Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

Ringo Starr releases ‘You’re Sixteen’/’Devil Woman’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1973)


Video: 'You're Sixteen (You’re Beautiful And You’re Mine)'

(Monday, December 3, 1973) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr released “You’re Sixteen“/”Devil Woman” in the U.S. today, the second single from his first solo rock music album Ringo (released in the UK on Feb. 8, 1974). Continue reading Ringo Starr releases ‘You’re Sixteen’/’Devil Woman’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1973)

Paul McCartney & Wings release ‘Band on the Run’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1973)


Video: 'Band On The Run (full album) by Paul McCartney and Wings'

(Friday, November 30, 1973)Band on the Run, the third studio album by the British–American rock band Paul McCartney and Wings, was released today in the UK (Dec. 5, 1973, in the U.S.). Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings release ‘Band on the Run’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1973)

‘Photograph’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1973)


Video: 'Ringo Starr - Photograph (Remastered Music Video)'

(Saturday, November 24, 1973)“Photograph” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Photograph’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1973)

‘Mind Games’ studio album by John Lennon debuts at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1973)


Video: 'John Lennon - Mind Games (Full Album)' (12 clips)

(Saturday, November 24, 1973)Mind Games, the fourth studio album by English musician John Lennon, debuted at #16 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Mind Games’ studio album by John Lennon debuts at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1973)

‘Helen Wheels’ by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #66 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1973)


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings ~ Helen Wheels 1973 (Official Music Video) (w/lyrics) [HD]'

(Saturday, November 24, 1973)“Helen Wheels” by Paul McCartney & Wings debuted at #66 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Helen Wheels’ by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #66 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1973)

‘Heartbeat, It’s A Lovebeat’ by The DeFranco Family peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)

(Saturday, November 17, 1973) — “Heartbeat, It’s A Lovebeat” by The DeFranco Family peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Heartbeat, It’s A Lovebeat’ by The DeFranco Family peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)