Category Archives: The Beatles 1980s

‘20 Greatest Hits’ by The Beatles debuts at #108 in USA 30 years ago today (1982)


Video: 'Love Me Do'

(Saturday, November 13, 1982)20 Greatest Hits, a compilation album featuring a selection of songs by The Beatles, released to mark the 20th anniversary of The Beatles’ first record release Love Me Do in the UK in 1962, debuted at #108 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart.

Paul McCartney begins filming ‘Give My Regards To Broad Street’ 30 years ago today (1982)


Video: 'Give My Regards to Broad Street [FULL MOVIE]'

(Monday, November 8, 1982) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney began filming the movie Give My Regards To Broad Street today at the Elstree Film Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. The film, directed by Peter Webb, written and starring McCartney, also featured fellow ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and Bryan Brown.

‘Wake Up My Love/Greece’ by George Harrison released 30 years ago today (1982)


Video: 'Wake Up My Love'

(Friday, October 29, 1982) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison today released the single Wake Up My Love/Greece today in Britain (Nov. 1, 1982 in the U.S.), the first single from his album Gone Troppo. Continue reading ‘Wake Up My Love/Greece’ by George Harrison released 30 years ago today (1982)

‘Tug of War/Get It’ by Paul McCartney released 30 years ago today (1982)


Video: 'Tug of War'

(Monday, September 13, 1982) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney today released the single Tug of War/Get It (duet with Carl Perkins) in both the U.S. and Britain, the third single from his album Tug of War. Continue reading ‘Tug of War/Get It’ by Paul McCartney released 30 years ago today (1982)