(Saturday, January 8, 1977; 11:15 a.m. EST) — John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr of The Beatles, represented by Apple Corps Ltd., settled a lawsuit today with Allen Klein’s ABKCO Industries Inc. filed in 1973 after the Beatles decided not to renew Klein’s management contract, agreeing to pay $5 million (ABKCO’s cost was $800,000). Continue reading The Beatles’ Apple Corps settles with Allen Klein’s ABKCO 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1977)
(Saturday, December 25, 1976) — “More Than a Feeling” by Boston peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, December 25, 1976) — “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word” by Elton John peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
(Saturday, December 25, 1976) — “Love Me” by Yvonne Elliman peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
(Saturday, December 18, 1976) — “Flight ’76” by Walter Murphy peaked at #44 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Flight ’76’ by Walter Murphy peaks at #44 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1976)
(Saturday, December 11, 1976) — “Nadia’s Theme” by Perry Botkin, Jr. peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, December 11, 1976) — “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by The Beatles peaked at #49 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (more than six years after the band broke up). Continue reading ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’ by The Beatles peaks at #49 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1976)
(Saturday, December 11, 1976) — “Heart on My Sleeve” by Gallagher and Lyle peaked at #67 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'Wings Over America (Remastered)' (28 videos)
(Friday, December 10, 1976) — The album Wings over America, a triple live album by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings recorded during American leg of the rock group’s acclaimed 1975–76 tour, was released today in the U.S. and UK. Continue reading ‘Wings over America’ album released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1976)
Video: 'Hotel California' (9 videos)
(Wednesday, December 8, 1976) — Hotel California , the fifth studio album by the American rock band the Eagles, ranked number 37 on Rolling Stone‘s list of “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time,” was released today. Continue reading The Eagles release ‘Hotel California’ album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1976)
