(Saturday, December 11, 1976) — “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by The Beatles peaked at #49 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (more than six years after the band broke up). Continue reading ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’ by The Beatles peaks at #49 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1976)
Category Archives: 1970s
‘Heart on My Sleeve’ by Gallagher and Lyle peaks at #67 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1976)
(Saturday, December 11, 1976) — “Heart on My Sleeve” by Gallagher and Lyle peaked at #67 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Wings over America’ album released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1976)
Video: 'Wings Over America (Remastered)' (28 videos)
(Friday, December 10, 1976) — The album Wings over America, a triple live album by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings recorded during American leg of the rock group’s acclaimed 1975–76 tour, was released today in the U.S. and UK. Continue reading ‘Wings over America’ album released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1976)
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The Eagles release ‘Hotel California’ album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1976)
Video: 'Hotel California' (9 videos)
(Wednesday, December 8, 1976) — Hotel California , the fifth studio album by the American rock band the Eagles, ranked number 37 on Rolling Stone‘s list of “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time,” was released today. Continue reading The Eagles release ‘Hotel California’ album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1976)
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‘Silver Streak’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1976)
Video: 'Silver Streak' trailer
(Tuesday, December 7, 1976, 7:00 p.m. EST) — Silver Streak, an American comedy-thriller film about a murder on a Los Angeles-to-Chicago train journey, premiered tonight at Loews Tower East in New York City. Continue reading ‘Silver Streak’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1976)
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‘The Rubberband Man’ by The Spinners peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1976)
(Saturday, December 4, 1976) — “The Rubberband Man” by The Spinners peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
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‘Beth’ by Kiss peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1976)
(Saturday, December 4, 1976) — “Beth” by Kiss peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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George Harrison interviewed for ‘Granada Reports’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1976)
Video: 'George Harri?on Interview - Granada TV Centre, Manchester - December 3, 1976'
(Friday, December 3, 1976) — Former Beatle George Harrison, promoting the release of his album Thirty-Three and 1/3, was interviewed for tonight’s edition of ITV’s Granada Reports at Granada TV Centre in Manchester, England. Continue reading George Harrison interviewed for ‘Granada Reports’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1976)
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‘Angels in Chains’ episode airs on ‘Charlie’s Angels’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1976)
Video: 'CharliesAngels S01E05 - Angels in Chains'
(Wednesday, October 20, 1976, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) — The Angels investigate a country prison farm and a nearby small-town sheriff on tonight’s episode of the ABC crime drama television series Charlie’s Angels. Continue reading ‘Angels in Chains’ episode airs on ‘Charlie’s Angels’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1976)
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Ringo Starr films ‘I’ll Still Love You’ promo video in Hamburg 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1976)
Video: 'RINGO STARR - I'LL STILL LOVE YOU'
(Sunday, August 8, 1976) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr filmed a video promo for the song “I’ll Still Love You” today at Schloss Hotel near Tremsbüttel, West Germany, for his forthcoming studio album Ringo’s Rotogravure.
