Daily Archives: November 16, 2014

‘Walls and Bridges’ album by John Lennon peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 16 1974)


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(Saturday, November 16, 1974)“Walls and Bridges” by ex-Beatle John Lennon peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. It was Lennon’s second of three number one albums on the chart (1971-1980) since The Beatles split up in 1970.

‘Whatever Gets You thru the Night’ by John Lennon peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 16 1974)

(Saturday, November 16, 1974)“Whatever Gets You thru the Night” by John Lennon (featuring Elton John on harmony vocals) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. It was Lennon’s first of two number one hits on the chart since The Beatles split up in 1970 (1974-1980). Continue reading ‘Whatever Gets You thru the Night’ by John Lennon peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 16 1974)

‘Do It (‘Til You’re Satisfied)’ by B. T. Express peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 16 1974)

(Saturday, November 16, 1974)“Do It (‘Til You’re Satisfied)” by B. T. Express peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Do It (‘Til You’re Satisfied)’ by B. T. Express peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 16 1974)