(Saturday, Setember 30, 1972) — “The Mosquito” by The Doors, the group’s second and final chart single recorded after the July 3, 1971, death of lead singer Jim Morrison, debuted at #87 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘The Mosquito’ by The Doors debuts at #87 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1972)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s
Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Night Out’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1972)
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(Thursday, September 28, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, today recorded “Night Out” at EMI Studios, Abbey Road in London, during sessions for the studio album Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Night Out’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1972)
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Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Country Dreamer’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1972)
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(Tuesday, September 26, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, today recorded “Country Dreamer” at EMI Studios, Abbey Road in London, during sessions for the studio album Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Country Dreamer’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1972)
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‘Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me’ by Mac Davis peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1972)
(Saturday, September 23, 1972) — “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me” by Mac Davis peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks (Sept. 23/30, Oct. 7, 1972). Continue reading ‘Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me’ by Mac Davis peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1972)
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‘Saturday in the Park’ by Chicago peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1972)
(Saturday, September 23, 1972) — “Saturday in the Park” by Chicago peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Saturday in the Park’ by Chicago peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1972)
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‘Honky Cat’ by Elton John peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1972)
(Saturday, September 23, 1972) — “Honky Cat” by Elton John peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Honky Cat’ by Elton John peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1972)
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‘Run to Me’ by Bee Gees peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1972)
(Saturday, September 23, 1972) — “Run to Me” by the Bee Gees peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Run to Me’ by Bee Gees peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1972)
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Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Hi Hi Hi’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1972)
Video: 'Hi, Hi, Hi'
(Wednesday, September 20, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, today recorded “Hi Hi Hi” at EMI Studios, Abbey Road in London, during sessions for the studio album Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Hi Hi Hi’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1972)
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Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Lazy Dynamite’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1972)
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(Saturday, September 16, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, today recorded “Lazy Dynamite” at EMI Studios, Abbey Road in London, during sessions for the studio album Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Lazy Dynamite’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1972)
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‘Black and White’ by Three Dog Night peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1972)
(Saturday, September 16, 1972) — “Black and White” by Three Dog Night peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Black and White’ by Three Dog Night peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1972)
