Category Archives: The Beatles 1990s

McCartney releases ‘Hope of Deliverance/Long Leather Coat’ single in UK 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Hope Of Deliverance'

(Monday, December 28, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney released “Hope of Deliverance“/”Long Leather Coat,” the first single from his new album Off The Ground, today in the UK (it was released Jan. 12, 1993 in the U.S.). Continue reading McCartney releases ‘Hope of Deliverance/Long Leather Coat’ single in UK 20 years ago today (1992)

‘Behind The Lens’ Linda McCartney documentary premieres 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'Linda - Behind the Lens'

(Saturday, December 26, 1992, Boxing Day, 6:40 p.m. GMT)Behind The Lens, the Arena documentary on Linda McCartney’s photographic career, premiered today on BBC2 in the UK. It included interviews with rock star husband Paul McCartney, plus friends and associates, and showed a selection of her rock photos of the Beatles, Doors, Stones, Hendrix, Who, Joplin and others.

Paul McCartney completes filming ‘C’Mon People’ promotional video 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - C'mon People'

(Friday, December 18, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney today completed shooting a promotional film video for C’Mon People at Bray Film Studios, Water Oakley, England. The video will be mastered Feb. 16, 1993, and the track released as a single (Feb. 22, 1993 in the UK, July 27, 1993 in the U.S.) from McCartney’s album Off The Ground.

McCartney works on unreleased track at Abbey Road Studios 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: Dec. 15, 1992 (at 15:41/33:54)

(Tuesday, December 15, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney was filmed today working on the unreleased song Is It Raining In London?, a track co-written with Hamish Stuart, at the Abbey Road Studios in London for the documentary film Movin’ On.

McCartney performs second concert for MTV’s ‘Up Close’ series at Ed Sullivan Theater in New York 20 years ago this hour (1992)


Video: Bootleg audio of 18 of 21 songs performed

(Friday, December 11, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney tonight performed the second of two concert appearances at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City, the scene of The Beatles’ historic live American TV debut on February 9, 1964, for the new MTV series Up Close to coincide with the release of his album Off The Ground.

McCartney performs concert for MTV’s ‘Up Close’ series at Ed Sullivan Theater in New York 20 years ago this hour (1992)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Live Ed Sullivan Theater 1992 (New York City, New York, United States HQ RARE)'

(Thursday, December 10, 1992, approximately 9:45 p.m. EDT) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney tonight returned to the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City, the scene of The Beatles’ historic live American TV debut on February 9, 1964, to perform the first of two concert appearances for the new MTV series Up Close to coincide with the release of his album Off The Ground.

George Harrison becomes first recipient of the Billboard Century Award 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'George Harrison receives Billboard Century Award 1992'

(Wednesday, December 9, 1992) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison received the first Billboard magazine Century Award today at Universal Amphitheater in Universal City, California. He gave a speech thanking the Beatles, the Wilburys and Billboard.

Paul McCartney completes filming promotional video for ‘Hope of Deliverance’ 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Hope Of Deliverance'

(Thursday, November 26, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney today completed shooting of a promotional film video at Black Island Studios, North Acton, a place in West London, UK, for his new single Hope of Deliverance (which will be released in the UK on Dec. 28, 1992, and Jan. 17, 1993 in the U.S.).

Paul McCartney begins shooting promotional video for ‘Hope of Deliverance’ 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Hope Of Deliverance'

(Tuesday, November 24, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney today began filming a promotional film video at Ashdown Forest south of London in the county of East Sussex, England, for his new single Hope of Deliverance (which will be released in the UK on Dec. 28, 1992, and Jan. 17, 1993 in the U.S.).

George Harrison rehearses for Bob Dylan tribute concert 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'George Harrison - If Not For You - Bobfest Soundcheck'

(Wednesday, October 14, 1992) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed a soundcheck of If Not for You and Absolutely Sweet Marie today at Madison Square Garden for an (Oct. 16) appearance for a Bob Dylan tribute concert. Continue reading George Harrison rehearses for Bob Dylan tribute concert 20 years ago today (1992)