(Saturday, November 21, 1964) — “Amen” by The Impressions debuted at #96 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Amen’ by The Impressions debuts at #96 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 21 1964)
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Paul McCartney & Wings performs on ‘Top Of The Pops’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1974)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Junior's Farm (Top Of The Pops, 21st November, 1974, Remastered)'
(Wednesday, November 20, 1974) — Paul McCartney and Wings recorded their fourth studio appearance on Top Of The Pops today, videotaping a pre-recorded backing with live vocal performance of the band’s new single, “Junior’s Farm,” for inclusion in tomorrow night’s show in Studio 8, at the BBC TV Centre in Wood Lane in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings performs on ‘Top Of The Pops’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1974)
John Lennon films appearance for ‘Not Only…But Also…’ premiere 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1964)
Video: 'John Lennon on "Not Only...But Also"' (Nov. 20, 1964 at 0:32-2:58)
(Friday, November 20, 1964, early morning GMT) — John Lennon of The Beatles filmed part of a sequence today for a Nov. 29, 1964, appearance on the BBC2’s premiere episode of Dudley Moore’s sketch/variety series Not Only…But Also…. Continue reading John Lennon films appearance for ‘Not Only…But Also…’ premiere 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1964)
‘Turn the Beat Around’ by Gloria Estefan peaks at #13 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 19 1994)
(Saturday, November 19, 1994) — “Turn the Beat Around” by Gloria Estefan peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Turn the Beat Around’ by Gloria Estefan peaks at #13 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 19 1994)
Paul McCartney joins Rod Stewart on stage in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1974)
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)
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)
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)
(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)
‘Purple Rain’ by Prince and The Revolution peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1984)
(Saturday, November 17, 1984) — “Purple Rain” by Prince and The Revolution peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Purple Rain’ by Prince and The Revolution peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1984)
‘The War Song’ by Culture Club peaks at #17 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1984)
(Saturday, November 17, 1984) — “The War Song” by Culture Club at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The War Song’ by Culture Club peaks at #17 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1984)