Daily Archives: December 20, 2021

‘The Concert For Bangla Desh’ album by George Harrison & Friends released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 20 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Intro by George Harrison | Concert for Bangladesh | 50th Anniversary : : Apple Music OST from LP'

(Monday, December 20, 1971) — The Concert For Bangla Desh, a live triple album credited to “George Harrison & Friends” featuring highlights of two concerts of the same name held on Aug. 1, 1971, at New York’s Madison Square Garden, was released today in the United States (Jan. 10, 1972 in the UK). Continue reading ‘The Concert For Bangla Desh’ album by George Harrison & Friends released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 20 1971) →

‘Elmer’s Tune’ by Glenn Miller peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 20 1941)

1940s, Popular Music 1940s

(Saturday, December 20, 1941) — “Elmer’s Tune” by Glenn Miller (with Ray Eberle on lead vocals and the Modernaires on backing vocals, recorded Aug. 11, 1941) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Elmer’s Tune’ by Glenn Miller peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 20 1941) →