Category Archives: 1970s

‘Mind Games’ studio album by John Lennon debuts at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1973)


Video: 'John Lennon - Mind Games (Full Album)' (12 clips)

(Saturday, November 24, 1973)Mind Games, the fourth studio album by English musician John Lennon, debuted at #16 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Mind Games’ studio album by John Lennon debuts at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1973)

‘Helen Wheels’ by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #66 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1973)


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings ~ Helen Wheels 1973 (Official Music Video) (w/lyrics) [HD]'

(Saturday, November 24, 1973)“Helen Wheels” by Paul McCartney & Wings debuted at #66 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Helen Wheels’ by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #66 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1973)

‘I’m not a crook,’ U.S. President Richard Nixon tells newspaper executives in Bay Lake, Florida 50 hours ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)


Video: 'CBS NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: Richard Nixon Press Conference (I am not a crook)'

(Saturday, November 17, 1973, 7:02 p.m. EST; during the Watergate scandal) — Declaring that “I am not a crook,” U.S. President Richard Nixon vigorously defended his record in the Watergate case tonight and said he had never profited from his public service. Continue reading ‘I’m not a crook,’ U.S. President Richard Nixon tells newspaper executives in Bay Lake, Florida 50 hours ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)

‘Heartbeat, It’s A Lovebeat’ by The DeFranco Family peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)

(Saturday, November 17, 1973) — “Heartbeat, It’s A Lovebeat” by The DeFranco Family peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Heartbeat, It’s A Lovebeat’ by The DeFranco Family peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)

‘I Got a Name’ by Jim Croce peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)

(Saturday, November 17, 1973) — “I Got a Name” by Jim Croce peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Got a Name’ by Jim Croce peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)

‘You’re a Special Part of Me’ by Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)

(Saturday, November 17, 1973) — “You’re a Special Part of Me” by Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You’re a Special Part of Me’ by Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)

‘Ringo’ album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuts at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)


Video: 'Ringo - Ringo Starr (Full Album) + 1991 Bonus Tracks' (first 10 clips constitute original album)

(Saturday, November 17, 1973)Ringo, the third studio album and first rock music album by former Beatle Ringo Starr, debuted at #15 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Ringo’ album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuts at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)

‘We May Never Pass This Way (Again)’ by Seals and Crofts peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)

(Saturday, November 17, 1973) — “We May Never Pass This Way (Again)” by Seals and Crofts peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘We May Never Pass This Way (Again)’ by Seals and Crofts peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)

‘Country Sunshine’ by Dottie West peaks at #49 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)

(Saturday, November 17, 1973) — “Country Sunshine” by Dottie West peaked at #49 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Country Sunshine’ by Dottie West peaks at #49 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)

‘Keep on Truckin’ (Part 1)’ by Eddie Kendricks peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1973)

(Saturday, November 10, 1973)“Keep on Truckin’ (Part 1)” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Nov. 10/17, 1973). Continue reading ‘Keep on Truckin’ (Part 1)’ by Eddie Kendricks peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1973)