(Saturday, July 31, 1971) — “You’ve Got a Friend” by James Taylor peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, his first and only number one hit in the U.S. Continue reading ‘You’ve Got a Friend’ by James Taylor peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s
‘Sooner or Later’ by The Grass Roots peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
(Saturday, July 31, 1971) — “Sooner or Later” by The Grass Roots peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks, the group’s third and final top ten hit in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Sooner or Later’ by The Grass Roots peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
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‘Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again’ by The Fortunes peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
(Saturday, July 31, 1971) –“Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again” by The Fortunes peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again’ by The Fortunes peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
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‘Summer Sand’ by Dawn peaks at #33 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
(Saturday, July 31, 1971) — “Summer Sand” by Dawn peaked at #33 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Summer Sand’ by Dawn peaks at #33 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
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‘I’m a Believer’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #51 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
(Saturday, July 31, 1971) — “I’m a Believer” by Neil Diamond peaked at #51 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’m a Believer’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #51 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
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‘Rainy Jane’ by Davy Jones peaks at #52 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
(Saturday, July 31, 1971) — “Rainy Jane” by former Monkee Davy Jones peaked at #52 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks, the most successful hit of his solo career. Continue reading ‘Rainy Jane’ by Davy Jones peaks at #52 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
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Paul McCartney’s new group Wings finish recording ‘I Am Your Singer’ for debut album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1971)
Video: 'I Am Your Singer (Home Recording)'
(Thursday, July 29, 1971) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his brand new British-American rock band, Wings, returned today to EMI Studios (Abbey Road) in London for a fourth day of recording sessions for what would become the group’s debut album, Wild Life, which would be released Dec. 3, 1971. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s new group Wings finish recording ‘I Am Your Singer’ for debut album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1971)
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‘Bangla Desh’/’Deep Blue’ by George Harrison released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1971)
Video: 'Bangla Desh (Bonus Track)'
(Wednesday, July 28, 1971) — The single “Bangla Desh“/”Deep Blue” by former Beatle George Harrison was released today in the U.S. (July 30, 1971 in the UK). Continue reading ‘Bangla Desh’/’Deep Blue’ by George Harrison released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1971)
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George Harrison, Ravi Shankar promote ‘Concert for Bangladesh’ at news conference in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1971)
Video: 'George Harrison Concert For Bangladesh Press Conference - 27 July 1971'
(Tuesday, July 27, 1971, afternoon EDT) — Former Beatles guitarist George Harrison, Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar and The Beatles’ business manager Allen Klein held a news conference today in the 41st floor offices of ABKCO Industries at 1700 Broadway in New York City to promote The Concert for Bangladesh. Continue reading George Harrison, Ravi Shankar promote ‘Concert for Bangladesh’ at news conference in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1971)
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Paul McCartney’s new group Wings records three songs for debut album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1971)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Wild Life (Rough Mix) (2018 Remaster)'
(Monday, July 26, 1971) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his brand new British-American rock band, Wings, re-assembled today at EMI Studios (Abbey Road) in London for a third day of recording sessions for what would become the group’s debut album, Wild Life, which would be released Dec. 3, 1971. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s new group Wings records three songs for debut album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1971)
