(Saturday, September 13, 1975) — “At Seventeen” by Janis Ian peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘At Seventeen’ by Janis Ian peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 13 1975)
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Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Birmingham Hippodrome in Birmingham, England 50 years ago this hour (Sep 13 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Yesterday Live In Birmingham, England - Treffpunkte (Excerpt) - 12 Nov. 1975'
(Saturday, September 13, 1975, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) performed the fifth of 65 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour at Birmingham Hippodrome in Birmingham, England. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Birmingham Hippodrome in Birmingham, England 50 years ago this hour (Sep 13 1975)
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‘Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)’ by Johnny Wakelin & The Kinshasa Band peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 13 1975)
(Saturday, September 13, 1975) — “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)” by Johnny Wakelin & The Kinshasa Band peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)’ by Johnny Wakelin & The Kinshasa Band peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 13 1975)
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‘Por Amor Viviremos’ by Captain & Tennille peaks at #49 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 13 1975)
(Saturday, September 13, 1975) — “Por Amor Viviremos” by the Captain & Tennille, a Spanish language version of the duo’s smash hit “Love Will Keep Us Together,” peaked at #49 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England 50 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Interview In Manchester - Granada Reports - 15 September 1975'
(Friday, September 12, 1975, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) performed the fourth of 65 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour at Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England 50 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1975)
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George Harrison releases ‘You’/’World of Stone’ single 50 years ago today (Sep 12 1975)
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(Friday, September 12, 1975) — The single “You“/”World of Stone” by ex-Beatle George Harrison was released today in the UK (Sep. 15, 1975 in the U.S.), the first single from his forthcoming album Extra Texture (Read All About It). Continue reading George Harrison releases ‘You’/’World of Stone’ single 50 years ago today (Sep 12 1975)
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Paul McCartney and Wings perform in Cardiff, Wales 50 years ago tonight (Sep 11 1975)
Video: 'Wings 1975 Cardiff Capitol Theatre Interview'
(Thursday, September 11, 1975, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) performed the third of 66 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour at the Capitol Theatre in Cardiff Wales.
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Paul McCartney and Wings perform in Bristol, England 50 years ago tonight (Sep 10 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Bristol (September 10th, 1975)'
(Wednesday, September 10, 1975, evening British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) performed the second of 65 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour at the Bristol Hippodrome in Bristol, England.
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‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ sitcom television series debuts on ABC 50 years ago this hour (Sep 9 1975)
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(Tuesday, September 9, 1975, 8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Welcome Back, Kotter, a sitcom television series about a wisecracking teacher who returns to his alma mater in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City, to teach an eclectic crew of remedial loafers, starring Gabe Kaplan and featuring a young John Travolta, premiered tonight on ABC-TV. Continue reading ‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ sitcom television series debuts on ABC 50 years ago this hour (Sep 9 1975)
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Paul McCartney launches massive Wings Over the World tour in Southampton, England 50 years ago tonight (Sep 9 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Boarding Wings Tour Bus - Cavendish Ave, London (MPL Footage) - 9 September 1975'
(Tuesday, September 9, 1975, evening British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a 4-piece horn section led by Howie Casey) began a world tour tonight at the Gaumont theatre in Southampton, England. Continue reading Paul McCartney launches massive Wings Over the World tour in Southampton, England 50 years ago tonight (Sep 9 1975)
