Daily Archives: August 11, 2022

Paul McCartney and new band depart Gothenberg, Sweden, following drug bust during Wings Over Europe Tour 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1972)


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(Wednesday, August 11, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his new rock group, Wings, arrived today in Lund, Sweden, for a concert after paying $1,800 in combined fines for possession of cannabis. Continue reading Paul McCartney and new band depart Gothenberg, Sweden, following drug bust during Wings Over Europe Tour 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1972)

‘Breaking Up Is Hard to Do’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1962)

(Saturday, August 11, 1962) — “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” by Neil Sedaka peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (August 11/18, 1962). Continue reading ‘Breaking Up Is Hard to Do’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1962)

‘Twist and Shout’ by The Isley Brothers peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1962)

(Saturday, August 11, 1962) — “Twist and Shout” by The Isley Brothers peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Twist and Shout’ by The Isley Brothers peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1962)

‘Route 66 Theme’ by Nelson Riddle peaks at #30 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1962)

(Saturday, August 11, 1962) — “Route 66 Theme” by Nelson Riddle peaked at #30 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Route 66 Theme’ by Nelson Riddle peaks at #30 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1962)