(Saturday, April 30, 1977) — “So Into You” by Atlanta Rhythm Section peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
‘Theme from Charlie’s Angels’ by Henry Mancini peaks at #45 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1977)
(Saturday, April 30, 1977) — “Theme from Charlie’s Angels” by Henry Mancini and His Orchestra peaked at #45 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft’ by Klaatu peaks at #62 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1977)
(Saturday, April 30, 1977) — “Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft” by Klaatu peaked at #62 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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Elvis Presley records ‘Jailhouse Rock’ in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1957)
Video: 'Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock [Alternate Takes 3-5]'
(Tuesday, April 30, 1957, 10:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m. PDT) — Elvis Presley recorded the song “Jailhouse Rock,” the title song to his next movie, today at Radio Recorders recording studio in Los Angeles, California.
The song as recorded by Presley is #67 on Rolling Stone‘s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”
Video: 'ELVIS PRESLEY - JAILHOUSE ROCK - REMASTERED [take 6] IN STEREO'
Video: 'Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock (Audio)'
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Boulder Dam officially renamed Hoover Dam 70 years ago today #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1947)
Video: 'American Experience Hoover Dam'
(Wednesday, April 30, 1947) — U.S. President Harry S. Truman signed a resolution today changing the name of Boulder Dam, a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the U.S. states of Nevada and Arizona, to Hoover Dam, after former President Herbert Hoover. Continue reading Boulder Dam officially renamed Hoover Dam 70 years ago today #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1947)
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The Monkees essentially complete ‘Cuddly Toy’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1967)
Video: 'Cuddly Toy (Harry Nilsson demo, mono remix)' (at 35:34)
(Saturday, April 29, 1967, 8:00 p.m.-midnight PST) — The Monkees essentially finish recording “Cuddly Toy” tonight, completing the vocals at Studio C, RCA Recording Studios in Hollywood, the first track to be recorded for the group’s next studio album Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. Continue reading The Monkees essentially complete ‘Cuddly Toy’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1967)
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John Lennon attends 14 Hour Technicolour Dream benefit in London 50 years ago this hour #OTD #OnThisDay (Apr 29 1967)
Video: '14 Hour Technicolour Dream' (Lennon appears at 2:31-4:07)
(Saturday, April 29, 1967, 8:00 p.m. BST) — John Lennon of The Beatles attended the 14-hour Technicolor Dream multi-artist happening featuring poets, artists and musicians tonight at Alexandra Palace in London. Continue reading John Lennon attends 14 Hour Technicolour Dream benefit in London 50 years ago this hour #OTD #OnThisDay (Apr 29 1967)
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‘Thrillington’ album by Percy ‘Thrills’ Thrillington released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1977)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Thrillington' (11 videos)
(Friday, April 29, 1977) — The album Thrillington, an album produced by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, under the pseudonym of Percy “Thrills” Thrillington, featuring instrumental cover versions of his 1971 album, Ram, was released today in the UK (May 17, 1977 in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Thrillington’ album by Percy ‘Thrills’ Thrillington released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1977)
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‘A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You’ by The Monkees peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1967)
(Saturday, April 29, 1967) — “A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You” by The Monkees peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Music to Watch Girls By’ by Andy Williams peaks at #34 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1967)
(Saturday, April 29, 1967) — “Music to Watch Girls By” by Andy Williams peaked at #34 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Music to Watch Girls By’ by Andy Williams peaks at #34 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1967)
