Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

‘New York Dolls’ album by New York Dolls peaks at #116 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, October 13, 1973) — The album New York Dolls by the New York Dolls — featuring the track “Personality Crisis,” which was ranked number 267 on Rolling Stone‘s 2004 list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time,” but did not chart as a single — peaked at #116 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s & Tape chart. Continue reading ‘New York Dolls’ album by New York Dolls peaks at #116 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1973) →

Elvis and Priscilla Presley end six-year marriage with a kiss in Santa Monica, California 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1973)

1970s, Elvis Presley, Popular Music 1970s


Video: 'Elvis & Priscilla - Always on my mind'

(Tuesday, October 9, 1973) — Rock ‘n’ roll icon Elvis Presley, 38, and his wife, Priscilla, finally ended their marriage with a friendly kiss today after Santa Monica Superior Court approval of a modified property settlement in which he will pay her nearly $1.5 million. Continue reading Elvis and Priscilla Presley end six-year marriage with a kiss in Santa Monica, California 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1973) →