Monthly Archives: September 2024

‘Oh, Pretty Woman’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1964)

(Saturday, September 26, 1964) — “Oh, Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sept. 26, Oct. 3/10, 1964). Continue reading ‘Oh, Pretty Woman’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1964)

‘Remember (Walking in the Sand)’ by The Shangri-Las peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1964)

(Saturday, September 26, 1964) — “Remember (Walking in the Sand)” by The Shangri-Las peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Remember (Walking in the Sand)’ by The Shangri-Las peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1964)

John Lennon promotes ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album with RKO Radio interview 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1974)


Video: '1974 09 25 John Lennon Interview with Paul Drew at RKO Radio Promoting Walls and Bridges'

(Wednesday, September 25, 1974) — Former Beatle John Lennon continued his promotional tour for his fifth solo studio album, Walls and Bridges (which would be released tomorrow, Sept. 26, 1974, first in the U.S.), recording an interview with Paul Drew of the RKO Radio Network. Continue reading John Lennon promotes ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album with RKO Radio interview 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1974)

‘Hey There’ by Rosemary Clooney peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1954)

(Saturday, September 25, 1954) — “Hey There” by Rosemary Clooney peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of six consecutive weeks (Sep. 25, Oct. 2/9/16/23/30, 1954). Continue reading ‘Hey There’ by Rosemary Clooney peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1954)

U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt opens campaign for fourth term with hilarious ‘Fala’ speech 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1944)


Video: 'FDR Fala Campaign Speech 1944'

(Saturday, September 23, 1944, 9:31 p.m. EWT; during the 1944 United States presidential election campaign, held during World War II) — U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt opened his campaign for a fourth term tonight, derisively defending Fala, his black Scottie dog, against a Republican political attack. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt opens campaign for fourth term with hilarious ‘Fala’ speech 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1944)

Former Beatle George Harrison launches ‘Ravi Shankar’s Music Festival from India’ tour at London’s Royal Albert Hall 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Sep 23 1974)


Video: 'George Harrison Introduces Ravi Shankar At The Royal Albert Hall, London - 23 September 1974'

(Monday, September 23, 1974) — Former Beatle George Harrison introduced Ravi Shankar on stage tonight at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the Music Festival’s debut performance, ] before accompanying them on a short tour of Europe. Continue reading Former Beatle George Harrison launches ‘Ravi Shankar’s Music Festival from India’ tour at London’s Royal Albert Hall 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Sep 23 1974)

‘Whatever Gets You thru the Night’/’Beef Jerky’ single by John Lennon released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1974)


Video: 'WHATEVER GETS YOU THRU THE NIGHT. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) - John Lennon (official music video HD)'

(Monday, September 23, 1974) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon released “Whatever Gets You thru the Night”/“Beef Jerky” single by former Beatle John Lennon was released today in the U.S. (Oct. 4, 1974 in the UK), the lead single from his forthcoming album Walls and Bridges. Continue reading ‘Whatever Gets You thru the Night’/’Beef Jerky’ single by John Lennon released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1974)