(Saturday, October 28, 1972) — “From the Beginning” by Emerson, Lake & Palmer peaked at #39 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘From the Beginning’ by Emerson, Lake & Palmer peaks at #39 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1972)
Category Archives: 1970s
Ringo Starr begins shooting his scenes for ‘That’ll Be The Day’ feature film on Isle of Wight 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1972)
Video: 'That'll Be The Day'
(Monday, October 23, 1972) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, having traveled to a Butlins holiday camp on the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England, began filming his scenes today for the Goodtimes Enterprises’ production of That’ll Be The Day, a British coming-of-age drama feature film directed by Claude Whatham. Continue reading Ringo Starr begins shooting his scenes for ‘That’ll Be The Day’ feature film on Isle of Wight 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1972)
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‘My Ding-a-Ling’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1972)
(Saturday, October 21, 1972) — “My Ding-a-Ling” by Chuck Berry peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘My Ding-a-Ling’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1972)
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‘Popcorn’ by Hot Butter peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1972)
(Saturday, October 21, 1972) — “Popcorn” by Hot Butter peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Popcorn’ by Hot Butter peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1972)
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‘The Mosquito’ by The Doors peaks at #85 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1972)
(Saturday, October 21, 1972) — “The Mosquito” by The Doors, the group’s second and final chart single recorded after the July 3, 1971, death of lead singer Jim Morrison, peaked at #85 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Mosquito’ by The Doors peaks at #85 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1972)
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Paul McCartney and Wings complete recording sessions for ‘Live and Let Die’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1972)
Video: 'Live And Let Die (2018 Remaster)'
(Friday, October 20, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, today completed a two-day recording session for “Live and Let Die” at AIR Studios in London, produced as the title song for the next James Bond feature film starring Roger Moore. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings complete recording sessions for ‘Live and Let Die’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1972)
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Paul McCartney and Wings begin recording ‘Live and Let Die’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1972)
Video: 'Live And Let Die (Group Only/Take 10)'
(Thursday, October 19, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, today began recording “Live and Let Die” at AIR Studios in London, produced as the title song for the next James Bond feature film starring Roger Moore. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings begin recording ‘Live and Let Die’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1972)
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‘Ben’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1972)
(Saturday, October 14, 1972) — “Ben” by Michael Jackson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ben’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1972)
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‘Use Me’ by Bill Withers peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1972)
(Saturday, October 14, 1972) — “Use Me” by Bill Withers peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Use Me’ by Bill Withers peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1972)
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‘Everybody Plays the Fool’ by The Main Ingredient peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1972)
(Saturday, October 14, 1972) — “Everybody Plays the Fool” by The Main Ingredient peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Everybody Plays the Fool’ by The Main Ingredient peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1972)
