(Saturday, February 11, 1978) — “Desiree” by Neil Diamond peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Desiree’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1978) →

(Saturday, February 4, 1978) — “We Are the Champions” by Queen peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘We Are the Champions’ by Queen peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 4 1978) →

(Saturday, February 4, 1978) — “Turn to Stone” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Turn to Stone’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 4 1978) →

(Saturday, February 4, 1978) — “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers peaked at #30 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Lovely Day’ by Bill Withers peaks at #30 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 4 1978) →

(Saturday, January 28, 1978) — “Short People” by Randy Newman peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Short People’ by Randy Newman peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 28 1978) →

(Saturday, January 28, 1978) — “Slip Slidin’ Away” by Paul Simon peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Slip Slidin’ Away’ by Paul Simon peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 28 1978) →

(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) →