Monthly Archives: December 2023

Ringo Starr releases ‘You’re Sixteen’/’Devil Woman’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1973)


Video: 'You're Sixteen (You’re Beautiful And You’re Mine)'

(Monday, December 3, 1973) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr released “You’re Sixteen“/”Devil Woman” in the U.S. today, the second single from his first solo rock music album Ringo (released in the UK on Feb. 8, 1974). Continue reading Ringo Starr releases ‘You’re Sixteen’/’Devil Woman’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1973)

The Beatles tape appearance for ‘The Morecambe and Wise Show’ in Borehamwood 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1963)


Video: 'The Beatles - The Morecambe And Wise Show (2 December 1963) (Complete Show - Best Available Quality)'

(Monday, December 2, 1963, mid-morning to late-afternoon GMT) — The Beatles’ celebrated appearance on The The Morecambe and Wise Show comedy sketch TV series, hosted by the much loved British comedy double act Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, was filmed today at Associated TeleVision’s Elstree Studio Centre, located between Eldon Avenue and Clarendon Road in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, for broadcast on Apr. 18, 1964. Continue reading The Beatles tape appearance for ‘The Morecambe and Wise Show’ in Borehamwood 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1963)

‘Top of the World’ by The Carpenters peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1973)

(Saturday, December 1, 1973) — “Top of the World” by The Carpenters peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Dec. 1/8, 1973). Continue reading ‘Top of the World’ by The Carpenters peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1973)

‘Dream On’ by Aerosmith peaks at #59 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1973)

(Saturday, December 1, 1973) — “Dream On” by Aerosmith peaked at #59 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dream On’ by Aerosmith peaks at #59 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1973)