Monthly Archives: April 2024

‘I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song’ by Jim Croce peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1974)

(Saturday, April 27, 1974) — “I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song” by Jim Croce peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song’ by Jim Croce peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1974)

The Beatles perform at New Musical Express Poll-Winners’ Concert 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Empire Pool, Wembley, London (April 26, 1964) [NME Concert]'

(Sunday, April 26, 1964, show was scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles topped the bill at the New Musical Express 1963-64 Annual Poll-Winners’ All-Star Concert this afternoon, playing before an audience of 10,000 at the Empire Pool in Wembley, London. Continue reading The Beatles perform at New Musical Express Poll-Winners’ Concert 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1964)

‘The Beatles’ Second Album’ debuts at #16 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles’ Second Album' (Clips 2-12 constitute original album)

(Saturday, April 25, 1964)The Beatles’ Second Album, the third U.S. album by the rock band from Liverpool, England, the second to be issued by Capitol Records, debuted at #16 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘The Beatles’ Second Album’ debuts at #16 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1964)

‘All My Loving’ by The Beatles peaks at #45 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1964)

(Saturday, April 25, 1964) — “All My Loving” by The Beatles peaked at #45 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week (the single was not released in the U.S. but was imported from Canada). Continue reading ‘All My Loving’ by The Beatles peaks at #45 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1964)

The Beatles complete filming of debut film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 24 1964)

Video: 'Hard Days Night' (Apr. 24, 1964, at 1:06:55-1:07:31)

(Friday, April 24, 1964) — Seven busy weeks spent filming A Hard Day’s Night came to a close today, with a final scene being shot at Edgehill Road in Ealing, London. Continue reading The Beatles complete filming of debut film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 24 1964)

‘Streets of Philadelphia’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #9 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1994)

(Saturday, April 23, 1994) — “Streets of Philadelphia” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Streets of Philadelphia’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #9 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1994)