Video: 'The life story of Florence Ballard (unsung)??(My Grandmother)'
(Sunday, February 22, 1976, 10:05 a.m. EST) — Florence Ballard, who attained stardom as one of the original members of The Supremes singing trio but spent the last few years living on welfare, died today at Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital in Detroit of cardiac arrest. She was 32 years old. Continue reading Florence Ballard, original member of The Supremes, dies 50 years ago this hour (Feb 22 1976)
(Saturday, February 21, 1976) — “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do“by Neil Sedaka (a new slow version of his 1962 #1 hit) peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'Beware My Love (2014 Remaster)'
(Thursday, February 19, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock band Wings completed “Beware My Love” and “Must Do Something About It” today as McCartney recorded the harmonium heard on the intros of the two tracks at his London home at 7 Cavendish Avenue. Continue reading Wings complete recording of ‘Beware My Love’ and ‘Must Do Something About It’ 50 years ago today (Feb 19 1976)
Video: 'Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975' (10 clips)
(Tuesday, February 17, 1976) — Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975), the first compilation album by the Eagles and the second highest-certified album by the Recording Industry Association of America at 29x platinum, behind Michael Jackson’s Thriller, was released today.
(Saturday, February 14, 1976) — “Evil Woman” by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Evil Woman’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 14 1976)
(Saturday, February 14, 1976) — “Squeeze Box” by The Who peaks at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Squeeze Box’ by The Who peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 14 1976)
(Saturday, February 14, 1976) — “Somewhere in the Night” by Helen Reddy peaks at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Somewhere in the Night’ by Helen Reddy peaks at #19 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 14 1976)
Video: 'Warm And Beautiful (Instrumental Demo / 2014 Remaster)'
(Friday, February 13, 1976, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. GMT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock band Wings completed “Warm and Beautiful” and “The Note You Never Wrote” (with Denny Laine on lead vocals) tonight as orchestral overdubs (arranged by Fiachra Trench) were added to both in Studio 3 at Abbey Road Studios in London. Continue reading Wings complete recording of ‘Warm and Beautiful’ and ‘The Note You Never Wrote’ 50 years ago this hour (Feb 13 1976)
(Saturday, February 7, 1976) — “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” by Paul Simon peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Feb. 7/14/21, 1976). Continue reading ‘50 Ways to Leave Your Lover’ by Paul Simon peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 7 1976)
(Saturday, February 7, 1976) — “Love to Love You Baby” by Donna Summer peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Love to Love You Baby’ by Donna Summer peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 7 1976)
