Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

Paul McCartney and Wings begin recording sessions for ‘Band On The Run’ album at EMI’s studio in Lagos, Nigeria 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney Band on the Run BBC Documentary classic albums'

(Monday, September 3, 1973) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band Wings began recording sessions for Band On The Run, the group’s third studio album (McCartney’s fifth album after leaving The Beatles in April 1970) today at EMI’s studio in Lagos, Nigeria, tracking “Ma Moonia,” a working title for “Mamunia.” Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings begin recording sessions for ‘Band On The Run’ album at EMI’s studio in Lagos, Nigeria 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1973) →

‘If You Want Me to Stay’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 1 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 1, 1973) — “If You Want Me to Stay” by Sly and the Family Stone peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘If You Want Me to Stay’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 1 1973) →

The Doors officially disband two years after Jim Morrison’s death 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Doors


Video: 'The Doors - Live @The Hollywood Bowl '72' (Audio of the band's final public performance as the original incarnation of The Doors, recorded Sept. 10, 1972)

(Thursday, August 30, 1973) — The surviving members of The Doors decided to call it quits today, after two years and two albums without their late singer Jim Morrison. Continue reading The Doors officially disband two years after Jim Morrison’s death 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1973) →

‘Brother Louie’ by Stories peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 25, 1973) — “Brother Louie” by Stories peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 1973). Continue reading ‘Brother Louie’ by Stories peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1973) →

‘Top of the World’ by Lynn Anderson peaks at #74 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 25, 1973) — “Top of the World” by Lynn Anderson peaked at #74 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Top of the World’ by Lynn Anderson peaks at #74 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1973) →

‘Touch Me in the Morning’ by Diana Ross peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 18, 1973) — “Touch Me in the Morning” by Diana Ross peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Touch Me in the Morning’ by Diana Ross peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1973) →

‘Get Down’ by Gilbert O’Sullivan peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 18, 1973) — “Get Down” by Gilbert O’Sullivan peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Get Down’ by Gilbert O’Sullivan peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1973) →

‘Feelin’ Stronger Every Day’ by Chicago peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 18, 1973) — “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” by Chicago peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Feelin’ Stronger Every Day’ by Chicago peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1973) →

‘Live and Let Die’ by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1973)

1970s, James Bond, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s

(Saturday, August 11, 1973) — “Live and Let Die” by Paul McCartney & Wings peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks, the most successful James Bond film theme to date. Continue reading ‘Live and Let Die’ by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1973) →

‘Monster Mash’ by Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett re-charts, peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 11, 1973) — “Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week, having re-charted 11 years after going to #1 on Oct. 20, 1962. Continue reading ‘Monster Mash’ by Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett re-charts, peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1973) →