Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

‘How Much I Feel’ by Ambrosia peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1978)

(Saturday, November 18, 1978)“How Much I Feel” by Ambrosia peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.

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‘It’s Over’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #75 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1978)

(Saturday, November 18, 1978)“It’s Over” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #75 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘It’s Over’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #75 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1978)

‘MacArthur Park’ by Donna Summer peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1978)

(Saturday, November 11, 1978)“MacArthur Park” by Donna Summer at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Nov. 11/18/25, 1978).

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‘Beast of Burden’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1978)

(Saturday, November 11, 1978)“Beast of Burden” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one  week. Continue reading ‘Beast of Burden’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1978)

‘You Needed Me’ by Anne Murray peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1978)

(Saturday, November 4, 1978)“You Needed Me” by Anne Murray at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Needed Me’ by Anne Murray peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1978)

‘Who Are You’ by The Who peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1978)

(Saturday, November 4, 1978)“Who Are You” by The Who peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Who Are You’ by The Who peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1978)

‘Hot Child in the City’ by Nick Gilder peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1978)

(Saturday, October 28, 1978)“Hot Child in the City” by Nick Gilder peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hot Child in the City’ by Nick Gilder peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1978)

‘Reminiscing’ by Little River Band peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1978)

(Saturday, October 28, 1978)“Reminiscing” by Little River Band peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Reminiscing’ by Little River Band peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1978)

‘Whenever I Call You ‘Friend”’ by Kenny Loggins peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1978)

(Saturday, October 28, 1978)“Whenever I Call You ‘Friend'” by Kenny Loggins (with Stevie Nicks) peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Whenever I Call You ‘Friend”’ by Kenny Loggins peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1978)

‘Get Back’ by Billy Preston peaks at #86 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1978)

(Saturday, October 28, 1978)“Get Back” by Billy Preston (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #86 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Get Back’ by Billy Preston peaks at #86 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1978)