(Saturday, January 23, 1971) — “Knock Three Times” by Dawn peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Jan. 23/30, Feb. 6, 1971).
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‘Your Song’ by Elton John peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1971)
(Saturday, January 23, 1971) — “Your Song” by Elton John peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks.
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Paul McCartney records overdubs onto ‘Little Woman Love’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1971)
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(Thursday, January 21, 1971; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today overdubbed the distinctive standup bass part (performed by Milt Hinton) onto “Little Woman Love” at A&R Studios in New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles.
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’13’ compilation album by The Doors peaks at #25 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 16 1971)
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(Saturday, January 16, 1971) — 13, the first compilation album by the American rock band The Doors, peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week.
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Groundbreaking situation comedy series ‘All in the Family’ premieres on CBS-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 12 1971)
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(Tuesday, January 12, 1971, 9:30-10:00 p.m. EST) — All in the Family, an American sitcom television series about about a working-class white family living in Queens, New York, debuted tonight on CBS.
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Paul McCartney records overdubs onto ‘The Back Seat of My Car’ and ‘Long Haired Lady’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1971)
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(Monday, January 11, 1971; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded overdubs onto “The Back Seat of My Car” and “Long Haired Lady” at A&R Studios in New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles.
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‘Masterpiece Theatre’ drama anthology TV series premieres on PBS 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 10 1971)
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(Sunday, January 10, 1971, 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST) — Masterpiece Theatre (now called Masterpiece), a drama anthology television series produced by WGBH Boston, premiered tonight in the U.S. on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), which began operations only three months ago.
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‘Black Magic Woman’ by Santana peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 9 1971)
(Saturday, January 9, 1971) — “Black Magic Woman” by Santana peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘Silver Moon’ by Michael Nesmith & The First National Band peaks at #42 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 9 1971)
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(Saturday, January 9, 1971) — “Silver Moon” by former Monkee Michael Nesmith peaked at #42 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Mother’ by John Lennon debuts at #87 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 9 1971)
(Saturday, January 9, 1971) — “Mother” by former Beatle John Lennon debuted at #87 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
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