Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

‘Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree’ by Dawn featuring Tony Orlando peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, April 21, 1973) — “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree” by Dawn featuring Tony Orlando peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Apr. 21/28, May 5/12, 1973). Continue reading ‘Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree’ by Dawn featuring Tony Orlando peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1973) →

‘Sing’ by The Carpenters peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, April 21, 1973) — “Sing” by The Carpenters peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sing’ by The Carpenters peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1973) →

‘Stir It Up’ by Johnny Nash peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, April 21, 1973) — “Stir It Up” by Johnny Nash peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Stir It Up’ by Johnny Nash peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1973) →

‘James Paul McCartney’ TV special starring Paul McCartney and Wings debuts on ABC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 16 1973)

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


Video: 'James Paul McCartney and Wings (TV special 1973)'

(Monday, April 16, 1973, 8:00 p.m. EST) — James Paul McCartney, a television special produced by ATV and starring English musician Paul McCartney and his then-current rock group Wings, was first broadcast tonight on the ABC network in the United States. Continue reading ‘James Paul McCartney’ TV special starring Paul McCartney and Wings debuts on ABC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 16 1973) →

‘Danny’s Song’ by Anne Murray peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, April 14, 1973) — “Danny’s Song” by Anne Murray peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Danny’s Song’ by Anne Murray peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1973) →

‘Call Me (Come Back Home)’ by Al Green peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, April 14, 1973) — “Call Me (Come Back Home)” by Al Green peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Call Me (Come Back Home)’ by Al Green peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1973) →

‘My Love’ by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #73 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1973)

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

(Saturday, April 14, 1973) — “My Love” by Paul McCartney & Wings debuted at #73 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘My Love’ by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #73 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1973) →

The Beatles’ ‘1962-1966’ and ‘1967-1970’ greatest hits double albums debut on USA charts 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1973)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - 1962 - 1966 "The Red Album" (1973)' (26 videos)

(Saturday, April 14, 1973) — 1962–1966, also known as the “Red Album,” 1967–1970, also known as the “Blue Album,” two compilation albums of hit songs by the English rock music band The Beatles, spanning the years indicated in the title, debuted on today’s Billboard Top 200 albums chart at #94 and #97 respectively. Continue reading The Beatles’ ‘1962-1966’ and ‘1967-1970’ greatest hits double albums debut on USA charts 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1973) →

‘That’ll Be the Day’ British coming of age drama film co-starring Ringo Starr premieres in London 50 years ago #OnThisday #OTD (Apr 12 1973)

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


Video: 'That'll Be The Day'

(Thursday, April 12, 1973) — That’ll Be the Day, a film about a gifted but wayward young man who finally discovers a sense of purpose when he decides to turn his love of music into a career (loosely-based on John Lennon’s early years), premiered today at ABC 2 cinema on Shaftsbury Avenue in London. Continue reading ‘That’ll Be the Day’ British coming of age drama film co-starring Ringo Starr premieres in London 50 years ago #OnThisday #OTD (Apr 12 1973) →

Paul McCartney and Wings film promotional video for ‘My Love’ single in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1973)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - My Love (Original film) 1973'

(Sunday, April 8, 1973) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings filmed the group’s promotional video new single “My Love” today in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings film promotional video for ‘My Love’ single in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1973) →