(Saturday, May 7, 1977) — “Can’t Stop Dancin'” by Captain & Tennille peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
Category Archives: 1970s
Nixon tells Frost he ‘let the American people down’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1977)
Video: 'David Frost extracts apology from Richard Nixon in famed interview'
(Wednesday, May 4, 1977, 7:30-9:00 p.m. EDT) — In the first of a four-part series of exclusive interviews by David Frost, former President Richard M. Nixon said tonight that he had “let the American people down” by lying, disregarding his constitutional oath and abetting the Watergate cover-up while in the White House (click here to watch an extended video from the interviews). Continue reading Nixon tells Frost he ‘let the American people down’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1977)
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‘The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl’ album released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1977)
Video: 'The Beatles - Boys (Live / From "Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years")'
(Wednesday, May 4, 1977) — “The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl,” a live album by The Beatles featuring songs compiled from two performances at the Hollywood Bowl in August 1964 and August 1965, was released today in the U.S. (May 6, 1977, in the UK). Continue reading ‘The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl’ album released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1977)
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’60 Minutes’ previews Frost’s interview with Nixon 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 1 1977)
Video: 'Frost/Nixon'
(Sunday, May 1, 1977, 7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT) — David Frost promoted his upcoming television interviews with President Richard Nixon tonight on the CBS News magazine program 60 Minutes, speaking with Mike Wallace about what viewers could expect and what the former president hoped to gain. Continue reading ’60 Minutes’ previews Frost’s interview with Nixon 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 1 1977)
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‘Southern Nights’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1977)
(Saturday, April 30, 1977) — “Southern Nights” by Glen Campbell peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Southern Nights’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1977)
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‘I’ve Got Love on My Mind’ by Natalie Cole peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1977)
(Saturday, April 30, 1977) — “I’ve Got Love on My Mind” by Natalie Cole peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘So Into You’ by Atlanta Rhythm Section peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1977)
(Saturday, April 30, 1977) — “So Into You” by Atlanta Rhythm Section peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
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‘Theme from Charlie’s Angels’ by Henry Mancini peaks at #45 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1977)
(Saturday, April 30, 1977) — “Theme from Charlie’s Angels” by Henry Mancini and His Orchestra peaked at #45 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft’ by Klaatu peaks at #62 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1977)
(Saturday, April 30, 1977) — “Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft” by Klaatu peaked at #62 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Thrillington’ album by Percy ‘Thrills’ Thrillington released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1977)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Thrillington' (11 videos)
(Friday, April 29, 1977) — The album Thrillington, an album produced by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, under the pseudonym of Percy “Thrills” Thrillington, featuring instrumental cover versions of his 1971 album, Ram, was released today in the UK (May 17, 1977 in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Thrillington’ album by Percy ‘Thrills’ Thrillington released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1977)
