Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

Paul McCartney and Wings resume world tour in Copenhagen 50 years ago this hour (Mar 20 1976)


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(Saturday, March 20, 1976, scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Central European Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings resumed their Wings Over the World tour tonight with a short five-date European leg, beginning at the Folketeateret theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark, following a four-month break to record a new studio album. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings resume world tour in Copenhagen 50 years ago this hour (Mar 20 1976)

‘Junk Food Junkie’ by Larry Groce peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 20 1976)

(Saturday, March 20, 1976) — “Junk Food Junkie” by the Larry Groce peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Junk Food Junkie’ by Larry Groce peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 20 1976)

‘Fanny (Be Tender with My Love)’ by Bee Gees peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 20 1976)

(Saturday, March 20, 1976) — “Fanny (Be Tender with My Love)” by the Bee Gees peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Fanny (Be Tender with My Love)’ by Bee Gees peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 20 1976)

‘December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1976)

(Saturday, March 13, 1976) — “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” by The Four Seasons peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 13/20/27, 1976). Continue reading ‘December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1976)

‘Take It to the Limit’ by Eagles peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1976)

(Saturday, March 13, 1976) — “Take It to the Limit” by the Eagles peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Take It to the Limit’ by Eagles peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1976)

‘Love Machine’ by The Miracles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 6 1976)

(Saturday, March 6, 1976) — “Love Machine” by The Miracles peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Machine’ by The Miracles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 6 1976)

‘All by Myself’ by Eric Carmen peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 6 1976)

(Saturday, March 6, 1976) — “All by Myself” by Eric Carmen peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘All by Myself’ by Eric Carmen peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 6 1976)

‘Baby Face’ by Wing and a Prayer Fife and Drum Corps peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 6 1976)

(Saturday, March 6, 1976) — “Baby Face” by Wing and a Prayer Fife and Drum Corps peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Baby Face’ by Wing and a Prayer Fife and Drum Corps peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 6 1976)

‘Theme from S.W.A.T.’ by Rhythm Heritage peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 28 1976)

(Saturday, February 28, 1976) — “Theme from S.W.A.T.” by Rhythm Heritage peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Theme from S.W.A.T.’ by Rhythm Heritage peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 28 1976)