(Saturday, December 8, 1973) — “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” by Elton John peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ by Elton John peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1973)
Category Archives: 1970s
‘Just You ‘n’ Me’ by Chicago peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1973)
(Saturday, December 8, 1973) — “Just You ‘n’ Me” by Chicago peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Just You ‘n’ Me’ by Chicago peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1973)
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‘Mind Games’ studio album by John Lennon peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1973)
Video: 'John Lennon - Mind Games (Full Album)' (12 clips)
(Saturday, December 8, 1973) — Mind Games, the fourth studio album by English musician John Lennon, peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for three consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Mind Games’ studio album by John Lennon peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1973)
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House minority leader Gerald Ford sworn in as vice president, succeeding Spiro Agnew 50 hours ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1973)
Video: 'Ford sworn in as 40th Vice President of the United States and his remarks'
(Thursday, December 6, 1973, 6:09 p.m. EST; during the Watergate scandal) — Gerald Ford, pledging “equal justice for all Americans,” took office just after dusk tonight as the 40th vice president of the United States. Continue reading House minority leader Gerald Ford sworn in as vice president, succeeding Spiro Agnew 50 hours ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1973)
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Ringo Starr releases ‘You’re Sixteen’/’Devil Woman’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1973)
Video: 'You're Sixteen (You’re Beautiful And You’re Mine)'
(Monday, December 3, 1973) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr released “You’re Sixteen“/”Devil Woman” in the U.S. today, the second single from his first solo rock music album Ringo (released in the UK on Feb. 8, 1974). Continue reading Ringo Starr releases ‘You’re Sixteen’/’Devil Woman’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1973)
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‘Top of the World’ by The Carpenters peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1973)
(Saturday, December 1, 1973) — “Top of the World” by The Carpenters peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Dec. 1/8, 1973). Continue reading ‘Top of the World’ by The Carpenters peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1973)
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‘Dream On’ by Aerosmith peaks at #59 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1973)
(Saturday, December 1, 1973) — “Dream On” by Aerosmith peaked at #59 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dream On’ by Aerosmith peaks at #59 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1973)
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Paul McCartney & Wings release ‘Band on the Run’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1973)
Video: 'Band On The Run (full album) by Paul McCartney and Wings'
(Friday, November 30, 1973) — Band on the Run, the third studio album by the British–American rock band Paul McCartney and Wings, was released today in the UK (Dec. 5, 1973, in the U.S.). Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings release ‘Band on the Run’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1973)
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‘Photograph’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1973)
Video: 'Ringo Starr - Photograph (Remastered Music Video)'
(Saturday, November 24, 1973) — “Photograph” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Photograph’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1973)
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‘Space Race’ by Billy Preston peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1973)
(Saturday, November 24, 1973) — “Space Race” by Billy Preston peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Space Race’ by Billy Preston peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1973)
