Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

‘You’re a Special Part of Me’ by Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)

(Saturday, November 17, 1973) — “You’re a Special Part of Me” by Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You’re a Special Part of Me’ by Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)

‘Ringo’ album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuts at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)


Video: 'Ringo - Ringo Starr (Full Album) + 1991 Bonus Tracks' (first 10 clips constitute original album)

(Saturday, November 17, 1973)Ringo, the third studio album and first rock music album by former Beatle Ringo Starr, debuted at #15 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Ringo’ album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuts at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)

‘We May Never Pass This Way (Again)’ by Seals and Crofts peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)

(Saturday, November 17, 1973) — “We May Never Pass This Way (Again)” by Seals and Crofts peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘We May Never Pass This Way (Again)’ by Seals and Crofts peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)

‘Keep on Truckin’ (Part 1)’ by Eddie Kendricks peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1973)

(Saturday, November 10, 1973)“Keep on Truckin’ (Part 1)” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Nov. 10/17, 1973). Continue reading ‘Keep on Truckin’ (Part 1)’ by Eddie Kendricks peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1973)

‘Mind Games’ by John Lennon debuts at #76 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1973)


Video: 'Mind Games (Remastered 2010)

(Saturday, November 10, 1973) — “Mind Games” by ex-Beatle John Lennon debuted at #76 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Mind Games’ by John Lennon debuts at #76 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1973)

Former Beatle John Lennon releases ‘Mind Games’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1973)


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

(Monday, November 5, 1973)Mind Games, the fourth studio album by English musician John Lennon, was released today in the U.S. (Nov. 16, 1973 in the UK). Continue reading Former Beatle John Lennon releases ‘Mind Games’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1973)

Former Beatle John Lennon interviewed by Elliot Mintz near Malibu Pier 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 1 1973)


Video: 'John Lennon - Elliot Mintz Malibu Beach Interview'

(Thursday, November 1, 1973) — As he traveled up the Pacific Coast Highway, along Santa Monica Bay, former Beatle John Lennon was interviewed by Elliot Mintz today on the beach near the Malibu Pier for a KABC Eyewitness News special report. Continue reading Former Beatle John Lennon interviewed by Elliot Mintz near Malibu Pier 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 1 1973)