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1987
January 1, 1987
Thursday
The Osmond Brothers’ video, Never Ending Song Of Love was featured on Country Clips which aired on this date.

January 1, 1987
Thursday
Billboard Magazine listed it’s top singles and albums for the year 1986.  There’s No Stopping Your Heart tied with Tanya Tucker’s One Love At A Time at the #15 spot on the Top Country Singles list.  There’s No Stopping Your Heart also made #42 on the Top Country Albums List.

January 3, 1987
Saturday
After 19 weeks, Marie’s single, You’re Still New To Me remained at #73 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. This was its last appearance on the chart.  It reached its highest position of #1 on November 22, 1986.

Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #25 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, I Only Wanted You remained at #62 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


January 5, 1987
Monday
Marie was a guest on The David Letterman Show which aired on this date.  They spoke about Marie’s townhouse, the Osmond Boys, hair, Stephen, Brian, her first date, being on tour, wall graffiti, and her new album.

January 8, 1987
Thursday
Donny started recording his new album in Peter Gabriel’s private studio in Bath, England.

January 10, 1987
Saturday
Marie was a guest on Solid Gold which aired on this date.  She sang I Only Wanted You.

January 10, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #33 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, I Only Wanted You rose to #55 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


January 15, 1987
Thursday
Donny leaves the UK to return home.

January 16 –
January  17, 1987
Donny and Marie performed in Denver, Colorado.

January 17, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #34 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, I Only Wanted You rose to #39 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


January 18, 1987
Sunday
Marie’s video, I Only Wanted You was previewed on Crook & Chase which aired on this date.

January 20, 1987
Tuesday

Marie co-hosts the Song Writers Awards with Patrick Duffy which aired on this date. She also sang Meet Me In Montana with Dan Seals.

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January 21, 1987
Wednesday
Street Talk mentions Marie co-hosting the Song Writers Awards which aired on this date.

January 24, 1987
Saturday
Marie was featured on Country Notes which aired on this date.  They spoke about the Song Writers Awards.

January 24, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #38 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, I Only Wanted You rose to #34 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


January 31, 1987
Saturday
Marie was a guest on Hee Haw which aired on this date.  Marie and Paul Davis performed You’re Still New To Me.

January 31, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #32 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, I Only Wanted You rose to #28 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


February 7, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #51 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, I Only Wanted You rose to #23 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


February 14, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #40 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, I Only Wanted You rose to #20 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


February 19, 1987
Thursday
The Osmond Boys were guests on Photo Play which was taped in Los Angeles, California.

February 19, 1987
Thursday
Marie performed with Sawyer Brown in Tallahassee, Florida.

February 20, 1987
Friday
Donny performed When A Man Loves A Woman on Britain’s The Last Resort which aired on this date.

February 21, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #52 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, I Only Wanted You rose to #17 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


February 24, 1987
Tuesday
Globe tabloid magazine features an article, Marie Osmond’s Family Life – He Does the Cooking.

February 28, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #54 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, I Only Wanted You rose to #15 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


March 6, 1987
Week of
Marie’s single, I Only Wanted You goes to #10 in Cashbox Magazine.

March 6, 1987
Week of
Jimmy and Jay were at Disneyland.

March 7, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #62 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, I Only Wanted You rose to #14 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


March 14, 1987
Saturday
Marie was a guest on Hee Haw which aired on this date.  She sang I Only Wanted You.

March 14, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #58 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, I Only Wanted You fell to #22 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


March 21, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #53 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, I Only Wanted You fell to #43 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


March 22, 1987
Sunday
A commercial aired on local TV in Utah for the Pops Concert put on by Merrill’s children in Salt Lake City, Utah.

March 28, 1987
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers performed in Omaha, Nebraska.

March 28, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #53 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, I Only Wanted You fell to #48 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


April 4, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s single, Everybody’s Crazy ‘Bout My Baby was a pick by Billboard Magazine.  Their review stated:  Forgettable song is all fluff in performance and production; Osmond’s impressive track record could take it high on the charts anyway.

April 4, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #70 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, I Only Wanted You fell to #72 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


April 5, 1987
Sunday
Marie was a guest on Country Express which aired on this date.  They previewed her video I Only Wanted You.

April 6, 1987
Monday
Marie performed on the 22nd CMA Awards Show which aired on this date.  She sang Everybody’s Crazy ‘Bout My Baby.  She was nominated for three awards:  Best Country Duo with Paul Davis; Top Country Video; and, Top Female Vocalist.

April 8, 1987
Wednesday
Merrill’s single with Jessica Boucher, You’re Here To Remember, I’m Here To Forget / The Price You Pay was released on this date.

April 11, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #55 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

After 16 weeks, Marie’s single, I Only Wanted You fell to #74 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.  This was its last appearance on the chart.  It reached it’s highest position at #14 on March 7, 1987.

