Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

‘So You Are a Star’ by Hudson Brothers peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1974)

(Saturday, November 23, 1974) — “So You Are a Star” by the Hudson Brothers peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘So You Are a Star’ by Hudson Brothers peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1974)

‘Dark Horse’ by George Harrison debuts at #69 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1974)

(Saturday, November 23, 1974) — “Dark Horse” by former Beatle George Harrison debuted at #69 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Dark Horse’ by George Harrison debuts at #69 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1974)

George Harrison performs in Fort Worth, Texas 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1974)


Video: 'George Harrison - Live in Fort Worth, Texas (November 22, 1974)'

(Friday, November 22, 1974, evening CST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed two shows today at Tarrant County Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas, on the 12th stop of his 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his next single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs in Fort Worth, Texas 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1974)

George Harrison performs in Tulsa 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1974)


Video: 'George Harrison in Tulsa, 1974' (no audio)

(Thursday, November 21, 1974, evening CST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed tonight at Tulsa Assembly Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on the 11th stop of his 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his new single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs in Tulsa 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1974)

Paul McCartney & Wings performs on ‘Top Of The Pops’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1974)


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Junior's Farm (Top Of The Pops, 21st November, 1974, Remastered)'

(Wednesday, November 20, 1974) — Paul McCartney and Wings recorded their fourth studio appearance on Top Of The Pops today, videotaping a pre-recorded backing with live vocal performance of the band’s new single, “Junior’s Farm,” for inclusion in tomorrow night’s show in Studio 8, at the BBC TV Centre in Wood Lane in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings performs on ‘Top Of The Pops’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1974)

Paul McCartney joins Rod Stewart on stage in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1974)


Video: Rod Stewart & Paul McCartney - Mine For Me - Live At Odeon Cinema, Lewisham, England - 18 Nov. 1974'

(Monday, November 18, 1974) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda, turned up unannounced tonight to provide backing vocals on the McCartney penned song “Mine For Me” during a live concert performance by Rod Stewart and The Faces at the Odeon Cinema, in Lewisham, South London. Continue reading Paul McCartney joins Rod Stewart on stage in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1974)

George Harrison releases ‘Dark Horse’/’I Don’t Care Anymore’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1974)


Video: 'George Harrison - Dark Horse'

(Monday, November 18, 1974) — “Dark Horse“/”I Don’t Care Anymore” by ex-Beatle George Harrison was released today in the U.S. Continue reading George Harrison releases ‘Dark Horse’/’I Don’t Care Anymore’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1974)