‘On the Wings of a Nightingale’ by The Everly Brothers peaks at #50 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1984)

(Saturday, October 13, 1984) — “On the Wings of a Nightingale” by The Everly Brothers (written by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney) at #50 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

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‘On the Wings of a Nightingale’ by The Everly Brothers peaks at #50 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1984)

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