(Saturday, April 16, 1977) — “The Things We Do for Love” by 10cc peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Things We Do for Love’ by 10cc peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 16 1977)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s
‘The First Cut Is the Deepest’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #21 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 16 1977)
(Saturday, April 16, 1977) — “The First Cut Is the Deepest” by Rod Stewart peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Dancing Queen’ by ABBA peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1977)
(Saturday, April 9, 1977) — “Dancing Queen” by ABBA peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dancing Queen’ by ABBA peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1977)
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‘Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962’ album by The Beatles released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1977)
Video: 'The Beatles- Live at the Star Club 1962' (29 videos)
(Friday, April 8, 1977) — After an unsuccessful attempt by the English rock group The Beatles to block it, “Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962,” a double album featuring live performances by the band recorded in late December 1962 at the Star-Club during their final Hamburg residency, was released today in Germany (June 13, 1977, in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962’ album by The Beatles released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1977)
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‘Maybe I’m Amazed’ by Wings peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1977)
(Saturday, April 2, 1977) — “Maybe I’m Amazed” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and his group) Wings peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’ by Wings peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1977)
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‘Carry On Wayward Son’ by Kansas peaks at #11 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1977)
(Saturday, April 2, 1977) — “Carry On Wayward Son” by Kansas peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘Do Ya’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #24 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1977)
(Saturday, April 2, 1977) — “Do Ya” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Magical Mystery Tour’ by Ambrosia peaks at #39 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1977)
(Saturday, April 2, 1977) — “Magical Mystery Tour” by Ambrosia (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #39 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ by Ambrosia peaks at #39 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1977)
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John Lennon interviewed at the circus in New York 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 29 1977)
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(Tuesday, March 29, 1977) — Former Beatle John Lennon was interviewed by ABC Channel 7 News today while attending the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Madison Square Garden in New York City with his wife Yoko, son Sean and The Rolling Stones’ lead singer Mick Jagger. Continue reading John Lennon interviewed at the circus in New York 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 29 1977)
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‘Rocky’ wins Best Picture at 49th Academy Awards 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1977)
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(Monday, March 28, 1977, 7:00 p.m.-10:38 p.m. PST) — Rocky, an American sports drama film about a dimwitted boxer who fights to prove he can go the distance against a glamorous champ, won three Oscars tonight at the 49th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director (John G. Avildsen). Continue reading ‘Rocky’ wins Best Picture at 49th Academy Awards 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1977)
