(Saturday, January 28, 1978) — “Come Sail Away” by Styx peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Come Sail Away’ by Styx peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 28 1978) →

Video: 'Film trailer for the Terry Kath Experience'

(Monday, January 23, 1978, at approximately 5:00 p.m. PST) — Terry Kath, lead singer and guitarist for the rock group Chicago, accidentally shot himself to death tonight following a party in Woodland Hills, California. Continue reading Chicago’s lead guitarist Terry Kath fatally shoots himself 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1978) →

(Saturday, January 21, 1978) — “Point of Know Return” by Kansas peaked at #28 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Point of Know Return’ by Kansas peaks at #28 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1978) →

(Saturday, January 14, 1978) — “Baby Come Back” by Player peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Jan. 4/21/28, 1978). Continue reading ‘Baby Come Back’ by Player peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1978) →

(Saturday, January 14, 1978) — “Here You Come Again” by Dolly Parton peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Here You Come Again’ by Dolly Parton peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1978) →

(Saturday, January 14, 1978) — “You’re in My Heart (The Final Acclaim)” by Rod Stewart peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘You’re in My Heart (The Final Acclaim)’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1978) →

(Saturday, January 14, 1978) — “Hey Deanie” by Shaun Cassidy peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Hey Deanie’ by Shaun Cassidy peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1978) →

(Saturday, January 7, 1978) — “Sentimental Lady” by Bob Welch peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sentimental Lady’ by Bob Welch peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1978) →

(Saturday, January 7, 1978) — “The Way I Feel Tonight” by the Bay City Rollers peaked at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Way I Feel Tonight’ by Bay City Rollers peaks at #24 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1978) →