(Saturday, April 28, 1979) — “Precious Love” by Bob Welch peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Precious Love’ by Bob Welch peaks at #19 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 28 1979)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s
‘Roxanne’ by The Police peaks at #32 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 28 1979)
(Saturday, April 28, 1979) — “Roxanne” by The Police peaked at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Roxanne’ by The Police peaks at #32 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 28 1979)
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‘Love Comes to Everyone’/’Soft-Hearted Hana’ single by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1979)
Video: 'Love Comes To Everyone (Remastered 2004)'
(Friday, April 27, 1979) — “Love Comes to Everyone”/“Soft-Hearted Hana” by ex-Beatle George Harrison was released today in the UK (May 9, 1979, in the U.S. with “Soft Touch” on the B-side) as the second single from his studio album George Harrison, released in the U.S. Feb. 14, 1979 (Feb. 23, 1979 in the UK). Continue reading ‘Love Comes to Everyone’/’Soft-Hearted Hana’ single by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1979)
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‘Knock on Wood’ by Amii Stewart peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1979)
(Saturday, April 21, 1979) — “Knock on Wood” by Amii Stewart peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Knock on Wood’ by Amii Stewart peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1979)
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‘What a Fool Believes’ by The Doobie Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1979)
(Saturday, April 14, 1979) — “What a Fool Believes” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘What a Fool Believes’ by The Doobie Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1979)
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‘Sultans of Swing’ by Dire Straits peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1979)
(Saturday, April 7, 1979) — “Sultans of Swing” by Dire Straits peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sultans of Swing’ by Dire Straits peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1979)
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Wings film ‘Goodnight Tonight’ promo video 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1979)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Goodnight Tonight Promo Quad'
(Tuesday, April 3, 1979, 4:00 p.m. BST) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings videotaped promotional clips today for the group’s new single “Goodnight Tonight” tonight on the stage of the Hammersmith Palais in London. Continue reading Wings film ‘Goodnight Tonight’ promo video 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1979)
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‘Chase’ by Giorgio Moroder peaks at #33 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1979)
(Saturday, March 31, 1979) — “Chase” by Giorgio Moroder peaked at #33 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Chase’ by Giorgio Moroder peaks at #33 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1979)
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‘Goodnight Tonight’ by Wings debuts at #38 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1979)
Video: 'Goodnight Tonight'
(Saturday, March 31, 1979) — “Goodnight Tonight” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings debuted at #38 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Goodnight Tonight’ by Wings debuts at #38 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1979)
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‘Tragedy’ by Bee Gees peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 24 1979)
(Saturday, March 24, 1979) — “Tragedy” by the Bee Gees peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 24/31, 1979). Continue reading ‘Tragedy’ by Bee Gees peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 24 1979)
