Video: 'Ringo Starr - Beaucoups of Blues' (first 12 videos constitute original album)
(Saturday, November 21, 1970) — Beaucoups of Blues, the second solo studio album by former Beatle Ringo Starr, peaked at #65 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week. Continue reading Ringo Starr’s ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album peaks at #65 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1970)
(Monday, November 21, 1960) — “Stay” by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Stay’ by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1960)
Video: 'Korean War- PART 15, The Rout of the UN, 6.25 ' (UN forces reach Yalu River at 1:54)
(Tuesday, November 21, 1950, as dusk fell at 5:30 p.m. Korea Standard Time; during the UN offensive into North Korea, part of the Korean War and the Cold War) — Troops of the 7th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army’s X Corps today became the first American division to reach the Yalu River that separated North Korea and China, moving into the border city of Hyesan. Continue reading First American troops reach Yalu River that separates North Korea and China 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1950)
(Saturday, November 20, 2010) — “What’s My Name?” by Rihanna featuring Drake peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘What’s My Name?’ by Rihanna featuring Drake peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 2010)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Little Lamb Dragonfly (Early Mix) (2018 Remaster)'
(Thursday, November 19, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “Little Lamb Dragonfly” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles.
Continue reading Paul McCartney tracks ‘Little Lamb Dragonfly’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 19 1970)
(Saturday, November 18, 2000) — “Independent Women” by Destiny’s Child peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for 11 consecutive weeks (Nov. 18/25, Dec. 2/9/16/23/30, 2000, Jan. 6/13/20/27, 2001). Continue reading ‘Independent Women’ by Destiny’s Child peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 2000)
(Saturday, November 18, 1950) — “Harbor Lights” by Sammy Kaye (vocals by Tony Alame and The Kayets) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two consecutive weeks (Nov. 18/25, 1950). Continue reading ‘Harbor Lights’ by Sammy Kaye peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1950)
Video: 'John Lennon - Double Fantasy' (first 14 videos constitute original album)
(Monday, November 17, 1980) — Double Fantasy, the fifth album by former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, was released today in the U.S. and UK.
Continue reading ‘Double Fantasy’ album by John Lennon and Yoko Ono released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1980)
Video: 'Heart Of The Country (Remastered 2012)'
(Monday, November 16, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “Heart Of The Country” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles.
Continue reading Paul McCartney records ‘Heart Of The Country’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1970)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - We All Stand Together (Official Music Video)'
(Saturday, November 15, 1980) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney today completed overdubs for “We All Stand Together” at AIR Studios in London for release on Nov. 12, 1984, as part of the soundtrack for the animated film Rupert and the Frog Song. Continue reading Paul McCartney completes overdubs for ‘We All Stand Together’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1980)
