Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

‘Miracles’ by Jefferson Starship peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 18 1975)

(Saturday, October 18, 1975) — “Miracles” by Jefferson Starship peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Miracles’ by Jefferson Starship peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 18 1975)

‘The Ballroom Blitz’ by The Sweet peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 18 1975)

(Saturday, October 18, 1975) — “The Ballroom Blitz” by The Sweet peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Ballroom Blitz’ by The Sweet peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 18 1975)

‘Dance with Me’ by Orleans peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 18 1975)

(Saturday, October 18, 1975) — “Dance with Me” by Orleans peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dance with Me’ by Orleans peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 18 1975)

‘Bad Blood’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)

(Saturday, October 11, 1975) — “Bad Blood” by Neil Sedaka (with uncredited backing vocals by Elton John) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Oct. 11/18/25, 1975). Continue reading ‘Bad Blood’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)

‘Calypso’ by John Denver peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)

(Saturday, October 11, 1975) — “Calypso” by John Denver peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Calypso’ by John Denver peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)

‘Ain’t No Way to Treat a Lady’ by Helen Reddy peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)

(Saturday, October 11, 1975) — “Ain’t No Way to Treat a Lady” by Helen Reddy peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ain’t No Way to Treat a Lady’ by Helen Reddy peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)

‘Extra Texture (Read All About It)’ album by George Harrison debuts at #34 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)


Video: 'Extra Texture' (first ten clips constitute original release)

(Saturday, October 11, 1975)Extra Texture (Read All About It) by ex-Beatle George Harrison debuted at #34 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Extra Texture (Read All About It)’ album by George Harrison debuts at #34 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)

‘Lisztomania’ British surreal biographical musical comedy film opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (Oct 10 1975)


Video: 'Lisztomania' trailer

(Friday, October 10, 1975, noon EDT)Lisztomania, a wild and imaginative send-up of the bawdy life of romantic composer/piano virtuoso Franz Liszt, opened today at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City. Continue reading ‘Lisztomania’ British surreal biographical musical comedy film opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (Oct 10 1975)