(Saturday, November 16, 1974) — “My Melody of Love” by Bobby Vinton peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘My Melody of Love’ by Bobby Vinton peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)
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‘Life Is a Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me)’ by Reunion peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)
(Saturday, November 16, 1974) — “Life Is a Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me)” by Reunion peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Life Is a Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me)’ by Reunion peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)
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‘Rockin’ Soul’ by Hues Corporation peaks at #18 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)
(Saturday, November 16, 1974) — “Rockin’ Soul” by the Hues Corporation peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Rockin’ Soul’ by Hues Corporation peaks at #18 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)
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‘Only You (And You Alone)’ by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuts at #63 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)
(Saturday, November 16, 1974) — “Only You (And You Alone)” by (former Beatle) Ringo Starr debuted at #63 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Only You (And You Alone)’ by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuts at #63 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)
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Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr releases ‘Goodnight Vienna’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1974)
Video: 'Ringo Starr - Goodnight Vienna' (11 clips)
(Friday, November 15, 1974) — The album Goodnight Vienna, ex-Beatle Ringo Starr’s second solo rock studio album, was released today in the UK (Nov. 18, 1974, in the U.S.). Continue reading Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr releases ‘Goodnight Vienna’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1974)
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Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman begin ‘March to the Sea’ from Atlanta 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1864)
Video: 'Sherman's March: A Civil War Turning Point | The Conquerors (S1, E8) | Full Episode' (Nov. 15, 1864, at 1:30)
(Tuesday, November 15, 1864; during American Civil War) — After destroying Atlanta’s warehouses and railroad facilities, Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman began their “March to the Sea” today with the goal of crippling the region’s military and economic resources. Continue reading Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman begin ‘March to the Sea’ from Atlanta 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1864)
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‘Have I the Right?’ by The Honeycombs peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1964)
(Saturday, November 14, 1964) — “Have I the Right?” by The Honeycombs peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Have I the Right?’ by The Honeycombs peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1964)
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‘Wendy’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #44 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1964)
(Saturday, November 14, 1964) — “Wendy” by The Beach Boys peaked at #44 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Wendy’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #44 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1964)
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The Beatles tape performances for ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles | "Thank Your Lucky Stars" ITV-UK Special | 1964'
(Saturday, November 14, 1964, 1:00-5:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles rehearsed and recorded their seventh contribution to the television show Thank Your Lucky Stars this afternoon at Teddington Studio Centre in Teddington, miming to four songs. Continue reading The Beatles tape performances for ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1964)
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‘I Need You Now’ by Eddie Fisher peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1954)
(Saturday, November 13, 1954) — “I Need You Now” by Eddie Fisher with Hugo Winterhalter and his Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for three consecutive weeks (Nov. 13/20/27, 1954). Continue reading ‘I Need You Now’ by Eddie Fisher peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1954)
