Daily Archives: December 13, 2025

George Harrison tapes ‘Rutland Weekend Television’ appearance 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975)

1970s


Video: 'George Harrison - The Pirate Song (Christmas with Rutland Weekend Television, 1976, Restored)'

(Saturday, December 13, 1975) — Former Beatle George Harrison, as pirate “Bob,” recorded an appearance for a special Boxing Day (Dec. 26, 1975) edition of Rutland Weekend Television today at the BBC Television Centre in London, featuring his exclusive performance of the Harrison/Eric Idle composition “The Pirate Song.” Continue reading George Harrison tapes ‘Rutland Weekend Television’ appearance 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975) →

‘Nights on Broadway’ by Bee Gees peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 13, 1975) — “Nights on Broadway” by the Bee Gees peaks at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Nights on Broadway’ by Bee Gees peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975) →

‘Shaved Fish’ compilation album by ex-Beatle John Lennon peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975)

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Video: 'Shaved Fish - Lennon Plastic Ono Band'

(Saturday, December 13, 1975) — Shaved Fish, the first compilation album by ex-Beatle John Lennon, featuring all of the singles that he had issued up to that point in the United States as a solo artist, with the exception of “Stand by Me,” which had been released earlier that year, peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Shaved Fish’ compilation album by ex-Beatle John Lennon peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975) →

‘Venus and Mars/Rock Show’ by Wings peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975)

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


Video: 'Venus And Mars/Rock Show (2014 Remaster)'

(Saturday, December 13, 1975) — “Venus and Mars”/”Rock Show” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and) Wings, the third single from the group’s album Venus and Mars, peaks at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Venus and Mars/Rock Show’ by Wings peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975) →

Legendary actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke born in West Plains, Missouri 100 years ago today (Dec 13 1925)

1920s


Video: 'Dick Van Dyke Talks Turning 100, Shares Secret to Longevity'

(Sunday, December 13, 1925) — Actor, comedian, singer, dancer and writer Dick Van Dyke was born Richard Wayne Van Dyke today in West Plains, Missouri. Continue reading Legendary actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke born in West Plains, Missouri 100 years ago today (Dec 13 1925) →