(Saturday, July 31, 1976) — “Love Is Alive” by Gary Wright peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.

(Saturday, July 31, 1976) — “Moonlight Feels Right” by Starbuck peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Moonlight Feels Right’ by Starbuck peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (July 31 1976) →

(Saturday, July 31, 1976) — “You’re My Best Friend” by Queen peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.

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(Saturday, July 30, 1966, 2:00-6:00 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees completed recording “Papa Gene’s Blues” today at RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees finish recording ‘Papa Gene’s Blues’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 30 1966) →

(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “Wild Thing” by The Troggs peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 30, Aug. 6, 1966).

As performed by The Troggs, “Wild Thing” is ranked #261 on the Rolling Stone magazine’s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”

(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “I Saw Her Again” by The Mamas & the Papas peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “Hungry” by Paul Revere & the Raiders peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “Sweet Pea” by Tommy Roe peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.

(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “I Want You” by Bob Dylan peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.