Video: 'Ken Russell's Listzomania: The Holy Truth of Pope Ringo I'
(Monday, February 3, 1975) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr began shooting his role as the Pope for the Warner Brothers film Lisztomania today at Shepperton Studios, Middlesex and on location (into March 1975). Continue reading Ringo Starr begins shooting his role in Ken Russell’s ‘Lisztomania’ film 50 years ago today (Feb 3 1975)
(Saturday, February 1, 1975) — “Laughter in the Rain” by Neil Sedaka peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Laughter in the Rain’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 1 1975)
(Saturday, February 1, 1975) — “Boogie On Reggae Woman” by Stevie Wonder peaks at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Boogie On Reggae Woman’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 1 1975)
(Saturday, February 1, 1975) — “Changes” by David Bowie, which was originally released and charted (at #66) in 1972, peaked at #41 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Changes’ by David Bowie peaks at #41 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 1 1975)
Video: 'No-No Song'
(Monday, January 27, 1975) — “No No Song“/Snookeroo” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was released today in the U.S., the second single from his second solo studio rock music album Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Ringo Starr releases ‘No No Song’/’Snookeroo’ single in U.S. 50 years ago today (Jan 27 1975)
(Saturday, January 25, 1975) — “Please Mr. Postman” by The Carpenters peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Please Mr. Postman’ by The Carpenters peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 25 1975)
(Saturday, January 25, 1975) — Dark Horse by ex-Beatle George Harrison peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dark Horse’ album by George Harrison peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 25 1975)
(Saturday, January 25, 1975) — “One Man Woman/One Woman Man” by Paul Anka/Odia Coates peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, January 25, 1975) — “Never Can Say Goodbye” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Never Can Say Goodbye’ by Gloria Gaynor peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 25 1975)
(Saturday, January 25, 1975) — “Sally G” by (former Beatle) Paul McCartney and Wings (the B-side to “Junior’s Farm,” which had peaked at #3 two weeks earlier) peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sally G’ by Paul McCartney and Wings peaks at #17 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 25 1975)
