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(Friday, July 13, 1923) — A sign consisting of 50-foot-tall letters spelling out “HOLLYWOODLAND” was dedicated today in the Hollywood Hills to promote a subdivision in Los Angeles, California. Continue reading Hollywood Sign dedicated in Los Angeles 100 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1923)
(Saturday, July 7, 1973) — “Live and Let Die” by Paul McCartney & Wings, the main theme song of the new James Bond film Live and Let Die, debuted at #69 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the highest debut of the week. Continue reading ‘Live and Let Die’ by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #69 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1973)
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(Monday, July 2, 1973) — The soundtrack to the eighth James Bond film Live and Let Die, featuring the main title song by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings (featuring Linda McCartney, Denny Laine, Henry McCullough and Denny Seiwell) and music scored by former Beatles producer George Martin, was released today in the United States (July 6, 1973, in Britain, one day after the film’s official world premiere in London). Continue reading ‘Live and Let Die’ soundtrack album released in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1973)
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(Wednesday, June 27, 1973, 10:00 a.m. EDT) — Live and Let Die, the eighth spy film in the James Bond series to be produced by Eon Productions, and the first to star Roger Moore as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond, opened this morning at the Rivoli Theatre, located at the north end of Times Square on Broadway between 49th and 50th Streets in Manhattan, a borough of New York City. Continue reading James Bond spy film ‘Live and Let Die’ opens in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1973)
Video: 'Live And Let Die (2018 Remaster)'
(Friday, June 1, 1973) — Paul McCartney & Wings released “Live and Let Die”/“I Lie Around,” the A-side featuring the main theme song of the new James Bond film Live and Let Die, today in the UK (June 18, 1973, in the U.S., McCartney’s 31st birthday). Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings release ‘Live and Let Die’/’I Lie Around’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1973)
Video: 'That'll Be The Day'
(Thursday, April 12, 1973) — That’ll Be the Day, a film about a gifted but wayward young man who finally discovers a sense of purpose when he decides to turn his love of music into a career (loosely-based on John Lennon’s early years), premiered today at ABC 2 cinema on Shaftsbury Avenue in London. Continue reading ‘That’ll Be the Day’ British coming of age drama film co-starring Ringo Starr premieres in London 50 years ago #OnThisday #OTD (Apr 12 1973)
(Saturday, March 17, 1973) — “Good Morning Heartache” by Diana Ross peaked at #34 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Good Morning Heartache’ by Diana Ross peaks at #34 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1973)
(Saturday, February 24, 1973) — “Dueling Banjos” by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Dueling Banjos’ by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1973)
(Saturday, January 13, 1973) — “Superfly” by Curtis Mayfield peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Superfly’ by Curtis Mayfield peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1973)
Video: 'Marc Bolan - Born To Boogie Movie Trailer..1973'
(Thursday, December 14, 1972) — Born to Boogie, a film based around a T. Rex concert at Wembley Empire Pool, premiered tonight at Oscar’s Cinema in Brewer Street, Soho, London, England. Continue reading ‘Born to Boogie’ concert film directed by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr premieres in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1972)
