Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

‘It’s What You Value’/’Woman Don’t You Cry for Me’ single by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1977)


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(Tuesday, May 31, 1977) — “It’s What You Value”/“Woman Don’t You Cry for Me” by ex-Beatle George Harrison was released today (in the UK only) as the third and final UK single from his album Thirty Three & 1/3. Continue reading ‘It’s What You Value’/’Woman Don’t You Cry for Me’ single by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1977) →

‘Sir Duke’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 21 1977)

(Saturday, May 14, 1977) — “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (May 21/28, June 4, 1977).

The track was Wonder’s sixth of ten number one hits on the chart (1963-1986).

‘Couldn’t Get It Right’ by Climax Blues Band peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 21 1977)

(Saturday, May 21, 1977) — “Couldn’t Get It Right” by Climax Blues Band peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Couldn’t Get It Right’ by Climax Blues Band peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 21 1977) →

‘The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl’ album debuts at #13 in USA 40 years ago today (May 21 1977)


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(Saturday, May 21, 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, debuted at #13 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. Continue reading ‘The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl’ album debuts at #13 in USA 40 years ago today (May 21 1977) →

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


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(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) →