(Saturday, October 25, 1980) — “He’s So Shy” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘He’s So Shy’ by The Pointer Sisters peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1980)
‘Midnight Rocks’ by Al Stewart peaks at #24 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1980)
(Saturday, October 25, 1980) — “Midnight Rocks” by Al Stewart peaked at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Midnight Rocks’ by Al Stewart peaks at #24 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1980)
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John Lennon releases ‘(Just Like) Starting Over’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1980)
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(Friday, October 24, 1980) — “(Just Like) Starting Over,” a song written and performed by former Beatle John Lennon, was released as a single today both in the United States and the United Kingdom. Continue reading John Lennon releases ‘(Just Like) Starting Over’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1980)
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‘I Want to Be Wanted’ by Brenda Lee peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1960)
(Monday, October 24, 1960) — “I Want to Be Wanted” by Brenda Lee peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Want to Be Wanted’ by Brenda Lee peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1960)
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Paul McCartney tracks ‘Rode All Night’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 22 1970)
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(Thursday, October 22, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “Rode All Night” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney tracks ‘Rode All Night’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 22 1970)
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Kennedy and Nixon debate Cuba, Quemoy issue, atomic testing and U.S. prestige in fourth and final TV debate 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1960)
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(Friday, October 21, 1960, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT; during the 1960 United States presidential election) — The two leading candidates for President of the United States, Senator John F. Kennedy, a Democrat, and Vice President Richard M. Nixon, a Republican, clashed before a national television audience tonight at ABC Studios in New York City over U.S. policy toward Cuba and the Chinese offshore islands of Quemoy and Matsu in their fourth and final televised debate. Continue reading Kennedy and Nixon debate Cuba, Quemoy issue, atomic testing and U.S. prestige in fourth and final TV debate 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1960)
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Elton John performs at Memorial Coliseum in Portland 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1980)
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(Monday, October 20, 1980, scheduled for 8 p.m. PDT; during the 1980 World Tour) — Rock music star Elton John performed tonight at Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon. Continue reading Elton John performs at Memorial Coliseum in Portland 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1980)
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Paul McCartney records ‘When The Wind Is Blowing’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1970)
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(Tuesday, October 20, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “When The Wind Is Blowing” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney records ‘When The Wind Is Blowing’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1970)
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‘I Don’t Have the Heart’ by James Ingram peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1990)
(Saturday, October 20, 1990) — “I Don’t Have the Heart” by James Ingram peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Don’t Have the Heart’ by James Ingram peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1990)
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Paul McCartney records ‘I Lie Around’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1970)
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(Monday, October 19, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “I Lie Around” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney records ‘I Lie Around’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1970)
