(Saturday, October 6, 1990) — “Close to You” by Maxi Priest peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Close to You’ by Maxi Priest peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1990)
‘Something Happened on the Way to Heaven’ by Phil Collins peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1990)
(Saturday, October 6, 1990) — “Something Happened on the Way to Heaven” by Phil Collins peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Something Happened on the Way to Heaven’ by Phil Collins peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1990)
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John Lennon records ‘Isolation’ for debut solo album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1970)
Video: 'John Lennon - Isolation - Alternate Takes'
(Tuesday, October 6, 1970; during sessions for John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band) — Former Beatle John Lennon recorded “Isolation” (take 29) today at EMI Studios in London, with fellow ex-Beatle Ringo Starr on drums, for Lennon’s debut solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, released Dec. 11, 1970.
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Ringo Starr’s debut solo single ‘Beaucoups of Blues’/’Coochy Coochy’ released in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1970)
Video: 'Beaucoups Of Blues'
(Monday, October 5, 1970) — “Beaucoups of Blues”/”Coochy Coochy,” the debut single by former Beatle Ringo Starr and the title track to his new second solo album, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading Ringo Starr’s debut solo single ‘Beaucoups of Blues’/’Coochy Coochy’ released in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1970)
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Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) founded 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1970)
Video: 'Sesame Street - Episode 0158 (1970)'
(Monday, October 5, 1970) — The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), an American public broadcaster and television program distributor, began broadcasting today as a successor to National Educational Television (NET), on NET stations in the United States. Continue reading Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) founded 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1970)
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‘Another One Bites the Dust’ by Queen peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)
(Saturday, October 4, 1980) — “Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Oct. 4/11/18, 1980). Continue reading ‘Another One Bites the Dust’ by Queen peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)
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‘Drivin’ My Life Away’ by Eddie Rabbitt peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)
(Saturday, October 4, 1980) — “Drivin’ My Life Away” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Drivin’ My Life Away’ by Eddie Rabbitt peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)
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‘All Over the World’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)
(Saturday, October 4, 1980) — “All Over the World” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘All Over the World’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)
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‘Turn It On Again’ by Genesis peaks at #58 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)
(Saturday, October 4, 1980) — “Turn It On Again” by Genesis peaked at #58 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Turn It On Again’ by Genesis peaks at #58 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)
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Rock star Janis Joplin dies of accidental heroin overdose in Hollywood 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1970)
Video: 'Janis Joplin Final 24 Hours HD'
(Sunday, October 4, 1970, approximately 1:40 a.m. PDT) — American rock star Janis Joplin, ranked number 46 among the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time” by Rolling Stone magazine, died early this morning in her room at Landmark Motor Hotel in Hollywood. Continue reading Rock star Janis Joplin dies of accidental heroin overdose in Hollywood 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1970)
