Category Archives: 1970s

U.S. President Gerald Ford escapes assassination attempt 50 years ago this hour (Sep 5 1975)


Video: 'Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme aims gun at President Ford'

(Friday, September 5, 1975, 10:04 a.m. PDT) — U.S. President Gerald R. Ford escaped an attempt on his life today in Sacramento, California, by Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, a follower of Charles Manson (who was serving a life sentence for organizing the 1969 Tate-La Bianca murders). Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford escapes assassination attempt 50 years ago this hour (Sep 5 1975)

Paul McCartney and Wings release ‘Letting Go’/’You Gave Me the Answer’ single 50 years ago today (Sep 4 1975)


Video: 'Letting Go (Remastered 2014 / Single Edit)'

(Thursday, September 4, 1975) — The single “Letting Go“/”You Gave Me the Answer” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his English-American band Wings was released today in the UK (Sep. 29, 1975 in the U.S.), the second single from the group’s album Venus and Mars. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings release ‘Letting Go’/’You Gave Me the Answer’ single 50 years ago today (Sep 4 1975)

‘Get Down Tonight’ by KC and the Sunshine Band peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 30 1975)

(Saturday, August 30, 1975) — “Get Down Tonight” by KC and the Sunshine Band peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Get Down Tonight’ by KC and the Sunshine Band peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 30 1975)

Paul McCartney & Wings record early version of ‘Beware My Love’ 50 years ago today (Aug 28 1975)


Video: 'Beware My Love (John Bonham Version / 2014 Remaster)'

(Thursday, August 28, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock band Wings recorded an early version of “Beware My Love” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings record early version of ‘Beware My Love’ 50 years ago today (Aug 28 1975)

‘Born to Run’ studio album by Bruce Springsteen released 50 years ago today (Aug 25 1975)


Video: 'Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run (1975 - Full Album)' (8 clips)

(Tuesday, August 25, 1975)Born to Run, the third studio album by the American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen, was released today on Columbia Records. Continue reading ‘Born to Run’ studio album by Bruce Springsteen released 50 years ago today (Aug 25 1975)

‘Fallin’ in Love’ by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 23 1975)

(Saturday, August 23, 1975) — “Fallin’ in Love” by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Fallin’ in Love’ by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 23 1975)

‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’ by War peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 23 1975)

(Saturday, August 23, 1975) — “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” by War peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’ by War peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 23 1975)

‘Two Fine People’ by Cat Stevens peaks at #33 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 23 1975)

(Saturday, August 23, 1975) — “Two Fine People” by Cat Stevens peaked at #33 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Two Fine People’ by Cat Stevens peaks at #33 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 23 1975)

‘Someone Saved My Life Tonight’ by Elton John peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 16 1975)

(Saturday, August 16, 1975) — “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” by Elton John peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Someone Saved My Life Tonight’ by Elton John peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 16 1975)