Monthly Archives: November 2024

Paul McCartney joins Rod Stewart on stage in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1974)

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


Video: Rod Stewart & Paul McCartney - Mine For Me - Live At Odeon Cinema, Lewisham, England - 18 Nov. 1974'

(Monday, November 18, 1974) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda, turned up unannounced tonight to provide backing vocals on the McCartney penned song “Mine For Me” during a live concert performance by Rod Stewart and The Faces at the Odeon Cinema, in Lewisham, South London. Continue reading Paul McCartney joins Rod Stewart on stage in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1974) →

George Harrison releases ‘Dark Horse’/’I Don’t Care Anymore’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1974)

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


Video: 'George Harrison - Dark Horse'

(Monday, November 18, 1974) — “Dark Horse“/”I Don’t Care Anymore” by ex-Beatle George Harrison was released today in the U.S. Continue reading George Harrison releases ‘Dark Horse’/’I Don’t Care Anymore’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1974) →

The Beatles record performances for BBC ‘Top Gear’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1964)

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


Video: 'I Feel Fine (Studio Out-take) (Live At The BBC For "Top Gear" / 17th November, 1964)'

(Tuesday, November 17, 1964, 7:30-11:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles recorded an appearance tonight for the BBC Light Programme Top Gear at Playhouse Theatre in London, for airing on Nov. 26, 1964, at 10 p.m. Continue reading The Beatles record performances for BBC ‘Top Gear’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1964) →

‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’ by Wham! peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1984)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, November 17, 1984) — “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham! peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Nov. 17/24, Dec. 1, 1984). Continue reading ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’ by Wham! peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1984) →

‘Walls and Bridges’ album by John Lennon peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)

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


Video: 'John Lennon - Walls and Bridges (Full Album)' (12 clips)

(Saturday, November 16, 1974) — Walls and Bridges, ex-Beatle John Lennon’s fifth solo studio album, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Walls and Bridges’ album by John Lennon peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974) →

‘Whatever Gets You thru the Night’ by John Lennon peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)

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

(Saturday, November 16, 1974) — “Whatever Gets You thru the Night” by ex-Beatle John Lennon (with Elton John on harmony vocals, piano) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Whatever Gets You thru the Night’ by John Lennon peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974) →

‘Do It (‘Til You’re Satisfied)’ by B. T. Express peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, November 16, 1974) — “Do It (‘Til You’re Satisfied)” by B. T. Express peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Do It (‘Til You’re Satisfied)’ by B. T. Express peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974) →