Irene
Sep 7 Revival of Harry Tierney and Joseph McCarthy's 1919 musical "Irene", starring Debbie Reynolds, closes at Minskoff Theater, NYC, after 605 performances
Whatever Gets You Thru the Night
Sep 23 John Lennon's single "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night", featuring Elton John, released in US; it was Lennon's only solo No. 1 single during his lifetime
Gypsy
Sep 23 Revival of Jules Styne and Stephen Sondheim's musical "Gypsy" opens at Winter Garden Theater, NYC; runs for 120 performances, Angela Lansbury wins Tony Award for her role as Mama Rose
- Sep 26 Apple Records releases John Lennon's fifth studio album, "Walls & Bridges" in US; features No. 1 single "Whatever Gets You Through the Night" (with Elton John) and "#9 Dream"
Music History
Sep 28 "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" single by Aretha Franklin peaks at #47
Music History
Sep 28 "I'm A Ramblin' Man" by Waylon Jennings peaks at #75
- Sep 28 "Live It Up Part 1" by the Isley Brothers peaks at #52
Music History
Sep 28 "Papa Don't Take No Mess Part 1" by James Brown peaks at #31
- Sep 28 "Rock Me Gently" by Andy Kim peaks at #1
- Sep 28 "Surfin' USA" by Beach Boys reenters chart & peaks at #36
- Sep 28 British rock guitarist Mick Ronson joins Mott the Hoople
- Sep 28 John Lennon appears as guest DJ on WNEW-FM (NYC)
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