Video: 'Wings Scotland interview 1979'
(Tuesday, December 18, 1979; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — One day after wrapping up a 19-date concert tour of the United Kingdom, former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings were interviewed today at Scottish Television Studios in Glasgow for today’s edition of Scotland Today. Continue reading McCartney & Wings interviewed in Glasgow 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1979)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live In Glasgow, 12/17/79'
(Monday, December 17, 1979, 7:30 p.m. GMT; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the second of two shows tonight at The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland, the final date of the group’s 19-date tour of the United Kingdom to promote their recent album, Back to the Egg. Continue reading McCartney & Wings perform again at The Apollo in Glasgow 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1979)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At Apollo Theatre, Glasgow, UK (Sunday 16th December 1979)'
(Sunday, December 16, 1979, 7:30 p.m. GMT; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed tonight at The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland, the 18th of the group’s 19-date tour of the United Kingdom to promote their recent album, Back to the Egg. Continue reading McCartney & Wings perform at The Apollo in Glasgow 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1979)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live In Edinburgh, 12/15/79'
(Saturday, December 15, 1979, 7:30 p.m. GMT; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed tonight at Odeon Cinema in Edinburgh, Scotland, on the 17th stop of the group’s 19-date tour of the United Kingdom to promote their recent album, Back to the Egg. Continue reading McCartney & Wings perform at Odeon Cinema in Edinburgh 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1979)
(Saturday, December 15, 1979) — “Take the Long Way Home” by Supertramp peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Take the Long Way Home’ by Supertramp peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1979)
(Saturday, December 15, 1979) — “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles peaked at #40 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’ by The Buggles peaks at #40 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1979)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live At Wembley Stadium, 12/09/79'
(Sunday, December 9, 1979, 8:00 p.m. GMT; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the third of four shows tonight at Wembley Arena in London, the 13th of 19 dates of the group’s tour of the United Kingdom to promote their recent album, Back to the Egg. Continue reading McCartney & Wings perform again at Wembley Arena in London 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1979)
(Saturday, December 8, 1979) — “Babe” by Styx peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Dec. 8/15, 1979). Continue reading ‘Babe’ by Styx peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1979)
(Friday, December 7, 1979; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney said tonight he is “talking about” a Christmas week concert with other rock superstars to benefit starving people in Cambodia (click here to watch video of tonight’s announcement). Continue reading Paul McCartney announces benefit for starving people in Cambodia 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1979)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live At Wembley Stadium, 12/07/79'
(Friday, December 7, 1979, 8:00 p.m. GMT; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the first of four shows tonight at Wembley Arena in London, the 11th of 19 dates of the group’s tour of the United Kingdom to promote their recent album, Back to the Egg. Continue reading McCartney & Wings perform at Wembley Arena in London 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1979)
