Video: '1977 Oscars' (26 videos)
(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)
(Saturday, March 26, 1977) — “Rich Girl” by Hall & Oates peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 26, Apr. 2, 1977).
(Saturday, March 26, 1977) — “Crackerbox Palace” by former Beatle George Harrison peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Crackerbox Palace’ by George Harrison peaks at #19 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 26 1977)
(Saturday, March 26, 1977) — “Dedication” by Bay City Rollers peaked at #60 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, March 12, 1977) — “Fly Like an Eagle” by Steve Miller Band peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, March 12, 1977) — “I Like Dreamin'” by Kenny Nolan peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, March 12, 1977) — “Night Moves” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, March 12, 1977) — “Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
It is ranked No. 120 on Rolling Stone‘s list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”
(Saturday, March 12, 1977) — “Boogie Child” by Bee Gees peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, March 5, 1977) — “Evergreen (Love Theme from A Star Is Born)” by Barbra Streisand peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 5/12/19, 1977).
