(Saturday, March 20, 1971) — “Me and Bobby McGee” by Janis Joplin peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘She’s a Lady’ by Tom Jones peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 1971)
(Saturday, March 20, 1971) — “She’s a Lady” by Tom Jones peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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Paul McCartney accepts Grammy Award on behalf of The Beatles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1971)
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(Tuesday, March 16, 1971, 5:30-7:00 p.m. PST; during the 13th Annual Grammy Awards, after the Break-up of The Beatles) — Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda, made a surprise appearance tonight at the Grammy Awards at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, accepting the award for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special to himself, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr for Let It Be as performed by The Beatles.
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‘For All We Know’ by Carpenters peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1971)
(Saturday, March 13, 1971) — “For All We Know” by the Carpenters peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘Have You Ever Seen the Rain?’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1971)
(Saturday, March 13, 1971) — “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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Britain’s high court names receiver to handle financial fortunes of The Beatles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1971)
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(Friday, March 12, 1971; during the Break-up of The Beatles) — Paul McCartney today won the first round in his battle to dissolve The Beatles‘ partnership when a High Court judge in London appointed a public receiver to manage the group’s assets.
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‘Power to the People’ by John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band released as a single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1971)
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(Monday, March 8, 1971) — “Power to the People” by John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band was released today in the UK as a single (Mar. 22, 1971, in the U.S.).
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‘Mama’s Pearl’ by The Jackson 5 peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1971)
(Saturday, February 27, 1971) — “Mama’s Pearl” by The Jackson 5 peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘Sweet Mary’ by Wadsworth Mansion peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1971)
(Saturday, February 27, 1971) — “Sweet Mary” by Wadsworth Mansion peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘What Is Life’ by George Harrison debuts at #66 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1971)
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(Saturday, February 27, 1971) — “What Is Life,” the second solo single by former Beatle George Harrison, debuted at #66 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
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