Marie’s single, Everybody’s Crazy ‘Bout My Baby debuted at #67 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


April 14, 1987
Tuesday
Merrill was a guest on Nashville Now.  He and Jessica Boucher sang You’re Here To Remember, and I’m Here To Forget; You Put The ‘O’ In Love; and Slow Ride.

April 18, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #55 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, Everybody’s Crazy ‘Bout My Baby rose to #58 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


April 19, 1987
Sunday
Donny was interviewed by 60 Minutes which aired on this date.

April 20, 1987
Monday
Marie, Brian and Stephen were interviewed on Good Morning America which aired on this date.

April 25, 1987
Saturday
Marie was a guest on Wrap Around Nashville.  They discussed the CMN Telethon, autograph sessions, rehearsals, concerts, meeting the press and fans.

April 25, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #62 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, Everybody’s Crazy ‘Bout My Baby rose to #52 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


April 27, 1987
Monday
Merrill and Jessica Boucher were guests on Video Country which aired on this date.  They showed their video, You’re Here To Remember, I’m Here To Forget.

May 1987
An article appeared in the paper stating, Alan Osmond deserves the hero of the week award.  For the past couple of months, he spent an incredible amount of time putting together the Bookloose Carnival designed to celebrate the end of the Provo school year and to raise money for Provo kids.  He personally visited every school in the district and hustled support from business, entertainment, and government communities.

May 2, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #56 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, Everybody’s Crazy ‘Bout My Baby rose to #42 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


May 5, 1987
Tuesday
Marie  hosts Lifetime’s Mother’s Day Special, Lifetime Salutes Mothers.  Marie sang Everybody’s Crazy ‘Bout My Baby.  Olive was also on the show and she brought out Stephen.

May 9, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #55 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, Everybody’s Crazy ‘Bout My Baby rose to #37 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


May 9, 1987
Saturday
Donny was in St. George, Utah.

May 16, 1987
Saturday
Merrill and Jessica Boucher were guests on Country Clips which aired on this date.  They were promoting their You’re Here To Remember, I’m Here To Forget video.

May 16, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #67 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, Everybody’s Crazy ‘Bout My Baby rose to #32 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


May 19, 1987
Tuesday
Marie and the Osmond Boys were featured on Good Morning America.

May 21, 1987
Thursday
The Osmond Brothers performed at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton, Texas.

May 21, 1987
Thursday
Marie was a guest on the Home show which aired on this date.

May 22, 1987
Friday
Alan, Wayne, and Merrill played in a benefit game of baseball in Ft. Hood, Texas.

May 23, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #75 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, Everybody’s Crazy ‘Bout My Baby rose to #28 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


May 29, 1987
Friday
The Osmond Brothers performed in Anaheim, California.

May 30, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #72 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, Everybody’s Crazy ‘Bout My Baby rose to #24 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


May 30 –
May 31, 1987
CMN Telethon aired from Disneyland.  This was the first year Disney became affiliated with the Telethon.  Marie co-hosted the event and the Osmond Brothers were guests.

June 4, 1987
Thursday
The Osmond Brothers performed in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

June 6, 1987
Saturday
Marie was a guest on Solid Gold.  She sang I Only Wanted You.

June 6, 1987
Saturday
After 37 weeks, Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was at #77 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.  This was its last appearance on the chart.  The album reached its highest position at #19 on October 18, 1986 where it remained for two weeks.

Marie’s single, Everybody’s Crazy ‘Bout My Baby fell to #35 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


June 9, 1987
Monday
Donny was at the Los Angeles airport.

June 12, 1987
Friday
A commercial showing Bob Hope being on Alan Osmond’s Stadium of Fire aired on television.

June 12, 1987
Friday
A commercial showing The Osmond Boys performing on Eugene Jelesnik’s Pops Concert aired on television.

June 13, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s single, Everybody’s Crazy ‘Bout My Baby fell to #53 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

June 14, 1987
Sunday
Marie was a guest on One on One which aired on this date.  She talked about her family and second marriage.

June 15, 1987
Monday
Alan, Donny, Marie, and the 2nd Generation were interviewed for PM Magazine which aired on this date. 

June 16, 1987
Tuesday
Donny was interviewed on PM Magazine which aired on this date.

June 20, 1987
Saturday
Country Express previewed Marie’s video for I Only Wanted You and Merrill’s video for You’re Here To Remember, I’m Here To Forget on this date.

June 20, 1987
Saturday
After 11 weeks, Marie’s single, Everybody’s Crazy ‘Bout My Baby fell to #53 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.  This was its last appearance on the chart.  It reached its highest position at #24 on May 30, 1987.

