Video: 'Annie [1977] The original cast performs a medley on the Tony Awards'
(Wednesday, April 21, 1977, 6:15 p.m. EST) — The musical play Annie, based on the “Little Orphan Annie” comic strip, opened tonight on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre in New York, beginning a run of 2,377 performances. Continue reading ‘Annie’ musical play opens on Broadway 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1977)
(Saturday, April 16, 1977) — “Don’t Give Up on Us” by David Soul peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, April 16, 1977) — “The Things We Do for Love” by 10cc peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Things We Do for Love’ by 10cc peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 16 1977)
(Saturday, April 16, 1977) — “The First Cut Is the Deepest” by Rod Stewart peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, April 9, 1977) — “Dancing Queen” by ABBA peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dancing Queen’ by ABBA peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1977)
Video: 'The Beatles- Live at the Star Club 1962' (29 videos)
(Friday, April 8, 1977) — After an unsuccessful attempt by the English rock group The Beatles to block it, “Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962,” a double album featuring live performances by the band recorded in late December 1962 at the Star-Club during their final Hamburg residency, was released today in Germany (June 13, 1977, in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962’ album by The Beatles released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1977)
(Saturday, April 2, 1977) — “Maybe I’m Amazed” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and his group) Wings peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’ by Wings peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1977)
(Saturday, April 2, 1977) — “Carry On Wayward Son” by Kansas peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, April 2, 1977) — “Do Ya” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, April 2, 1977) — “Magical Mystery Tour” by Ambrosia (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #39 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ by Ambrosia peaks at #39 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1977)
