The next clip is from June 1978. From “Youngline”, it was a best of clip so it was and wasn’t their first appearance on TV. The above, from March, was. Putting it up mainly for Larry smiling at the camera. 🤗

26 September 1898. George Gershwin was born in New York City, USA. Among his best-known works are the classic orchestral compositions, Rhapsody in Blue, and An American in Paris. He also co-composed many songs, notably, Fascinating Rhythm, I Got Rhythm, and Summertime. pic.twitter.com/rejNlLEMAy

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 26, 2022

26 September 1945. Rock legend, Bryan Ferry, was born in Washington, Tyne and Wear. He came to prominence as the lead singer-songwriter with Roxy Music, achieving 3 UK No. 1 albums and 10 UK top 10 singles from 1972 to 1982. He’s also well known for his debonair sartorial style. pic.twitter.com/DnYDFvtORE

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 26, 2022

26 September 1948. Olivia Newton-John was born in Cambridge. She won 4 Grammy awards, and had 5 US No.1 singles, selling an estimated 100 million records worldwide, but she was probably better known for playing Australian, Sandy Olsson, in the 1978 musical film, Grease. pic.twitter.com/3tagBleruv

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 26, 2022

26 September 1969. Abbey Road, the final album The Beatles recorded together, was released. Using an 8 track recording machine, it’s regarded as the most slick and well produced Beatles album, and is the best selling Beatles album worldwide. pic.twitter.com/aCMbXI2GkG

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 26, 2022

26 September 1974. Walls and Bridges was released by John Lennon. It would be his last original album for six years. It contained Whatever Gets You Thru’ The Night, which was Lennon’s only solo single to reach No.1 In the USA or UK while he was alive. pic.twitter.com/vByaW9njKI

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 26, 2022

26 September 2003. English singer-songwriter, Robert Palmer, died (aged 54). He had a sudden heart attack while in a Paris hotel room. He was recently in London recording a Yorkshire TV retrospective called My Kinda’ People. His biggest hit was, Addicted to Love, a US No 1. pic.twitter.com/dLnj2uSt2b

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 26, 2022

UK No.1 on this day in 1969: Creedence Clearwater Revival- Bad Moon Rising https://t.co/gmzaCpt5Xv via @YouTube

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 26, 2022

USA No.1 on this day in 1983: Billy Joel - Tell Her About It https://t.co/oKRczzqAyv via @YouTube

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 26, 2022

27 September 1942. Alvin Stardust (Bernard Jewry), was born in London. He also used the stage name Shane Fenton who had 4 UK Too 40 hits in the early 1960s. He was far more successful as Alvin Stardust having a number of hits in the 1970s, including the UK No.1 hit Jealous Mind. pic.twitter.com/KhNqNRAvXe

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 27, 2022

27 September 1947. Michael Aday (“Meat Loaf”), was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA. His Bat Out of Hell trilogy, Bat Out of Hell, Bat Out of Hell II, and Bat Out of Hell III sold over 50 million worldwide. The 1st album, released in 1977, is one of the best-selling of all time. pic.twitter.com/8Q6A6IwIVH

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 27, 2022

USA No.1 on this day in 1969: The Archies - Sugar Sugar https://t.co/uQp7aHC0dQ via @YouTube

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 27, 2022

UK No.1 on this day in 1983: Culture Club - Karma Chameleon https://t.co/iwIrDVL6Tv via @YouTube

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 27, 2022

28 September 1938. Ben E King was born in Henderson, North Carolina, He was one of the lead singers of The Drifters, the co-composer of Stand by Me, a UK No.1 in 1987, and the lead singer on the group’s only US No.1 hit, Save the Last Dance for Me. pic.twitter.com/2NX4E08n06

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 28, 2022