On This Day, June 29, 1984: Bruce Springsteen shoots “Dancing in the Dark” video Thursday, June 29 by ABC NewsOn This Day, June 29, 1984...During a Bruce Springsteen concert in St. Paul, Minnesota, director Brian De Palma shot the video for The Boss' Born in the U.S.A. single “Dancing in the Dark."The performance clip ends with Springsteen pulling a fan to the stage to dance with him. In reality, the woman,... Read More.
On This Day, April 21, 1984: Phil Collins lands his first solo number one Friday, April 21 by ABC NewsOn This Day, April 21, 1984 … Genesis frontman and drummer Phil Collins landed his first-ever solo number one with “Against All Odds (Take A Look at Me Now)."The track was featured in the romantic thriller Against All Odds, which starred Jeff Bridges, Rachel Ward and James Woods. In addition to being number one, the... Read More.
On This Day, March 17, 1984: Van Halen’s 1984 peaks at #2 on the Billboard album chart Friday, March 17 by ABC NewsVan Halen’s sixth studio album, 1984, hit number two on the Billboard album chart and stayed there for five weeks. The album was denied the top spot by Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" – which features guest guitar work from Eddie Van Halen. The album never reached number one, but did go on... Read More.
On This Day – February 14, 1984: Elton John marries for the first time Tuesday, February 14 by ABC NewsOn This Day, February 14, 1984...Rocker Elton John married German-born sound engineer Renate Blauel in an extravagant wedding in Australia. The marriage didn’t last long and they split in 1988.Elton has said he realized he was "living a lie” and later said he believed that “being married would... Read More.
On This Day – February 6, 1984: The Talking Heads perform their final concert together Monday, February 6 by ABC NewsOn this day, February 6, 1984...The Talking Heads performed their final concert ever, at the Sweetwaters South Festival in Christchurch, New Zealand.The 12-song set featured such classic songs as “Psycho Killer,” “Making Flippy Floppy," "Swamp," “Burning Down the House,” and more.The show didn’t go off without... Read More.