Video: 'Paul McCartney Interview with Geraldo Riviera October 24, 1979' (starts repeating at 7:19)
(Wednesday, October 24, 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney was honored today by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most successful composer and music performer of all time. Continue reading Paul McCartney receives Guinness award 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1979)
Video: 'Sir Paul McCartney & Wings - Arrow Through Me [New Master Exp.] [HD]' (video taped June 6, 1979)
(Saturday, October 13, 1979) — “Arrow Through Me” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings, the second single from their album Back to the Egg, peaked at #29 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Arrow Through Me’ by Wings peaks at #29 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1979)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At Buddy Holly Week, Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK (Friday 14th September 1979)'
(Friday, September 14, 1979, 8:00 p.m. BST) — Paul McCartney performed “It’s So Easy” and “Bo Diddley” tonight at the Hammersmith Odeon in London as part of the grand finale of the fourth annual Buddy Holly Week celebration. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at Buddy Holly tribute concert 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1979)
Video: 'Ringo Starr & Bill Wyman answering phones on the Jerry Lewis Telethon 1979'
(Monday, September 3, 1979) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr appeared today at the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas as a special guest on the annual “The Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon,” an annual Labor Day telethon to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Continue reading Ringo Starr appears on ‘Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1979)
Video: 'Sir Paul McCartney & Wings - Arrow Through Me [New Master Exp.] [HD]' (videotaped June 6, 1979)
(Saturday, August 25, 1979) — “Arrow Through Me” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings, the second single from their album Back to the Egg, debuted at #83 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Arrow Through Me’ by Wings debuts at #83 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1979)
Video: 'Monty Python's Life of Brian' trailer
(Friday, August 17, 1979, 12:30 EDT) — Monty Python’s Life of Brian, a British comedy film about a young Jewish man who is born on the same day as — and next door to — Jesus Christ, and is subsequently mistaken for the Messiah, opened today at Cinema 1 theater in Manhattan in New York City. Continue reading ‘Monty Python’s Life of Brian’ opens in Midtown Manhattan 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 1979)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Arrow Through Me' (videotaped June 6, 1979)
(Monday, August 13, 1979) — The single “Arrow Through Me”/“Old Siam, Sir” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings was released today in the U.S., the second single from the band’s album Back to the Egg. Continue reading ‘Arrow Through Me’/’Old Siam, Sir’ by Wings released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 13 1979)
(Saturday, July 28, 1979) — “Getting Closer” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Getting Closer’ by Wings peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1979)
Video: 'George Harrison - Faster'
(Friday, July 13, 1979) — “Faster”/”Your Love Is Forever” by ex-Beatle George Harrison was released today in the UK as the third single from his studio album George Harrison, released in the U.S. Feb. 14, 1979 (Feb. 23, 1979 in the UK). Continue reading ‘Faster’/’Your Love Is Forever’ single by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1979)
(Saturday, June 16, 1979) — “Getting Closer” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings debuted at #64 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Getting Closer’ by Wings debuts at #64 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1979)
