Category Archives: The Beatles 1980s

‘The John Lennon Collection’ compilation album, ‘Love/Give Me Some Truth’ single released in UK


Video: 'John Lennon "Love" (Single Edit-1982)'

(Monday, November 1, 1982) — The compilation album The John Lennon Collection and the single Love/Gimme Some Truth by the late John Lennon was released in the UK today (the album was released in the U.S. on Nov. 8, 1982).

‘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)

‘The Girl Is Mine’ by Michael Jackson featuring Paul McCartney released 30 years ago today (1982)

(Monday, October 18, 1982)The Girl Is Mine by Michael Jackson featuring Paul McCartney, the first single from Jackson’s upcoming (sixth solo) album Thriller (released Nov. 30, 1982), was released today in the U.S. (Oct 29, 1982 in the UK).

‘20 Greatest Hits’ by The Beatles released 30 years ago today (1982)


Video: 'Love Me Do'

(Monday, October 11, 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, was released today in the U.S. and UK.

Starr tapes an appearance for ‘Parkinson in Australia’ 30 years ago today (1982)


'Honey Don't'

(Tuesday, September 28, 1982) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr taped an appearance today for Parkinson in Australia in North Ryde, Australia. Ringo played drums on Honey Don’t with Glenn Shorrock on vocals for airing on October 8.

‘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)

McCartney completes filming ‘Take It Away’ video promo 30 years ago today (1982)

(Wednesday, June 23, 1982) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney today completed filming of a promotional video for his single Take It Away, released two days ago in the U.S. and Britain.

The video, shot at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, England, features former Beatles’ drummer Ringo Starr and long-time producer George Martin, both of whom played on the track, as well as actor John Hurt.

‘Take It Away’/’I’ll Give You A Ring’ by Paul McCartney released 30 years ago today (1982)


Audio: 'Take It Away'

(Monday, June 21, 1982) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney today released the single Take It Away/I’ll Give You A Ring in both the U.S. and Britain, the second single from his album Tug of War. Continue reading ‘Take It Away’/’I’ll Give You A Ring’ by Paul McCartney released 30 years ago today (1982)