Daily Archives: February 7, 2022

Paul McCartney’s band Wings conclude rehearsals for first tour 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1972)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - ICA Rehearsals - London, England (February 2 - 7 1972)'

(Monday, February 7, 1972; two days before the Wings University Tour begins) — Paul McCartney’s new group Wings concluded multiple days of rehearsals for their upcoming college appearances today at the ICA (Institute Of Contemporary Arts) on the Mall in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s band Wings conclude rehearsals for first tour 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1972) →

‘A String of Pearls’ by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1942)

1940s, Popular Music 1940s

(Saturday, February 7, 1942) — “A String of Pearls” by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two non-consecutive weeks (Feb. 7/21, 1942). Continue reading ‘A String of Pearls’ by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1942) →