Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

‘You’re Sixteen’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Jan 26 1974)

(Saturday, January 26, 1974) — “You’re Sixteen” by former Beatle Ringo Starr, the second single from his first solo rock music album Ringo, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You’re Sixteen’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Jan 26 1974)

‘Smokin’ in the Boys Room’ by Brownsville Station peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Jan 19 1974)

(Saturday, January 19, 1974) — “Smokin’ in the Boys Room” by Brownsville Station peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Smokin’ in the Boys Room’ by Brownsville Station peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Jan 19 1974)

‘I’ve Got to Use My Imagination’ by Gladys Knight & the Pips peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Jan 19 1974)

(Saturday, January 19, 1974) — “I’ve Got to Use My Imagination” by Gladys Knight & the Pips peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’ve Got to Use My Imagination’ by Gladys Knight & the Pips peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Jan 19 1974)

‘Helen Wheels’ by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 12 1974)


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(Saturday, January 12, 1974)“Helen Wheels” by Paul McCartney & Wings peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Helen Wheels’ by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 12 1974)