(Saturday, February 17, 1979) — “Soul Man” by The Blues Brothers peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Soul Man’ by The Blues Brothers peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 17 1979)
Category Archives: 1970s
Billy Joel big winner at Grammy Awards 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 15 1979)
Video: '21st GRAMMY Awards Highlights'
(Thursday, February 15, 1979, 6:00-8:00 p.m. PST) — Billy Joel was the big winner tonight at the 21st Annual Grammy Awards tonight at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, winning both Record and Song of the Year for “Just the Way You Are.” Continue reading Billy Joel big winner at Grammy Awards 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 15 1979)
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‘George Harrison’ LP by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1979)
Video: 'George Harrison' (first 10 videos constitute original album)
(Wednesday, February 14, 1979) — The album George Harrison, the eighth studio album by ex-Beatle George Harrison, was released today in the U.S. (Feb. 23, 1979 in the UK). Continue reading ‘George Harrison’ LP by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1979)
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‘Blow Away’/’Soft-Hearted Hana’ single by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1979)
Video: 'George Harrison - Blow Away [New Master Exp.] [HD Update]'
(Wednesday, February 14, 1979) — “Blow Away”/“Soft-Hearted Hana” by ex-Beatle George Harrison was released today (Feb. 16, 1979, in the UK with “Soft Touch” on the B-side) as the first single from his studio album George Harrison, also released today in the U.S. (Feb. 23, 1979 in the UK). Continue reading ‘Blow Away’/’Soft-Hearted Hana’ single by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1979)
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‘Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1979)
(Saturday, February 10, 1979) — “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” by Rod Stewart peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb 10/17/24, Mar. 3, 1979). Continue reading ‘Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1979)
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‘Every 1’s a Winner’ by Hot Chocolate peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1979)
(Saturday, February 10, 1979) — “Every 1’s a Winner” by Hot Chocolate peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Every 1’s a Winner’ by Hot Chocolate peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1979)
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‘September’ by Earth, Wind & Fire peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1979)
(Saturday, February 10, 1979) — “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘September’ by Earth, Wind & Fire peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1979)
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George Harrison, Michael Jackson appear live together on BBC radio 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1979)
Video: 'Michael Jackson and George Harrison Interview'
(Friday, February 9, 1979, 6:31-8:00 p.m. GMT) — Former Beatle George Harrison appeared live with Michael Jackson tonight on the BBC Radio 1 program Roundtable, hosted by David “Kid” Jensen, where they act as judges on this week’s new single releases. Continue reading George Harrison, Michael Jackson appear live together on BBC radio 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1979)
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George Harrison interviewed for for Argentinian television 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1979)
Video: 'George Harrison and Emerson Fittipaldi entrevista- interview'
(Monday, February 5, 1979) — Former Beatle George Harrison and Brazilian automobile racing driver Emerson Fittipaldi were interviewed today in Guarujá, Brazil, for Argentinian television. Continue reading George Harrison interviewed for for Argentinian television 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1979)
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‘Y.M.C.A.’ by Village People peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1979)
(Saturday, February 3, 1979) — “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Y.M.C.A.’ by Village People peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1979)
