Category Archives: 1970s

‘Go All the Way’ by the Raspberries peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1972)

(Saturday, October 7, 1972) — “Go All the Way” by the Raspberries peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Go All the Way’ by the Raspberries peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1972)

‘For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #53 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1972)

(Saturday, October 7, 1972) — “For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her” by Simon & Garfunkel peaked at #53 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #53 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1972)

Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Power Cut’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1972)


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(Tuesday, October 3, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, today recorded “Power Cut” at EMI Studios, Abbey Road in London, during sessions for the studio album Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Power Cut’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1972)

Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Hands Of Love’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1972)


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(Sunday, October 1, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, today recorded “Hands Of Love” at EMI Studios, Abbey Road in London, during sessions for the studio album Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Hands Of Love’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1972)

Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘One More Kiss’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1972)


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(Saturday, September 30, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, today recorded “One More Kiss” at EMI Studios, Abbey Road in London, during sessions for the studio album Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘One More Kiss’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1972)

‘The Mosquito’ by The Doors debuts at #87 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1972)

(Saturday, Setember 30, 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, debuted at #87 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘The Mosquito’ by The Doors debuts at #87 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1972)

Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Night Out’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1972)


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(Thursday, September 28, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, today recorded “Night Out” at EMI Studios, Abbey Road in London, during sessions for the studio album Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Night Out’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1972)

Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Country Dreamer’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1972)


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(Tuesday, September 26, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, today recorded “Country Dreamer” at EMI Studios, Abbey Road in London, during sessions for the studio album Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Country Dreamer’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1972)

‘Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me’ by Mac Davis peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1972)

(Saturday, September 23, 1972) — “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me” by Mac Davis peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks (Sept. 23/30, Oct. 7, 1972). Continue reading ‘Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me’ by Mac Davis peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1972)

‘Saturday in the Park’ by Chicago peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1972)

(Saturday, September 23, 1972) — “Saturday in the Park” by Chicago peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Saturday in the Park’ by Chicago peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1972)