(Saturday, October 27, 1973) — “Midnight Train to Georgia” by Gladys Knight & the Pips peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 1973). Continue reading ‘Midnight Train to Georgia’ by Gladys Knight & the Pips peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 27 1973)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s
‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’ by Bob Dylan peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 27 1973)
(Saturday, October 27, 1973) — “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” by Bob Dylan peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’ by Bob Dylan peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 27 1973)
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Paul McCartney and Wings release ‘Helen Wheels’/’Country Dreamer’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1973)
Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings ~ Helen Wheels'
(Friday, October 26, 1973) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his group Wings released the single “Helen Wheels”/“Country Dreamer” in the UK today (released in the U.S. on Nov. 12, 1973). Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings release ‘Helen Wheels’/’Country Dreamer’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1973)
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John Lennon makes TV commercial for new album ‘Mind Games’ in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1973)
Video: 'John Lennon Dancing with Drag Queen'
(Wednesday, October 24, 1973) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon, now in Los Angeles one month into his 17-month separation from wife Yoko Ono, shot a TV commercial today for his forthcoming album Mind Games with rock star Elton John present. Continue reading John Lennon makes TV commercial for new album ‘Mind Games’ in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1973)
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‘Basketball Jones featuring Tyrone Shoelaces’ by Cheech and Chong peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1973)
(Saturday, October 20, 1973) — “Basketball Jones featuring Tyrone Shoelaces” by Cheech and Chong peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Basketball Jones featuring Tyrone Shoelaces’ by Cheech and Chong peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1973)
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‘Rocky Mountain Way’ by Joe Walsh peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1973)
(Saturday, October 20, 1973) — “Rocky Mountain Way” by Joe Walsh peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rocky Mountain Way’ by Joe Walsh peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1973)
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Former Beatle John Lennon begins recording sixth studio solo album ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ in Hollywood 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1973)
Video: 'Oldies But Mouldies - John Lennon (Early 'Rock 'N Roll' Construction)' "Bony Moronie" at 20:18)
(Wednesday, October 17, 1973, evening PDT) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon began recording Rock ‘n’ Roll, his sixth studio solo album, tonight at A & M Studios in Hollywood, tracking “Bony Moronie.” Continue reading Former Beatle John Lennon begins recording sixth studio solo album ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ in Hollywood 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1973)
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‘Higher Ground’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1973)
(Saturday, October 13, 1973) — “Higher Ground” by Stevie Wonder peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Higher Ground’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1973)
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‘Yes We Can Can’ by The Pointer Sisters peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1973)
(Saturday, October 13, 1973) — “Yes We Can Can” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Yes We Can Can’ by The Pointer Sisters peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1973)
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‘Free Ride’ by Edgar Winter Group peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1973)
(Saturday, October 13, 1973) — “Free Ride” by Edgar Winter Group peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Free Ride’ by Edgar Winter Group peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1973)