June 25, 1987
Thursday
Jay’s engagement to Kandilyn Harris was announced on KSL News on this date.

June 28, 1987
Sunday
Donny was featured on Cutting Edge which aired on this date.

July 3, 1987
Friday
Rehearsals began for the Hope of America panorama that was directed by Alan.

July 4, 1987
Saturday
Alan directed the ’87 Panorama.  Merrill was brought in as a producer.  Merrill wrote the theme song, The Hope of America.  The Panorama was a USO styled-show with USO endorsement that highlighted Utah’s veterans.  Bob Hope appeared on a platform that was surrounded by military equipment.  Other guests were Miss America, Kelley Cash, The Jazz Brothers (produced by Merrill), The Osmond Boys, and Captain Circus.

July 11, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s single, Cry Just A Little was a pick by Billboard Magazine.  Their review stated:  Marie parades some of her finest vocal work on this tightly produced, crystal clear, R&B/pop-sounding tune penned by outstanding writer, Paul Davis.

July 16, 1987
Thursday
The Osmond Brothers were performers on Disneyland’s 25th Anniversary Show.

July 18, 1987
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers’ single, Slow Ride was recommended by Billboard Magazine.  Their review stated:  The Osmond break out a wailing sax and impeccable harmonies to propose a romantic cruise in the car.

July 25, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s single, Cry Just A Little debuted at #66 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

August 1, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s single, Cry Just A Little rose to #58 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

August 8, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s single, Cry Just A Little rose to #52 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

August 15, 1987
Saturday
Marie’s single, Cry Just A Little rose to #50 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

August 20, 1987
Thursday
The movie, Jocks was released to movie theaters.  Jimmy sang the theme song, Power Play.

August 22, 1987
Saturday
After five weeks, Marie’s single, Cry Just A Little fell to #65 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.  This was its last position on the chart.  It reached its highest position at #50 on August 15, 1987.

August 24, 1987
Monday
Donny single, I’m In It For Love was released in England.

August 25, 1987
Tuesday
Jay married Kandilyn Harris in the LDS Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah.

August 27, 1987
Thursday
Donny was a guest on the British TV Show, Seaside Special which aired on this date.  He performed I’m In It For Love.

August 29, 1987
Saturday
Donny was a guest on the British TV Show, Get Fresh which aired on this date.  He sang Groove.

September 9, 1987
Wednesday
Donny was a guest on the British TV Show, Wogan Show which aired on this date.  He was promoting I’m In It For Love.

September 14, 1987
Monday
Marie was a guest performer on America: The Dream Lives On.

September 14, 1987
Monday
Marie put on a concert in the Houston High School auditorium. Proceeds from the show was donated to the Houston High School athletic department.

September 15, 1987
Tuesday
The Osmond Brothers performed at the Utah State Fair in Salt Lake City, Utah.  The Osmond Boys also performed.  Wayne’s daughter, Amy, and his son Steven also performed.

September 26, 1987
Saturday
Merrill’s Farmer Jack commercials started airing in Utah and continued to air through Thanksgiving.

September 30, 1987
Wednesday
Will Shriver shows a short clip of Donny and Marie on his show which aired on this date.

Fall 1987
Jimmy purchased the Osmond Studios.

October 27, 1987
Tuesday
Merrill’s What I Like Special aired on television on KSL television in Salt Lake City, Utah. Merrill’s guests included Tanya Tucker, Helen Cornelius, Louise Mandrell, The Osmond Boys, Roy Clark, The Jetts, Crystal Gayle, and Jessica Boucher.

November 5, 1987
Thursday
Alan made an appearance at the Smith’s Food Festival in Provo.

November 7, 1987
Saturday
Donny was a guest on Britain’s Jacob’s Ladder which aired on this date.  He performed Groove and showed the video to I’m In It For Love.

November 25, 1987
Wednesday
An article appeared in the Provo Journal about Marie joining forces with Robert Redford and Utah County Commissioners, Malcom Beck and Gary Anderson in asking the public to get involved in seeing Provo Canyon is developed responsibly.

November 26, 1987
Thursday
The Osmond Boys performed in Macy’s 61st Thanksgiving Parade.  They sang Kay Thompson’s Jingle Bells.

November 28, 1987
Saturday
Merrill was the Master of Ceremonies and also a model at a celebrity fashion show to help raise funds for the American Cancer Society.  The event was held at the Provo Excelsior Hotel in the Grand Ballroom.  Dick and Jan Norse were chairmen of the event.

December 14, 1987
Monday
Donny was a guest on Britain’s The Kenny Everett Show which aired on this date.  He was promoting I’m In It For Love.

December 17, 1987
Thursday
Marie and Brian’s daughter, Jessica was born on this date.
   
   
   
   

 

 

 

 


 

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