Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

Paul McCartney & Wings record early version of ‘Beware My Love’ 50 years ago today (Aug 28 1975)


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(Thursday, August 28, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock band Wings recorded an early version of “Beware My Love” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings record early version of ‘Beware My Love’ 50 years ago today (Aug 28 1975)

‘Born to Run’ studio album by Bruce Springsteen released 50 years ago today (Aug 25 1975)


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(Tuesday, August 25, 1975)Born to Run, the third studio album by the American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen, was released today on Columbia Records. Continue reading ‘Born to Run’ studio album by Bruce Springsteen released 50 years ago today (Aug 25 1975)

‘Fallin’ in Love’ by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 23 1975)

(Saturday, August 23, 1975) — “Fallin’ in Love” by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Fallin’ in Love’ by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 23 1975)

‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’ by War peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 23 1975)

(Saturday, August 23, 1975) — “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” by War peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’ by War peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 23 1975)

‘Two Fine People’ by Cat Stevens peaks at #33 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 23 1975)

(Saturday, August 23, 1975) — “Two Fine People” by Cat Stevens peaked at #33 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Two Fine People’ by Cat Stevens peaks at #33 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 23 1975)

‘Someone Saved My Life Tonight’ by Elton John peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 16 1975)

(Saturday, August 16, 1975) — “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” by Elton John peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Someone Saved My Life Tonight’ by Elton John peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 16 1975)

Peter Gabriel announces he’s leaving Genesis 50 years ago today (Aug 16 1975)


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(Saturday, August 16, 1975)Genesis lead singer Peter Gabriel announced to the British press today that he was leaving the band. Continue reading Peter Gabriel announces he’s leaving Genesis 50 years ago today (Aug 16 1975)

‘Jive Talkin” by Bee Gees peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 9 1975)

(Saturday, August 9, 1975) — “Jive Talkin’” by the Bee Gees peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Jive Talkin” by Bee Gees peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 9 1975)

‘Please Mr. Please’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 9 1975)

(Saturday, August 9, 1975) — “Please Mr. Please” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Please Mr. Please’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 9 1975)