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‘Love Comes to Everyone’/’Soft-Hearted Hana’ single by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1979)

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


Video: 'Love Comes To Everyone (Remastered 2004)'

(Friday, April 27, 1979) — “Love Comes to Everyone”/“Soft-Hearted Hana” by ex-Beatle George Harrison was released today in the UK (May 9, 1979, in the U.S. with “Soft Touch” on the B-side) as the second single from his studio album George Harrison, released in the U.S. Feb. 14, 1979 (Feb. 23, 1979 in the UK). Continue reading ‘Love Comes to Everyone’/’Soft-Hearted Hana’ single by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1979) →

Lennon, Ono complete recording ‘Wedding Album’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1969)

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


Video: 'Cambridge 1969'

(Sunday, April 27, 1969, 3:00-6:00 p.m. BST) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, completed recording Wedding Album today at EMI Studio 3 in London as they re-recorded the heartbeats for “John & Yoko.” Continue reading Lennon, Ono complete recording ‘Wedding Album’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1969) →

‘(Now and Then There’s) A Fool Such as I’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1959)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Monday, April 27, 1959) — “(Now and Then There’s) A Fool Such as I” by Elvis Presley peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘(Now and Then There’s) A Fool Such as I’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1959) →

‘That’s My Little Suzie’ by Ritchie Valens peaks at #55 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1959)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Monday, April 27, 1959) — “That’s My Little Suzie” by Ritchie Valens, who was killed in a plane crash on Feb. 3, 1959, “The Day The Music Died,” at age 17 near Clear Lake, Iowa, along with Buddy Holly and J. P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, peaked at #55 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘That’s My Little Suzie’ by Ritchie Valens peaks at #55 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1959) →

‘Listen to the Band’/’Someday Man’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'Listen to the Band'

(Saturday, April 26, 1969) — “Listen to the Band”/“Someday Man” by The Monkees, the first single from the band’s forthcoming album The Monkees Present, was released today. Continue reading ‘Listen to the Band’/’Someday Man’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1969) →

The Beatles record early versions of ‘Oh! Darling,’ ‘Octopus’s Garden’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1969)

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


Video: 'Octopus's Garden (Anthology 3 Version)' (take 2 with dialogue from take 8)

(Saturday, April 26, 1969, 4:30 p.m.-4:15 a.m. BST; during sessions for Abbey Road) — The Beatles began work today on Ringo Starr’s “Octopus’s Garden” at EMI Studio 2 in London, taping 32 takes of the basic rhythm track. Continue reading The Beatles record early versions of ‘Oh! Darling,’ ‘Octopus’s Garden’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1969) →

The Monkees perform on ‘The Joey Bishop Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 24 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'The Monkees- Live At The Joey Bishop Show 1969 (Full Performance)'

(Thursday, April 24, 1969, 11:30 p.m.-1:05 a.m. EST) — The Monkees performed “I’m a Believer,” “Someday Man” and “Listen to the Band,” back by Sam & The Goodtimers on tonight’s The Joey Bishop Show on ABC-TV. Continue reading The Monkees perform on ‘The Joey Bishop Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 24 1969) →

The Beatles promotional film for ‘Get Back’ premieres 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 24 1969)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - Get Back (Promo Video, 1969) [2015 Remastered]'

(Thursday, April 24, 1969, 7:30-8:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles’ promotional video for their new single “Get Back” premiered tonight on the BBC1’s Top Of The Pops in black & white. Continue reading The Beatles promotional film for ‘Get Back’ premieres 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 24 1969) →

‘Like a Prayer’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1989)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, April 22, 1989) — “Like a Prayer” by Madonna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Apr. 22/29, May 6, 1989). Continue reading ‘Like a Prayer’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1989) →

‘Heaven Can Wait’ by Glen Gray peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1939)

1930s, Popular Music 1930s

(Saturday, April 22, 1939) — “Heaven Can Wait” by Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra (vocal chorus by Clyde Burke) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for two consecutive weeks (Apr. 22/29, 1939). Continue reading ‘Heaven Can Wait’ by Glen Gray peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1939) →