Monthly Archives: September 2016

The Supremes perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1966)


Video: 'THE SUPREMES "You Can't Hurry Love" on The Ed Sullivan Show' (Sept. 25, 1966)

(Sunday, September 25, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Supremes performed “You Can’t Hurry Love” live on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Supremes perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1966)

Paul McCartney & Wings perform in Venice 40 years ago tonight (Sep 25 1976)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Live In Plaza San Marco, Venice, Italy (Saturday 25th September 1976)'

(Saturday, September 25, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed tonight at the Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy, on the third stop of the third European leg of the Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform in Venice 40 years ago tonight (Sep 25 1976)

‘I’d Really Love to See You Tonight’ by England Dan & John Ford Coley peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1976)

(Saturday, September 25, 1976)“I’d Really Love to See You Tonight” by England Dan & John Ford Coley peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.

‘Devil Woman’ by Cliff Richard peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1976)

(Saturday, September 25, 1976)“Devil Woman” by Cliff Richard peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Devil Woman’ by Cliff Richard peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1976)

The Monkees finish early versions of three tracks 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1966)


Video: 'Mr. Webster'

(Saturday, September 24, 1966, 2:00-6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.-Midnight PDT) — The Monkees completed early versions of “Mr. Webster”, “Hold On Girl” and “Through The Looking Glass” today at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees finish early versions of three tracks 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1966)

John Lennon interviewed in New York 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1976)

(Friday, September 24, 1976) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, were interviewed today in New York by roving reporter Ugly George, reportedly at a party for the release of Elia Kazan’s The Last Tycoon, for “The Ugly George Hour of Truth, Sex, and Violence” on a local cable channel. Continue reading John Lennon interviewed in New York 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1976)

‘Eleanor Rigby’ by The Beatles peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1966)

(Saturday, September 24, 1966)“Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Eleanor Rigby’ by The Beatles peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1966)