Video: 'Red Rose Speedway (Archive Collection)' (first 9 videos constitutes original album)
(Monday, April 30, 1973) — Red Rose Speedway, the second studio album by the British–American rock band Wings, although credited to “Paul McCartney and Wings,” was released today in the U.S. (May 4, 1973, in the UK). Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings release ‘Red Rose Speedway’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1973)
(Saturday, April 28, 1973) — “The Cisco Kid” by War peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Cisco Kid’ by War peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 28 1973)
(Saturday, April 28, 1973) — “Masterpiece” by The Temptations peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Masterpiece’ by The Temptations peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 28 1973)
(Saturday, April 28, 1973) — “The Twelfth of Never” by Donny Osmond peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Twelfth of Never’ by Donny Osmond peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 28 1973)
(Saturday, April 28, 1973) — “Walk on the Wild Side” by Lou Reed peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ by Lou Reed peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 28 1973)
(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)
(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)
(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)
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)
(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)
