Video: 'The greatest songwriting theft of all time'
(Tuesday, September 7, 1976) — Former Beatle George Harrison was found liable today for copyright infringement after a federal judge ruled that the musician “subconsciously plagiarized” the 1963 hit “He’s So Fine” when composing his chart-topping solo single, “My Sweet Lord.” Continue reading George Harrison found liable of ‘subconsciously’ plagiarizing ‘My Sweet Lord’ 50 years ago today (Sep 7 1976)
(Saturday, September 4, 1976) — “You Should Be Dancing” by the Bee Gees peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Should Be Dancing’ by Bee Gees peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 4 1976)
(Saturday, September 4, 1976) — “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine” by Lou Rawls peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine’ by Lou Rawls peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 4 1976)
(Saturday, August 28, 1976) — “This Masquerade” by George Benson peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘This Masquerade’ by George Benson peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 28 1976)
(Saturday, August 28, 1976) — “Baby, I Love Your Way” by Peter Frampton peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Baby, I Love Your Way’ by Peter Frampton peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 28 1976)
Video: '1976 Republican Presidential Convention Acceptance Speech in Kansas City August 19, 1976'
(Thursday, August 19, 1976, 10:40-11:18 p.m. CDT) — President Gerald R. Ford of Michigan accepted the Republican nomination for President tonight at the 1976 Republican National Convention meeting at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. Continue reading President Gerald Ford accepts Republican nomination for second term 50 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1976)
(Saturday, August 14, 1976) — “Let ‘Em In” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and) Wings peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Let ‘Em In’ by Wings peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 14 1976)
(Saturday, August 14, 1976) — “Rock and Roll Music” by The Beach Boys peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rock and Roll Music’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 14 1976)
(Saturday, August 14, 1976) — “Turn the Beat Around” by Vicki Sue Robinson peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Turn the Beat Around’ by Vicki Sue Robinson peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 14 1976)
