Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - London Town [High Quality]'
(Friday, August 11, 1978) — The single “London Town”/“I’m Carrying” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings was released today in the UK (Aug. 21, 1978, in the U.S.), the third of three singles from the group’s album London Town. Continue reading ‘London Town’/’I’m Carrying’ by Wings released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1978)
(Saturday, August 5, 1978) — “Miss You” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Miss You’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1978)
(Saturday, August 5, 1978) — “I’ve Had Enough” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band) Wings, , the second single from their album London Town, peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’ve Had Enough’ by Wings peaks at #25 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1978)
(Saturday, August 5, 1978) — “Can We Still Be Friends” by Todd Rundgren peaked at #29 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Can We Still Be Friends’ by Todd Rundgren peaks at #29 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1978)
Video: 'Interiors' trailer
(Wednesday, August 2, 1978, scheduled at 11:30 a.m. EDT) — Interiors, a drama film about three sisters who fight to adjust to their parents’ divorce and their father’s re-marriage, opened today at The Baronet theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘Interiors’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1978)
(Saturday, July 29, 1978) — “Runaway” by Jefferson Starship peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Runaway’ by Jefferson Starship peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1978)
(Saturday, July 29, 1978) — “FM (No Static at All)” by Steely Dan peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘FM (No Static at All)’ by Steely Dan peaks at #22 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1978)
Video: 'Animal House' trailer
(Thursday, July 27, 1978) — Animal House, an American comedy film about a college fraternity made up of misfits who make life miserable for the school’s conservative dean, premiered tonight in New York City. Continue reading ‘Animal House’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1978)
Video: 'Arrow Through Me'
(Thursday, July 27, 1978) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings completed the first round of recording sessions for the group’s next studio album Back To The Egg today at Spirit of Ranachan Studios on the McCartneys’ Campbeltown farm in Scotland — having taped and added overdubs to “Arrow Through Me”, “Again and Again and Again”, “To You”, “Winter Rose”, “Old Siam, Sir” and “Spin It On” since June 29, 1978. Continue reading Wings conclude first ‘Back To The Egg’ sessions 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1978)
Video: 'Spin It On'
(Sunday, July 23, 1978) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings recorded “Spin It On” today at Spirit of Ranachan Studios on the McCartneys’ Campbeltown farm in Scotland for release in June 1979 on the band’s next studio album Back To The Egg. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings records ‘Spin It On’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 23 1978)
