Video: 'Tutti Frutti'
(Wednesday, September 14, 1955) — “Little Richard” Penniman recorded “Tutti Frutti” today at Cosimo Matassa’s J & M Studio in New Orleans for Specialty Records. Continue reading Little Record records ‘Tutti Frutti’ in New Orleans 70 years ago today (Sep 14 1955)
(Wednesday, September 13, 1995, 8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Drew Carey Show, a sitcom about the the retail office and home life of “everyman” Drew Carey, a fictionalized version of the actor, premiered tonight on ABC-TV.
(Saturday, September 13, 1975) — “At Seventeen” by Janis Ian peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘At Seventeen’ by Janis Ian peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 13 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Yesterday Live In Birmingham, England - Treffpunkte (Excerpt) - 12 Nov. 1975'
(Saturday, September 13, 1975, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) performed the fifth of 65 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour at Birmingham Hippodrome in Birmingham, England. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Birmingham Hippodrome in Birmingham, England 50 years ago this hour (Sep 13 1975)
(Saturday, September 13, 1975) — “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)” by Johnny Wakelin & The Kinshasa Band peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)’ by Johnny Wakelin & The Kinshasa Band peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 13 1975)
(Saturday, September 13, 1975) — “Por Amor Viviremos” by the Captain & Tennille, a Spanish language version of the duo’s smash hit “Love Will Keep Us Together,” peaked at #49 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'Yesterday (2023 Mix)'
(Monday, September 13, 1965) — “Yesterday“/”Act Naturally” by The Beatles was released today as a single only in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Yesterday’/’Act Naturally’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 13 1965)
Video: 'THE BEATLES | LIVE: The Ed Sullivan Show (Complete Performance) Aired 9.12.1965'
(Sunday, September 12, 1965, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles headlined the 18th season premiere of The Ed Sullivan Show tonight with a six-song set taped Aug. 14, 1965, inside CBS Studio 50 at 1697–1699 Broadway, between 53rd and 54th streets, in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York. Continue reading The Beatles’ final exclusive performance for ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ airs 60 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1965)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Interview In Manchester - Granada Reports - 15 September 1975'
(Friday, September 12, 1975, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) performed the fourth of 65 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour at Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England 50 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1975)
Video: 'You'
(Friday, September 12, 1975) — The single “You“/”World of Stone” by ex-Beatle George Harrison was released today in the UK (Sep. 15, 1975 in the U.S.), the first single from his forthcoming album Extra Texture (Read All About It). Continue reading George Harrison releases ‘You’/’World of Stone’ single 50 years ago today (Sep 12 1975)
