May 3, Chicago III had already spent weeks in the Top 10. It was famously kept out of the #1 spot only by the massive Jesus Christ Superstar soundtrack.

A "Triple Threat": Remarkably, on this date, Chicago's first two albums (Chicago Transit Authority and Chicago II) were also still on the charts, meaning the band had three double albums charting simultaneously—a rare feat in music history.

Hour One

Mikaela Davis Nothins's On The Radio

Little Feat Old Folks Boogie

The Guess Who No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature

Grand Funk Railroad The Loco-Motion

Glenn Frey Route 66

AJ Croce Better Day

Reverend Payton's Big Damn Band Are You Gonna Rise?

Elvis Presley All Shook Up

Herman's Hermits Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter

The Midnight Callers Down On My Luck

Molly Tuttle Everything Burns

Eric Clapton Lay Down Sally

Davina and the Vagabonds Knock Me A Kiss

Buffalo Wabs & the Price Hill Hustle Oh Ramona

Hour Two

Chicago Anyway You Want It

Chicago Long Time No See

Chicago Harry Truman

Chicago Old Days

The Labra Brothers The Move

Hot Chocolate Every 1's A Winner

Maggie Rose Underestimate

Them Vibes Funky Family

Isaac and The Soul Machine Champagne

Beth Hart Mean Ole Man Of Mine

Stealers Wheel Stuck In The Middle With You

Chet Vincent Sweet Mary

Donnie Iris That's The Way Love Ought To Be

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Funny How It Works Out. We just honored Ringo in the last program. On April 29, 1969, Ringo Starr recorded his lead vocal for the track at Abbey Road Studios. "Octopus's Garden" is one of the most beloved tracks from The Beatles' 1969 masterpiece, Abbey Road.

Hour One

Bee Gees Fanny (Be Tender With My Love)

Savage Garden Truly, Madly, Deeply

Pat Metheny Group (Cross The) Heartland

Jennifer Warnes I Know A Heartache When I See One

Perez Prado Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White

Louis Armstrong Hello Dolly

Doris Day Again

Pokey LaFarge Get it 'Fore It's' Gone

England Dan/John Ford Coley We'll Never Have To Say Goodbye Again

Cher/Peter Cetera After All

Diana Krall Let's Fall In Love

Elvis Costello/Burt Bacharach Toledo

The Carpenters There's A Kind Of Hush

Andy Williams Can't Get Used To Losing You

Hour Two

Gloria Estefan & MSM Anything For You

Stan Getz/Charlie Bird Desafinado

Willie Nelson Georgia On My Mind

Ray Charles Together Again

Tommy James & the Shondells Lost In Your Eyes

Elton John Believe

TOTO I Won't Hold You Back

Tony Orlando & Dawn He Don't Love You

Phil Collins You'll Be In My Heart

Journey Lights

Leo Sayer When I Need You

She & Him Linger Still

Ed Ames My Cup Runneth Over

Octopus's Garden Ringo Starr

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On April 26th, 1978: Ringo Starr’s TV special Ringo (a musical take on The Prince and the Pauper) aired, featuring narration by George Harrison.

Friday April 24th, 2026: Ringo Starr released his brand-new 22nd studio album, 'Long Long Road'.

Hour One

Ma Rainey Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

The Rolling Stones Brown Sugar

Van Halen Summer Nights

I Remember Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs

Jackie Blue Ozark Mountain Daredevils

Linda Ronstadt It Doesn't Matter Anymore

Smilo & The Ghost Phantom & The Lonely Heart

Marc Broussard You'll Be Sorry

Courtney Barnett Wonder

Graham Parker & The Rumour Jolie Jolie

The Easybeats Good Times

Donnie Vie Plain Jane

Surferjetts Surfer's Slide

The Bindley Hardware Co. Akimbo Boogie

Cat Clyde Man's World

Hour Two

Ringo Starr Choose Love

Playing For Change The Weight

Ray Wylie Hubbard Bad Trick

Howl'in Wolf Goin Down Slow

Ringo Starr Back Off Boogaloo

The Power Station Some Like It Hot

Juliana Hatfield Universal Heart-Beat

Russ Ballard Voices

Supertramp The Logical Song

Gary Wright Dreamweaver

Paul McCartney & Wings With A Little Luck

Jim Donovan Sun King Warriors The Last Dance

Ringo Starr Photograph

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Glen Campbell's Birthday (1936–2017) The American country-pop singer, virtuoso guitarist, (the Wrecking Crew) and television host who became a definitive crossover star in the late 1960s and 1970s. He is best known for hits like "Rhinestone Cowboy" and his long-running variety show, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour. Diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2011, he embarked on a brave "Goodbye Tour" documented in the film.

Hour One

Glenn Campbell Wichita Lineman

Sade Smooth Operator

Pablo Cruise Love Will Find A Way

Spyro Gyro Catching The Sun

Dire Straits So Far Away

Soul Asylum Rhinestone Cowboy

Bobby McFerrin Sunshine of Your Love

Marty Balin Hearts

Blood, Sweat & Tears Hi-De-Ho "That Old Sweet Roll"

Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Dreams of the Everyday Housewife

Sarah Vaughn Black Coffee

Charles Mingus Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting

Peter Cetera/Amy Grant The Next Time I Fall

Maggie Rose Red Shoes

Hour Two

The Lettermen By The Time I Get To Phoenix

Paul Carrack How Long

Stanley Jordan Eleanor Rigby

Fleetwood Mac Everywhere

Elvis Presley Viva LasVegas

Kay Starr Wheel of Fortune

Wynton Marsalis When You Wish Upon A Star

Toto It's A Feeling

Glenn Campbell Gentle On My Mind

Fastball Let Me Love You

Billy Vaughn A Swingin' Safari

Glenn Campbell True Grit

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1982: Simon & Garfunkel Reunite — The duo began a world tour following their massive Central Park concert, though the reunion was short-lived due to continued friction.

