Video: 'George Harrison' (first 10 videos constitute original album)
(Wednesday, February 14, 1979) — The album George Harrison, the eighth studio album by ex-Beatle George Harrison, was released today in the U.S. (Feb. 23, 1979 in the UK). Continue reading ‘George Harrison’ LP by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1979)
Video: 'George Harrison - Blow Away [New Master Exp.] [HD Update]'
(Wednesday, February 14, 1979) — “Blow Away”/“Soft-Hearted Hana” by ex-Beatle George Harrison was released today (Feb. 16, 1979, in the UK with “Soft Touch” on the B-side) as the first single from his studio album George Harrison, also released today in the U.S. (Feb. 23, 1979 in the UK). Continue reading ‘Blow Away’/’Soft-Hearted Hana’ single by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1979)
(Saturday, February 10, 1979) — “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” by Rod Stewart peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb 10/17/24, Mar. 3, 1979). Continue reading ‘Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1979)
(Saturday, February 10, 1979) — “Every 1’s a Winner” by Hot Chocolate peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Every 1’s a Winner’ by Hot Chocolate peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1979)
(Saturday, February 10, 1979) — “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘September’ by Earth, Wind & Fire peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1979)
Video: 'Michael Jackson and George Harrison Interview'
(Friday, February 9, 1979, 6:31-8:00 p.m. GMT) — Former Beatle George Harrison appeared live with Michael Jackson tonight on the BBC Radio 1 program Roundtable, hosted by David “Kid” Jensen, where they act as judges on this week’s new single releases. Continue reading George Harrison, Michael Jackson appear live together on BBC radio 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1979)
Video: 'George Harrison and Emerson Fittipaldi entrevista- interview'
(Monday, February 5, 1979) — Former Beatle George Harrison and Brazilian automobile racing driver Emerson Fittipaldi were interviewed today in Guarujá, Brazil, for Argentinian television. Continue reading George Harrison interviewed for for Argentinian television 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1979)
(Saturday, February 3, 1979) — “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Y.M.C.A.’ by Village People peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1979)
(Saturday, February 3, 1979) — “Shattered” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #31 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Shattered’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #31 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1979)
(Saturday, January 20, 1979) — “Ooh Baby Baby” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ooh Baby Baby’ by Linda Ronstadt peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1979)
