Throwback Thursday: Buddy Holly & The Crickets Go On The Ed Sullivan Show

Throwback Thursday: Buddy Holly & The Crickets Go On The Ed Sullivan Show

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59 years ago today, “Buddy Holly & the Crickets” made their debut appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, performing their rock and roll hits “That’ll be the Day” and “Peggy Sue,” which had been released earlier that year. This nationally televised concert marked the beginning of an intense touring schedule for the group, ultimately culminating in that fatal plane crash on February 3, 1959.

 

 

Throwback Thursday: ABBA Begins Its First Tour of Europe

Throwback Thursday: ABBA Begins Its First Tour of Europe

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This day in 1974, Swedish pop group, ABBA, began its first tour of Europe, marking the group’s debut circuit outside their homeland. One of the most commercially successful pop groups in history, ABBA skyrocketed to fame by winning the Eurovision Song Contest of that same year, introducing to the world their now infamous hit “Waterloo.” The beginning of their European tour, which brought them to Denmark, West Germany and Austria, was anything but a success – even forcing the group to cancel a handful of appearances. However, by January of 1975, disco fever swept through Europe and the States, and ABBA was playing to sold out audiences everywhere they went. Mamma Mia!

Throwback Thursday: Sesame Street Debuts on PBS

Throwback Thursday: Sesame Street Debuts on PBS

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47 years ago today, the beloved children’s show, Sesame Street, debuted on PBS, and since then, we haven’t stopped singing classic jingles like “Rubber Ducky,” “Elmo’s Song” or the jaunty opening theme that will forever be stuck in your head. Now, in its 46th season, Sesame Street continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of its viewers, with over 20 international co-productions and an audience that spans 140 countries. That’s a lot of sunny days!