Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

‘Victim of Love’ by Elton John peaks at #31 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, November 17, 1979) — “Victim of Love” by Elton John peaked at #31 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Victim of Love’ by Elton John peaks at #31 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1979) →

‘Confusion’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #37 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, November 17, 1979) — “Confusion” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #37 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Confusion’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #37 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1979) →

McCartney releases ‘Wonderful Christmastime,’ films music video 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1979)

1970s, Christmas, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: Paul McCartney - Wonderful Christmastime [HD] [Remastered]'

(Friday, November 16, 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings filmed a promotional music video today for McCartney’s first solo single since 1971 “Wonderful Christmastime” at the Fountain Inn in Ashurst, West Sussex, England. Continue reading McCartney releases ‘Wonderful Christmastime,’ films music video 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1979) →

‘Heartache Tonight’ by Eagles peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, November 10, 1979) — “Heartache Tonight” by Eagles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Heartache Tonight’ by Eagles peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1979) →

‘Dim All the Lights’ by Donna Summer peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, November 10, 1979) — “Dim All the Lights” by Donna Summer peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dim All the Lights’ by Donna Summer peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1979) →

‘Tusk’ by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, November 3, 1979) — “Tusk” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Tusk’ by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1979) →

‘Gotta Serve Somebody’ by Bob Dylan peaks at #24 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, November 3, 1979) — “Gotta Serve Somebody” by Bob Dylan peaked at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Gotta Serve Somebody’ by Bob Dylan peaks at #24 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1979) →

Paul McCartney receives Guinness award 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney Interview with Geraldo Riviera October 24, 1979' (starts repeating at 7:19)

(Wednesday, October 24, 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney was honored today by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most successful composer and music performer of all time. Continue reading Paul McCartney receives Guinness award 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1979) →

‘Rise’ by Herb Alpert peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, October 20, 1979) — “Rise” by Herb Alpert peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 20/27, 1979). Continue reading ‘Rise’ by Herb Alpert peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1979) →