCartney films secret street gig for ‘Broad Street’ film 30 years ago today (1983)

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Video: 'Paul McCartney-Give My Regards to Broad Street-Full Movie-HQ' ('Leicester tube station' sequence begins at 1:38:45)

(Saturday, July 16, 1983, early hours of the morning) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, in disguise, was secretly filmed performing today outside London’s Leicester Square tube station, near the Talk Of The Town, in London, 10 days before completing principal photography for the movie Give My Regards To Broad Street. The film, directed by Peter Webb, was written and starred McCartney.

Ringo Starr releases ‘Old Wave’ album 30 years ago today (1983)

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Video: 'Ringo Starr - "Old Wave" [Full Album]'

(Thursday, June 16, 1983) — Old Wave, the ninth (and last for nine years) studio album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, was released today in Germany (it was not released in the U.S. or UK until 1994). A single, “In My Car”/”As Far as We Can Go”, was also pulled from the album today for release in Germany.

‘James Bond: The First 21 Years’ debuts on ITV 30 years ago today (1983)

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Video: 'JAMES BOND OO7: The First 21 Years - Part 1 of 5'

(Friday, May 27, 1983) — James Bond: The First 21 Years, a documentary designed to promote the upcoming release of the film Octopussy, premiered today on ITV in the UK. The program featured many celebrities, including former Beatle Paul McCartney (on part 3 at 7:30). Continue reading ‘James Bond: The First 21 Years’ debuts on ITV 30 years ago today (1983) →

McCartney completes ‘Silly Love Songs’ scene for ‘Broad Street’ film 30 years ago today (1983)

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Video: 'Paul McCartney-Give My Regards to Broad Street-Full Movie-HQ' ('Silly Love Songs' sequence begins at 35:48)

(Saturday, May 7, 1983) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney completes filming of the “Silly Love Songs” scene today at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, England, for the movie Give My Regards To Broad Street. The film, directed by Peter Webb, was written and starred McCartney.

McCartney films ‘Ballroom Dancing’ scenes for ‘Broad Street’ film 30 years ago today (1983)

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Video: 'Paul McCartney-Give My Regards to Broad Street-Full Movie-HQ' ('Ballroom Dancing' sequence begins at 24:25)

(Friday, April 22, 1983) — Ex-Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr filmed the “Ballroom Dancing” scenes today at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, England, for the movie Give My Regards To Broad Street. The film, directed by Peter Webb, was written and starred McCartney.