Video: 'Two Of Us (Anthology 3 Version)'
(Friday, January 24, 1969, morning to 7:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles gathered today at Apple Studios in London for the thirteenth day of rehearsals for the Get Back/Let It Be sessions, intended to form the basis for both a television documentary and a new album. Continue reading The Beatles begin thirteenth day of ‘Get Back/Let It Be sessions’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 24 1969)
(Saturday, January 23, 1999) — “Save Tonight” by Eagle-Eye Cherry peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Save Tonight’ by Eagle-Eye Cherry peaks at #5 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1999)
(Saturday, January 23, 1999) — “Hands” by Jewel peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hands’ by Jewel peaks at #6 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1999)
Video: 'BEATLES -1969- Let it be (35mm 16:9 stereo)' (Jan. 23, 1969, at 22:58-23:45, visual only)
(Thursday, January 23, 1969) — The Beatles gathered today at Apple Studios in London for the twelfth day of rehearsals for the Get Back/Let It Be sessions, intended to form the basis for both a television documentary and a new album. Continue reading The Beatles begin twelfth day of ‘Get Back/Let It Be sessions’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1969)
(Saturday, January 22, 1949) — “A Little Bird Told Me” by Evelyn Knight and The Stardusters peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for seven consecutive weeks (Jan. 22/29, Feb. 5/12/19/26, Mar. 5, 1949). Continue reading ‘A Little Bird Told Me’ by Evelyn Knight peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 22 1949)
Video: 'Dig A Pony (Anthology 3 Version)'
(Wednesday, January 22, 1969) — Billy Preston joined The Beatles today on the band’s 11th day of the Get Back/Let It Be sessions at the group’s Apple Studios in London. Continue reading Billy Preston joins The Beatles for ‘Get Back/Let It Be sessions’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 22 1969)
(Saturday, January 21, 1989) — “Two Hearts” by Phil Collins peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Jan. 14/21, 1989). Continue reading ‘Two Hearts’ by Phil Collins peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1989)
(Saturday, January 21, 1939) — “Jeepers Creepers” by Al Donahue and his Orchestra (vocal chorus by Paula Kelly) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for five non-consecutive weeks (Jan. 21, Feb. 4/11/18/25, 1939). Continue reading ‘Jeepers Creepers’ by Al Donahue peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1939)
Video: 'She Came In Through The Bathroom Window (Anthology 3 Version)'
(Tuesday, January 21, 1969, morning-7:30 p.m. BST) — Following a week’s break, The Beatles resumed work the Get Back/Let It Be sessions today with the film crew present. Continue reading The Beatles resume ‘Get Back/Let It Be sessions’ at Apple Studios 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1969)
(Saturday, January 20, 1979) — “Ooh Baby Baby” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ooh Baby Baby’ by Linda Ronstadt peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1979)
