Video: Paul McCartney - Wonderful Christmastime [HD] [Remastered]'
(Friday, November 16, 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings filmed a promotional music video today for McCartney’s first solo single since 1971 “Wonderful Christmastime” at the Fountain Inn in Ashurst, West Sussex, England. Continue reading McCartney releases ‘Wonderful Christmastime,’ films music video 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1979)
(Saturday, January 8, 1949) — “All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth)” by Spike Jones and his City Slickers (vocal refrain by George Rock) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth)’ by Spike Jones and his City Slickers peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1949)
(Saturday, December 30, 1978) — “Please Come Home for Christmas” by Eagles peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Monday, December 29, 1958) — “The Little Drummer Boy” by Harry Simeone Chorale peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Little Drummer Boy’ by Harry Simeone Chorale peaks at #13 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1958)
(Monday, December 29, 1958) — “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry peaked at #69 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Run Rudolph Run’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #69 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1958)
Video: 'Story Behind The Song: Silent Night'
(Thursday, December 24, 1818, Christmas Eve) — The Christmas carol “Silent Night” (Stille Nacht), with words by the priest Josef Mohr, set to music by organist Franz Xaver Gruber, was publicly performed for the first time tonight during the Christmas Midnight Mass at the Church of St. Nikolaus in Oberndorf, Austria. Continue reading Christmas carol ‘Silent Night’ first performed in Salzburg, Austria 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1818)
(Monday, December 22, 1958) — “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)” by The Chipmunks and David Seville peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Dec. 22/29, 1958). Continue reading ‘The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)’ by The Chipmunks and David Seville peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1958)
Video: 'Beatles Christmas 1968 - Happy Christmas'
(Saturday, November 30, 1968) — George Harrison taped his contribution today (with the help of Tiny Tim) to The Beatles’ 1968 Christmas Record, an annual holiday musical/spoken performance by The Beatles for members of their fan club, at the New York apartment of Nat Weiss, the former business partner of the group’s late manager, Brian Epstein. Continue reading Harrison records contribution to ‘The Beatles’ 1968 Christmas Record’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1968)
Video: 'Beatles Christmas 1968 - Happy Christmas'
(Thursday, November 28, 1968) — John Lennon taped his contribution today in London to The Beatles’ 1968 Christmas Record, an annual holiday musical/spoken performance by The Beatles for members of their fan club. Continue reading Lennon records contribution to ‘The Beatles’ 1968 Christmas Record’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1968)
(Monday, January 13, 1958) — “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Top 100 Sides chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ by Bobby Helms peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1958)
