Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

‘Mighty Good: The Beatles’ episode airs on ‘All You Need Is Love’ documentary series 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 14 1977)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'THE BEATLES - All you need is love Documentary trailer'

(Saturday, May 14, 1977, 10:32 p.m.-11:28 p.m. BST) — The “Mighty Good: The Beatles” episode of Tony Palmer’s All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music documentary series, featuring a new interview with band member Paul McCartney, was broadcast tonight on Britain’s ITV network, telling the history of the group and their influence on contemporary, mostly American, musicians. Continue reading ‘Mighty Good: The Beatles’ episode airs on ‘All You Need Is Love’ documentary series 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 14 1977) →

‘Hotel California’ by Eagles peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 7 1977)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, May 7, 1977) — “Hotel California” by Eagles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hotel California’ by Eagles peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 7 1977) →

‘The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl’ album released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1977)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'The Beatles - Boys (Live / From "Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years")'

(Wednesday, May 4, 1977) — “The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl,” a live album by The Beatles featuring songs compiled from two performances at the Hollywood Bowl in August 1964 and August 1965, was released today in the U.S. (May 6, 1977, in the UK). Continue reading ‘The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl’ album released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1977) →

‘Southern Nights’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1977)

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(Saturday, April 30, 1977) — “Southern Nights” by Glen Campbell peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Southern Nights’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1977) →