(Saturday, April 15, 1978) — “Thank You for Being a Friend” by Andrew Gold peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Thank You for Being a Friend’ by Andrew Gold peaks at #25 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 15 1978)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s
‘Ebony Eyes’ by Bob Welch peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1978)
(Saturday, April 8, 1978) — “Ebony Eyes” by Bob Welch peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ebony Eyes’ by Bob Welch peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1978)
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‘Always and Forever’ by Heatwave peaks at #18 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1978)
(Saturday, April 8, 1978) — “Always and Forever” by Heatwave peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Always and Forever’ by Heatwave peaks at #18 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1978)
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‘Lay Down Sally’ by Eric Clapton peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1978)
(Saturday, April 1, 1978) — “Lay Down Sally” by Eric Clapton peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Lay Down Sally’ by Eric Clapton peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1978)
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‘Thunder Island’ by Jay Ferguson peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1978)
(Saturday, April 1, 1978) — “Thunder Island” by Jay Ferguson peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Thunder Island’ by Jay Ferguson peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1978)
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‘Boogie Shoes’ by KC and the Sunshine Band peaks at #35 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1978)
(Saturday, April 1, 1978) — “Boogie Shoes” by KC and the Sunshine Band peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks . Continue reading ‘Boogie Shoes’ by KC and the Sunshine Band peaks at #35 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1978)
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Lennon concludes recording exploits of Maurice DuPont 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1978)
Video: 'Maurice Dupont (Act III) [March 27 1978]'
(Monday, March 27, 1978) — Former Beatle John Lennon concluded recording the humorous exploits of French detective Maurice Dupont, a fictional agent provocateur, today from the seclusion of his Dakota apartment in New York City. Continue reading Lennon concludes recording exploits of Maurice DuPont 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1978)
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‘London Town’ album by Wings released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1978)
Video: 'London Town' (14 videos)
(Monday, March 27, 1978) — London Town by Wings, Paul McCartney’s eighth studio album since the 1970 break-up of The Beatles (the sixth with his band Wings), was released today in the U.S. (Mar. 31, 1978 in the UK). Continue reading ‘London Town’ album by Wings released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1978)
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‘With a Little Luck’ by Wings debuts at #70 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 1978)
(Saturday, March 25, 1978) — “With a Little Luck” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and) Wings debuted at #70 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the first single from the band’s forthcoming album London Town. Continue reading ‘With a Little Luck’ by Wings debuts at #70 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 1978)
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The Rutles parody The Beatles in mockumentary 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1978)
Video: 'The Rutles - All You Need Is Cash'
(Wednesday, March 22, 1978, 9:30-11:00 p.m. EST) — The Beatles-spoof TV special All You Need Is Cash premiered on NBC-TV tonight (Easter Monday, Mar. 27, 1978, in the UK on BBC2). Continue reading The Rutles parody The Beatles in mockumentary 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1978)
