Video: 'Maltese Falcon' trailer
(Thursday, October 2, 1941) — The Maltese Falcon, an American film noir about hard-boiled detective who gets caught up in the murderous search for a priceless statue, opened tonight as a special “preview” showing at the Strand Theatre at 1579 Broadway, at the northwest corner of 47th Street and Broadway in Times Square, New York City. Continue reading ‘The Maltese Falcon’ opens in New York City 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 2 1941)
Video: 'Bip Bop Link (Remastered 2018)'
(Saturday, October 2, 1971) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his brand new British-American rock band, Wings, returned today to EMI Studios (Abbey Road) in London for a fifth day of recording sessions for what would become the group’s debut album, Wild Life. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s new group Wings records ‘Bip Bop (Link)’ for debut album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 2 1971)
(Saturday, October 2, 1971) — The double sided hit single “Maggie May” and “Reason to Believe” by Rod Stewart peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of five weeks (Oct. 2/9/16/23/30, 1971). Continue reading ‘Maggie May’/’Reason to Believe’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 2 1971)
(Saturday, October 2, 1971) — “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” by Joan Baez peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down’ by Joan Baez peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 2 1971)
(Saturday, October 2, 1971) — “All Day Music” by War peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘All Day Music’ by War peaks at #35 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 2 1971)
(Monday, October 2, 1961) — “Little Sister” by Elvis Presley peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Little Sister’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 2 1961)
