Video: 'Maurice Dupont (Act I) [22 March 1978]'
(Wednesday, March 22, 1978) — Former Beatle John Lennon began 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 begins recording exploits of Maurice DuPont 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1978)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings London Town LP promotion'
(Wednesday, March 22, 1978, afternoon BST) — Paul McCartney and his band Wings held a press launch today for their forthcoming album London Town on a boat sailing on the Thames River from Charing Cross pier to Tower Bridge and back again. Continue reading McCartney, Wings hold press launch for new album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1978)
Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings.. With A Little Luck 1978) Lyrics included'
(Tuesday, March 21, 1978) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings filmed promotional clips for the tracks “With a Little Luck” and “London Town” today at Twickenham Studios in London, both directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg. Continue reading ‘With a Little Luck,’ ‘London Town’ promos filmed 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1978)
Video: 'With A Little Luck (1993 Digital Remaster)'
(Monday, March 20, 1978) — The single “With a Little Luck”/“Backwards Traveller”/”Cuff Link” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings was released today in the U.S. (Mar. 24, 1978, in the UK), the first single from the group’s forthcoming album London Town. Continue reading McCartney releases ‘With a Little Luck’ single 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 1978)
(Saturday, March 18, 1978) — “Night Fever” by the Bee Gees peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for eight consecutive weeks (Mar. 18/25, Apr. 1/8/15/22/29, May 6, 1978). Continue reading ‘Night Fever’ by Bee Gees peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1978)
(Saturday, March 18, 1978) — “Emotion” by Samantha Sang peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Emotion’ by Samantha Sang peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1978)
Video: 'Cal Jam II'
(Saturday, March 18, 1978, 9:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. PST) — California Jam II (also known as Cal Jam II), an all-day music festival held at the Ontario Motor Speedway in Ontario, California, opened this morning with a performance by Bob Welch. Continue reading 300,000+ rock Cal Jam II music festival 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1978)
(Saturday, March 18, 1978) — “I Go Crazy” by Paul Davis peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘I Go Crazy’ by Paul Davis peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1978)
(Saturday, March 18, 1978) — “(What A) Wonderful World” by Art Garfunkel with James Taylor & Paul Simon peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘(What A) Wonderful World’ by Art Garfunkel with James Taylor & Paul Simon peaks at #17 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1978)
(Saturday, March 11, 1978) — “Peg” by Steely Dan peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Peg’ by Steely Dan peaks at #11 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1978)
