Monthly Archives: March 2024

‘Footloose’ by Kenny Loggins peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1984)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, March 31, 1984) — “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 31, Apr. 7/14, 1984). Continue reading ‘Footloose’ by Kenny Loggins peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1984) →

The Beatles perform seven songs for BBC’s ‘Saturday Club’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles I Call Your Name Live at BBC'

(Tuesday, March 31, 1964, 7:00-10:30 p.m. BST) — Following their day’s filming at the Scala Theatre in London, The Beatles recorded a session tonight for the BBC radio show Saturday Club at the Playhouse Theatre. Continue reading The Beatles perform seven songs for BBC’s ‘Saturday Club’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1964) →

The Beatles film concert performance sequence for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1964)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'A Hard Day's Night - All Music Scenes. FULL HD. 1080p' (Mar. 31, 1964, at 19:37-28:32)

(Tuesday, March 31, 1964) — Following a four-day Easter break, The Beatles returned to London’s Scala Theatre today to film the concert performance sequence which marked the climax of the A Hard Day’s Night film. Continue reading The Beatles film concert performance sequence for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1964) →

Former Beatles John Lennon, Paul McCartney photographed together for last time 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 29 1974)

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


Video: ‘John Lennon & Paul McCartney reunite in 1974

(Friday, March 29, 1974, afternoon PDT) — John Lennon and Paul McCartney, formerly of The Beatles and the most successful songwriting partnership in history, were photographed together for the last time today at the Louis B. Meyer/Peter Lawford house Harry Nilsson was living at 625 Pacific Coast Highway Palisades Beach Rd in Santa Monica, California. Continue reading Former Beatles John Lennon, Paul McCartney photographed together for last time 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 29 1974) →

Former Beatles John Lennon, Paul McCartney reunite in Los Angeles recording studio 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1974)

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


Video: 'A Toot and a Snore in '74' (1974) CD (UK)

(Thursday, March 28, 1974, late evening PDT) — John Lennon and Paul McCartney jammed together tonight for what turned out to be the only time after The Beatles broke-up in 1970. Continue reading Former Beatles John Lennon, Paul McCartney reunite in Los Angeles recording studio 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1974) →

‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ by The Beatles debuts at #27 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s

(Saturday, March 28, 1964) — “Can’t Buy Me Love” by The Beatles debuted at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the group’s 11th appearance on the chart in 11 weeks. Continue reading ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ by The Beatles debuts at #27 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1964) →

‘All My Loving’ by The Beatles debuts at #71 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s

(Saturday, March 28, 1964) — “All My Loving” by The Beatles debuted at #71 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the group’s 9th appearance on the chart in 11 weeks. Continue reading ‘All My Loving’ by The Beatles debuts at #71 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1964) →