(Saturday, February 28, 1976) — “Grow Some Funk of Your Own” by Elton John peaks at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
Category Archives: 1970s
Wings complete recording of ‘Speed of Sound’ studio album in London 50 years ago this hour (Feb 25 1976)
Video: 'Silly Love Songs (Demo / 2014 Remaster)'
(Wednesday, February 25, 1976, 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. GMT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock band Wings completed recording sessions for the group’s fifth studio album Wings at the Speed of Sound today at Abbey Road Studios, Studio Two in London adding brass and wind overdubs to five tracks. Continue reading Wings complete recording of ‘Speed of Sound’ studio album in London 50 years ago this hour (Feb 25 1976)
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‘The Interview’ episode airs on ‘M*A*S*H’ 50 years ago this hour (Feb 24 1976)
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(Tuesday, February 24, 1976, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — War correspondent Clete Roberts interviews the members of the 4077 on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV sitcom television series M*A*S*H. Continue reading ‘The Interview’ episode airs on ‘M*A*S*H’ 50 years ago this hour (Feb 24 1976)
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Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford winners in New Hampshire primary 50 years ago this hour (Feb 24 1976)
Video: 'NH Primary Vault: Jimmy Carter's stunning NH Primary win in 1976'
(Tuesday, February 24, 1976, polls closed at 8:00 p.m. EST) — Former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter, a little-known Washington outsider, won the New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary today, defeating Arizona Rep. Mo Udall 28.57% to 22.87% in the Democratic race. Continue reading Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford winners in New Hampshire primary 50 years ago this hour (Feb 24 1976)
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Eagles’ ‘Greatest Hits’ becomes first album certified platinum in U.S. 50 years ago today (Feb 24 1976)
Video: 'Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975' (10 clips)
(Tuesday, February 24, 1976) — The Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) album became the first album in the U.S. to be certified platinum, for at least one million copies sold. Continue reading Eagles’ ‘Greatest Hits’ becomes first album certified platinum in U.S. 50 years ago today (Feb 24 1976)
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Florence Ballard, original member of The Supremes, dies 50 years ago this hour (Feb 22 1976)
Video: 'The life story of Florence Ballard (unsung)??(My Grandmother)'
(Sunday, February 22, 1976, 10:05 a.m. EST) — Florence Ballard, who attained stardom as one of the original members of The Supremes singing trio but spent the last few years living on welfare, died today at Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital in Detroit of cardiac arrest. She was 32 years old. Continue reading Florence Ballard, original member of The Supremes, dies 50 years ago this hour (Feb 22 1976)
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‘Breaking Up Is Hard to Do’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 21 1976)
(Saturday, February 21, 1976) — “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do“by Neil Sedaka (a new slow version of his 1962 #1 hit) peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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Wings complete recording of ‘Beware My Love’ and ‘Must Do Something About It’ 50 years ago today (Feb 19 1976)
Video: 'Beware My Love (2014 Remaster)'
(Thursday, February 19, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock band Wings completed “Beware My Love” and “Must Do Something About It” today as McCartney recorded the harmonium heard on the intros of the two tracks at his London home at 7 Cavendish Avenue. Continue reading Wings complete recording of ‘Beware My Love’ and ‘Must Do Something About It’ 50 years ago today (Feb 19 1976)
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U.S. President Gerald Ford revokes wartime order behind Japanese-American internment 50 years ago this hour (Feb 19 1976)
(Thursday, February 19, 1976, 11:54-11:59 a.m. EST) — U.S. President Gerald Ford President Ford today formally revoked a World War II–era executive order that authorized the internment of Japanese Americans, calling the action a necessary step toward acknowledging a grave injustice in the nation’s history. Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford revokes wartime order behind Japanese-American internment 50 years ago this hour (Feb 19 1976)
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Eagles release ‘Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975)’ album 50 years ago today (Feb 17 1976)
Video: 'Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975' (10 clips)
(Tuesday, February 17, 1976) — Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975), the first compilation album by the Eagles and the second highest-certified album by the Recording Industry Association of America at 29x platinum, behind Michael Jackson’s Thriller, was released today.
