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Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr perform at ‘Concert for George’ at Royal Albert Hall in London 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 2002)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s, The Beatles 2000s


Video: 'CONCERT FOR GEORGE 2002 London (Section 1/3) - The Indian Sitar Part'

(Friday, November 29, 2002, 7:30 p.m. GMT) — The Concert for George a memorial to former Beatle George Harrison on the first anniversary of his death, was held tonight at the Royal Albert Hall in London, featuring performances by the surviving members of the Beatles (Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr). Continue reading Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr perform at ‘Concert for George’ at Royal Albert Hall in London 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 2002) →

‘Why Don’t You Believe Me?’ by Joni James peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1952)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, November 29, 1952) — “Why Don’t You Believe Me?” by Joni James (Orchesta conducted by Lee Douglas) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of four consecutive weeks (Nov. 29, Dec. 6/13/20, 1952; tied with It’s in the Book (Parts 1 & 2) by Johnny Standley on Nov. 29). Continue reading ‘Why Don’t You Believe Me?’ by Joni James peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1952) →

‘I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus’ by Jimmy Boyd debuts at #13 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1952)

1950s, Christmas, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, November 29, 1952) — “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by Jimmy Boyd debuted at #13 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart. Continue reading ‘I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus’ by Jimmy Boyd debuts at #13 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1952) →

492 people killed as fire engulfs Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1942)

1940s


Video: 'The Cocoanut Grove Disaster | A Short Documentary | Fascinating Horror'

(Saturday, November 28, 1942, 10:15 p.m. EST; during the Cocoanut Grove fire) — Fire engulfed the Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston tonight, killing 492 people in the deadliest nightclub blaze ever. Most victims suffocated or were trampled to death. Continue reading 492 people killed as fire engulfs Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1942) →

‘I Will Always Love You’ by Whitney Houston peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1992)

1990s, movies 1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, November 28, 1992) — “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for 14 weeks (Nov. 28. Dec. 5/12/19/26, 1992, Jan. 2/9/16/23/30, Feb. 6/13/20/27, 1993), which at the time was a record. Continue reading ‘I Will Always Love You’ by Whitney Houston peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1992) →

‘Truly’ by Lionel Richie peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, November 27, 1982) — “Truly” by Lionel Richie peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 1982). Continue reading ‘Truly’ by Lionel Richie peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1982) →

‘Gloria’ by Laura Branigan peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, November 27, 1982) — “Gloria” by Laura Branigan peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Gloria’ by Laura Branigan peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1982) →

‘I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)’ by Donald Fagen peaks at #26 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, November 27, 1982) — “I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)” by Donald Fagen peaked at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)’ by Donald Fagen peaks at #26 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1982) →

Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Jazz Street’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1972)

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


Video: 'Jazz Street'

(Monday, November 27, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, today recorded “Jazz Street” at AIR Studios in London during sessions for the album Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Jazz Street’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1972) →

The Beatles record second single ‘Please Please Me’/’Ask Me Why’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Please Please Me (Mono Version / Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, November 26, 1962, 7:00-9:45 p.m. GMT) — Fresh off the moderate success of their first single “Love Me Do“/”P.S. I Love You,” the British rock music band The Beatles recorded their second single, “Please Please Me” and “Ask Me Why” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London for release on Jan. 11, 1963. Continue reading The Beatles record second single ‘Please Please Me’/’Ask Me Why’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1962) →