(Saturday, June 10, 1972) — “Woman Is the Nigger of the World,” by ex-Beatle John Lennon / Plastic Ono Band with Elephant’s Memory and Invisible Strings — using a phrase originally coined by his wife, Yoko Ono, to point out women’s subservience to men and male chauvinism across all cultures — peaked at #57 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles charts. Continue reading ‘Woman Is the Nigger of the World’ by John Lennon peaks at #57 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 10 1972)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s
Paul McCartney & Wings tape four promo videos for ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1972)
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(Tuesday, June 6, 1972) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his new group, Wings, recorded four promotional videos for their new single “Mary Had a Little Lamb” today at BBC Television Theater in Shepherds Bush, London. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings tape four promo videos for ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1972)
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‘I’ll Take You There’ by The Staple Singers peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1972)
(Saturday, June 3, 1972) — “I’ll Take You There” by The Staple Singers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’ll Take You There’ by The Staple Singers peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1972)
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‘Sylvia’s Mother’ by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1972)
(Saturday, June 3, 1972) — “Sylvia’s Mother” by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sylvia’s Mother’ by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1972)
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‘Hot Rod Lincoln’ by Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1972)
(Saturday, June 3, 1972) — “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hot Rod Lincoln’ by Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1972)
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‘Love Theme from The Godfather (Speak Softly Love)’ by Andy Williams peaks at #34 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1972)
(Saturday, June 3, 1972) — “Love Theme from The Godfather (Speak Softly Love)” by Andy Williams peaked at #34 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Love Theme from The Godfather (Speak Softly Love)’ by Andy Williams peaks at #34 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1972)
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‘Oh Girl’ by The Chi-Lites peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 27 1972)
(Saturday, May 27, 1972) — “Oh Girl” by The Chi-Lites peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Oh Girl’ by The Chi-Lites peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 27 1972)
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‘Look What You’ve Done for Me’ by Al Green peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 27 1972)
(Saturday, May 27, 1972) — “Look What You’ve Done for Me” by Al Green peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Look What You’ve Done for Me’ by Al Green peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 27 1972)
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‘Morning Has Broken’ by Cat Stevens peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 27 1972)
(Saturday, May 27, 1972) — “Morning Has Broken” by Cat Stevens peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Morning Has Broken’ by Cat Stevens peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 27 1972)
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‘Tumbling Dice’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 27 1972)
(Saturday, May 27, 1972) — “Tumbling Dice” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Tumbling Dice’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 27 1972)
