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Month: March 1978

1978 – Buddy Holly: 20 Golden Greats UK… Read more

1978 – Buddy Holly: 20 Golden Greats UK…

1978 – Buddy Holly: 20 Golden Greats UK LP is no. 1 chart topper.

Stu Sweatman No Comments 10:44 pm
1978 – In today’s issue of Rolling Stone, it’s reported that Fleetwood Mac… Read more

1978 – In today’s issue of Rolling Stone, it’s reported that Fleetwood Mac…

1978 – In today’s issue of Rolling Stone, it’s reported that Fleetwood Mac are planning on performing in Moscow. However, their adviser Michael Shapiro says there’s one small condition: “Everything of course, depends on world peace.”

Stu Sweatman No Comments 1:27 am
1978 – Bill Kenny of the legendary harmony… Read more

1978 – Bill Kenny of the legendary harmony…

1978 – Bill Kenny of the legendary harmony group the Ink Spots dies.

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1978 – The Police sign to A&M Records. Read more

1978 – The Police sign to A&M Records.

  1978 – The Police sign to A&M Records.

Stu Sweatman No Comments 3:56 pm
1978 – All You Need is Cash (Eric Idle’s Beatle satire)… Read more

1978 – All You Need is Cash (Eric Idle’s Beatle satire)…

1978 – All You Need is Cash (Eric Idle’s Beatle satire) gets its first TV showing. By The Rutles – Rhino (1996) – Comedy Rock, Pop/Rock Short of a reunion and tour by the Rutles, this DVD is the deepest and widest-ranging experience of the group that any fan is likely to see. The Rutles: […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 10:52 am
1978 – Billy Joel made his UK live debut at London’s Dury Lane Theatre. Read more

1978 – Billy Joel made his UK live debut at London’s Dury Lane Theatre.

1978 – Billy Joel made his UK live debut at London’s Dury Lane Theatre.

Stu Sweatman No Comments 9:08 pm
1978 – Blondie were at No.2 in the UK with their version of Randy Read more

1978 – Blondie were at No.2 in the UK with their version of Randy

1978 – Blondie were at No.2 in the UK with their version of Randy & The Rainbows 1963 US hit, ‘Denis.’

Stu Sweatman No Comments 9:49 pm
1978 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Night Fever,”… Read more

1978 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Night Fever,”…

1978 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Night Fever,” Bee Gees. “Stayin’ Alive” and “How Deep Is Your Love” are still in the top 10 when this third consecutive No. 1 single from the soundtrack to “Saturday Night Fever” reaches No. 8. The last group to have three songs in the top 10 at […]

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1978 – California Jam 2 draws 250,000 fans… Read more

1978 – California Jam 2 draws 250,000 fans…

1978 – California Jam 2 draws 250,000 fans to Ontario Motor Speedway near Los Angeles to hear Ted Nugent, Aerosmith, Foreigner and others. ABC televise event. Double LP released.

Stu Sweatman No Comments 12:31 am
1978 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Night Fever,”… Read more

1978 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Night Fever,”…

1978 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Night Fever,” The Bee Gees. The song is the third consecutive No. 1 single from the “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack.

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1978 – Genesis’s Follow You Follow… Read more

1978 – Genesis’s Follow You Follow…

1978 – Genesis’s Follow You Follow Me enters UK chart.

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1978 – Little Feat hit UK LP chart with… Read more

1978 – Little Feat hit UK LP chart with…

1978 – Little Feat hit UK LP chart with Waiting for Columbus.

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