Daily Archives: October 7, 2024

Ringo Starr drums on Harry Nilsson’s ‘Kojak Columbo’ session in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Oct 7 1974)


Video: 'Ringo Starr + Harry Nilsson - Kojak Columbo Recording Session - RCA Studio - 7 October 1974'

(Monday, October 7, 1974) — Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr stepped into the studio with close friend and fellow musician Harry Nilsson today to lend his drumming talents to the song “Kojak Columbo” for Nilsson’s album Duit On Mon Dei. Continue reading Ringo Starr drums on Harry Nilsson’s ‘Kojak Columbo’ session in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Oct 7 1974)

Reagan and Mondale clash in heated first 1984 presidential debate 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1984)


Video: 'Reagan vs. Mondale: The first 1984 presidential debate'

(Sunday, October 7, 1984, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 1984 United States presidential debates) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan and former Vice President Walter Mondale exchanged sharp and personal critiques tonight during their first debate of the 1984 presidential campaign. Continue reading Reagan and Mondale clash in heated first 1984 presidential debate 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1984)

‘You Always Hurt the One You Love’ by The Mills Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1944)

(Saturday, October 7, 1944) — “You Always Hurt the One You Love” by The Mills Brothers peaked at #1 today’s Billboard Best Selling Retail Records chart for five non-consecutive weeks (Oct. 7/21/28, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 1944). Continue reading ‘You Always Hurt the One You Love’ by The Mills Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1944)