Daily Archives: November 29, 2022

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr perform at ‘Concert for George’ at Royal Albert Hall in London 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 2002)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s, The Beatles 2000s


Video: 'CONCERT FOR GEORGE 2002 London (Section 1/3) - The Indian Sitar Part'

(Friday, November 29, 2002, 7:30 p.m. GMT) — The Concert for George a memorial to former Beatle George Harrison on the first anniversary of his death, was held tonight at the Royal Albert Hall in London, featuring performances by the surviving members of the Beatles (Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr). Continue reading Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr perform at ‘Concert for George’ at Royal Albert Hall in London 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 2002) →

‘Why Don’t You Believe Me?’ by Joni James peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1952)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, November 29, 1952) — “Why Don’t You Believe Me?” by Joni James (Orchesta conducted by Lee Douglas) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of four consecutive weeks (Nov. 29, Dec. 6/13/20, 1952; tied with It’s in the Book (Parts 1 & 2) by Johnny Standley on Nov. 29). Continue reading ‘Why Don’t You Believe Me?’ by Joni James peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1952) →

‘I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus’ by Jimmy Boyd debuts at #13 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1952)

1950s, Christmas, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, November 29, 1952) — “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by Jimmy Boyd debuted at #13 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart. Continue reading ‘I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus’ by Jimmy Boyd debuts at #13 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1952) →