(Saturday, May 8, 1999) — “Livin’ la Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for five consecutive weeks (May 8/15/22/29, June 5, 1999). Continue reading ‘Livin’ la Vida Loca’ by Ricky Martin peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1999)
Lennon, Ono interviewed for ‘Scene and Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1969)
Video: 'The Beatles Tapes John Lennon Interview June 1969 Pt 1 David Wigg RARE' (May 8, 1969 at 0:07-3:27/4:26-12:47)
(Thursday, May 8, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were interviewed today by David Wigg at The Beatles’ Apple headquarters in London’s Savile Row for the May 11 and May 18, 1969, editions of the BBC Radio 1 program Scene And Heard. Continue reading Lennon, Ono interviewed for ‘Scene and Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1969)
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‘Our Love’ by Tommy Dorsey peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 6 1939)
(Saturday, May 6, 1939) — “Our Love” by Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra (Jack Leonard, vocal) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for two consecutive weeks (May 6/13, 1939). Continue reading ‘Our Love’ by Tommy Dorsey peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 6 1939)
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Lennon, Ono interviewed by The Washington Post 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1969)
Video: 'John Lennon: Kaleidoscope Eyes - Part Five' (May 5, 1969 at 5:14-9:59)
(Monday, May 5, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were interviewed today by Leroy Aarons of The Washington Post at The Beatles’ Apple headquarters in London’s Savile Row, expounding at great length about their bed-in, peace campaign and various joint artistic projects. Continue reading Lennon, Ono interviewed by The Washington Post 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1969)
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‘Reunited’ by Peaches & Herb peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1979)
(Saturday, May 5, 1979) — “Reunited” by Peaches & Herb peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (May 5/12/19/26, 1979). Continue reading ‘Reunited’ by Peaches & Herb peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1979)
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‘Music Box Dancer’ by Frank Mills peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1979)
(Saturday, May 5, 1979) — “Music Box Dancer” by Frank Mills peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Music Box Dancer’ by Frank Mills peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1979)
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‘I Want Your Love’ by Chic peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1979)
(Saturday, May 5, 1979) — “I Want Your Love” by Chic peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Want Your Love’ by Chic peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1979)
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‘Blow Away’ by George Harrison peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1979)
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(Saturday, May 5, 1979) — “Blow Away” by former Beatle George Harrison peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Blow Away’ by George Harrison peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1979)
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First Grammy Awards ceremony to recognize achievements in music industry held 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1959)
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(Monday, May 4, 1959, evening PDT) — The 1st Annual Grammy Awards, presented by The Recording Academy to recognize achievements in the music industry, was held tonight at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Continue reading First Grammy Awards ceremony to recognize achievements in music industry held 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1959)
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Three Beatles attend wrap party for ‘The Magic Christian’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1969)
Video: 'Will The Real Mr. Sellers Please Stand Up (1969)' (May 4, 1969, at 20:58-21:22)
(Sunday, May 4, 1969; during sessions for Abbey Road) — Ringo Starr, John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles attended a wrap party tonight at Les Ambassadeurs in London, for the film The Magic Christian, which had concluded principal photography on May 2, 1969. Continue reading Three Beatles attend wrap party for ‘The Magic Christian’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1969)
