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‘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) →

‘Life Is a Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me)’ by Reunion peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(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) →

‘Only You (And You Alone)’ by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuts at #63 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)

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

(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) →

Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr releases ‘Goodnight Vienna’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1974)

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


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) →

Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman begin ‘March to the Sea’ from Atlanta 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1864)

1860s, American Civil War


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) →