(Saturday, March 13, 1982) — “Spirits in the Material World” by The Police peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Spirits in the Material World’ by The Police peaks at #11 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1982)
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‘When All Is Said and Done’ by ABBA peaks at #27 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1982)
(Saturday, March 13, 1982) — “When All Is Said and Done” by ABBA peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘When All Is Said and Done’ by ABBA peaks at #27 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1982)
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Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Tragedy’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1972)
Video: 'Tragedy'
(Monday, March 13, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “Tragedy” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, during sessions for what would become the group’s next album, Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Tragedy’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1972)
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The Doors perform at Fort Homer Hesterly Armory in Tampa, Florida 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1972)
Video: 'The Doors - Live @ Fort Homer W. Hesterly Armory'
(Sunday, March 12, 1972, following the 7:30 p.m. EST scheduled start time for opening acts Badfinger and David Pomeranz) — Eight months and nine days after lead singer Jim Morrison was found dead in a bathtub in Paris, the surviving members of the American rock group The Doors — keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore — performed tonight at Fort Homer Hesterly Armory in Tampa, Florida. Continue reading The Doors perform at Fort Homer Hesterly Armory in Tampa, Florida 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1972)
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‘Diamonds Are Forever’ by Shirley Bassey peaks at #57 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1972)
(Saturday, March 11, 1972) — “Diamonds Are Forever,” the title song from the James Bond film by Shirley Bassey, peaked at #57 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ by Shirley Bassey peaks at #57 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1972)
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‘Give Ireland Back To The Irish’ by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #78 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1972)
(Saturday, March 11, 1972) — “Give Ireland Back to the Irish” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his new band, Wings, debuted at #78 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Give Ireland Back To The Irish’ by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #78 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1972)
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John Lennon completes ‘Attica State’ and ‘John Sinclair’ for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1972)
Video: 'Attica State (Remastered 2010)'
(Wednesday, March 10, 1972) — Former Beatle John Lennon recorded, overdubbed and mixed “Attica State” and “John Sinclair” today at the Record Planet recording studio in New York City for his album Some Time in New York City, a part-studio, part-live double album with his wife, Yoko Ono. Continue reading John Lennon completes ‘Attica State’ and ‘John Sinclair’ for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1972)
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‘Hey! Baby’ by Bruce Channel peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1962)
(Saturday, March 10, 1962) — “Hey! Baby” by Bruce Channel peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 10/17/24, 1962). Continue reading ‘Hey! Baby’ by Bruce Channel peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1962)
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‘Ain’t It Funny (Murder Remix)’ by Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule and Caddillac Tah peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 2002)
(Saturday, March 9, 2002) — “Ain’t It Funny” by Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule and Caddillac Tah peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for the first of six consecutive weeks (Mar. 9/16/23/30, Apr. 6/13, 2002). Continue reading ‘Ain’t It Funny (Murder Remix)’ by Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule and Caddillac Tah peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 2002)
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‘What’s Up, Doc?’ screwball comedy film premieres in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1972)
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(Thursday, March 9, 1972, 10:50 a.m. EST) — What’s Up, Doc?, a screwball comedy film that centers on four identical plaid overnight bags and the people who own them, premiered today at the Radio City Music Hall at 1260 Avenue of the Americas, within Rockefeller Center, in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Continue reading ‘What’s Up, Doc?’ screwball comedy film premieres in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1972)