Hour One

Fine Young Cannibals She Drives Me Crazy

The Cherry Drops Far Out!

Jeremy & The Harlequins A Broken Clock

Palmyra Delran & The Doppel Gang Hold Tight

INXS What You Need

The Vindys Trap Door

Sugaray Rayford Margin Call

Levon Helm When I Go Away

Ben E. King Supernatural Thing Pt 1.

Elton John Philadelphia Freedom

Hard Working American Work For Peace

John Mellencamp R.O.C.K. In The USA (A Salute To 60's Rock)

Debbie Harry French Kissin In The USA

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers American Dream Plan B

The Rolling Stones Harlem Shuffle

Hour Two

Harpers Bizarre 59th Street Bridge (Feeling Groovy)

YES America

Jerry Douglas/Mumford & Sons The Boxer

The Bangles Hazy Shade of Winter

The Lemonheads Mrs. Robinson

Mike + the Mechanics All I Need Is A Miracle

The Smithereens Green Thoughts

The Pretenders Hollywood Perfume

Peter Frampton Lions At The Gate

Peter Frampton Show Me The Way

Talking Heads Once In A Lifetime

Tears For Fears Pale Shelter

Kate Bush Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)

Depeche Mode Never Let Me Down Again

Paul Simon Hearts and Bones

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"Let It Be" is the final single released by The Beatles before Paul McCartney announced his departure from the band. By April 15, 1970, the song was not just a pop hit; it was a cultural phenomenon that defined the Adult Contemporary and Easy Listening landscape of the new decade.

Hour One

Seals and Crofts Diamond Girl

The Mama's and the Papa's Creeque Alley

The Souther Hillman Furay Band Border Town

Sheryl Crow Superstar

Young The Giant Already There

Grover Washington Jr. Snake Eyes

Billy Preston Outa-Space

Isaak Hayes I Stand Accused

Enya Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)

The California Honeydrops 365 Flavors

The Soul Of Philly Willow Creek Rhythm

Barbra Lewis Hello Stranger

Daryl Hall & John Oats Say It Isn't So

Walk Off The Earth Killing Me Softly

Hour Two

Bing Crosby Quicksilver

Edison's Lighthouse Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes

Najee Tokyo Blue

Bobby Goldsboro Honey

Jack Blanchard/Misty Morgan Tennessee Bird Walk

Dr. Hook Sexy Eyes

Peggy Lee Sweet Happy Life

The Rippingtons Tourist In Paradise

Dinah Washington I Get A Kick Out Of You

Robert Palmer She Makes My Day

Morgan King Sunny

Chicago Beginnings/Colour My World

The Beatles Let It Be

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Mellencamp’s Breakthrough: On this exact day (April 12, 1982), John Cougar (Mellencamp) released his fifth studio album, American Fool. It would eventually hit #1 and feature the classics "Jack & Diane" and "Hurts So Good."

Hour One

ELO Fire On High

Elton John Bennie & the Jets

Brian Ray Pirate Radio

Mikaela Davis Starlite

The Cure High

Haircut 100 Love Plus One

Imelda May Tainted Love

A Flock Of Seagulls I Ran (So Far Away)

Donnie Iris & the Cruisers My Girl

The Hooten Hallers Breaking Glass

Low Cut Connie Oh Yea

Badfinger Rock of All Ages

The Sugar Twins For You

Pat Travers Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)

Joe Tex I Gotcha

Hour Two

Voice of the Beehive I Think I Love You

The Partridge Family Echo Valley 2-6809

Dusty Springfield How Can I Be Sure

The Partridge Family I Can Hear Your Heartbeat

David Cassidy I Woke Up In Love This Morning

The Rolling Stones Shake Your Hips

Mink Deville Gunslinger

Flamin' Groovies Shake Some Action

Jackie DeShannon Dream Boy

Donna Summer On The Radio

Spinners Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me Girl

Tropidellic Home To You

The Turtles Guide For The Married Man

John Mellencamp Can You Take It

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Some Martini Lounge Talking Points: Recorded in December 1986 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre (often associated with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra tour), Live in Australia is a landmark 1987 live album and video capturing Elton John at a pivotal, high-stakes moment.

The show is considered a defining, "career-saving" moment of professionalism, with the album reaching No. 3 in the UK and No. 24 on the US Billboard 200.

Hour One

Stevie Wonder I Wish

TSOP Soul Train

Bertie Higgins Key Largo

The Bob Crew Generation Music To Watch The Girls Go By

Steely Dan Peg

Bill Acker Stranger On The Shore

Vanessa Williams Save The Best For Last

New Classic Singers Call Me

Air Supply Sweet Dreams

The Pointer Sisters Should I Do It

Peter White What Does It Take (To Win Your Heart)

Bobby Darin Beyond The Sea

Bread Hooked On A Feeling

Carly Simon Nobody Does It Better

Barry Manilow Can't Smile Without You

Hour Two

Elton John Take Me To The Pilot

The Carpenters Only Yesterday

Kenny G Don't Make Me Wait For Love

Billie Holiday I'll Be Seeing You

Perry Como Round and Round

Culture Club Do You Really Want To Hurt Me

ELO Telephone Line

Michael Franks On My Way Home To You

Ruth Brown I Don't Know

Gino Vannelli Living Inside Myself

The Cars Drive

Julie Andrews A Little Bit In Love

John Denver Shanghai Breezes

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