Video: 'George Harrison - Faster'
(Friday, July 13, 1979) — “Faster”/”Your Love Is Forever” by ex-Beatle George Harrison was released today in the UK as the third single from his studio album George Harrison, released in the U.S. Feb. 14, 1979 (Feb. 23, 1979 in the UK). Continue reading ‘Faster’/’Your Love Is Forever’ single by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1979)
Video: 'Steve Dahl’s Notorious 1979 Disco Demolition'
(Thursday, July 12, 1979, 8:40 p.m. CDT) — Thousands of spectators at a Chicago White Sox game rushed the field at Comiskey Park tonight during Disco Demolition Night, declaring dance-oriented disco music dead. Continue reading ‘Disco Demolition Night’ erupts into melee at Comiskey Park 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1979)
(Saturday, July 7, 1979) — “Chuck E.’s In Love” by Rickie Lee Jones peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Chuck E.’s In Love’ by Rickie Lee Jones peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1979)
(Saturday, June 30, 1979) — “Ring My Bell” by Anita Ward peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (June 30/July 7, 1979). Continue reading ‘Ring My Bell’ by Anita Ward peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1979)
(Saturday, June 23, 1979) — “Minute by Minute” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Minute by Minute’ by The Doobie Brothers peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1979)
(Saturday, June 16, 1979) — “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘We Are Family’ by Sister Sledge peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1979)
(Saturday, June 16, 1979) — “Just When I Needed You Most” by Randy VanWarmer peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Just When I Needed You Most’ by Randy VanWarmer peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1979)
(Saturday, June 16, 1979) — “The Logical Song” by Supertramp peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘The Logical Song’ by Supertramp peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1979)
(Saturday, June 16, 1979) — “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy” by Bad Company peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy’ by Bad Company peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1979)
(Saturday, June 16, 1979) — “Make Love to Me” by Helen Reddy peaked at #60 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Make Love to Me’ by Helen Reddy peaks at #60 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1979)
