Category Archives: The Beatles 1970s

‘Band on the Run’ studio album by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #33 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1973)


Video: 'Band On The Run (full album) by Paul McCartney and Wings' (note: the original North American releases contained "Helen Wheels" track 8 between "No Words" and "Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)"

(Saturday, December 22, 1973)Band on the Run, the third studio album by the British–American rock band Paul McCartney and Wings, debut at #33 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. Continue reading ‘Band on the Run’ studio album by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #33 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1973)

‘You’re Sixteen’ by Ringo Starr debuts at #75 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1973)

(Saturday, December 15, 1973) — “You’re Sixteen” by former Beatle Ringo Starr, the second single from his first solo rock music album Ringo, debuted at #75 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘You’re Sixteen’ by Ringo Starr debuts at #75 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1973)

‘Mind Games’ studio album by John Lennon peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1973)


Video: 'John Lennon - Mind Games (Full Album)' (12 clips)

(Saturday, December 8, 1973)Mind Games, the fourth studio album by English musician John Lennon, peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for three consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Mind Games’ studio album by John Lennon peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1973)

Ringo Starr releases ‘You’re Sixteen’/’Devil Woman’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1973)


Video: 'You're Sixteen (You’re Beautiful And You’re Mine)'

(Monday, December 3, 1973) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr released “You’re Sixteen“/”Devil Woman” in the U.S. today, the second single from his first solo rock music album Ringo (released in the UK on Feb. 8, 1974). Continue reading Ringo Starr releases ‘You’re Sixteen’/’Devil Woman’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1973)

Paul McCartney & Wings release ‘Band on the Run’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1973)


Video: 'Band On The Run (full album) by Paul McCartney and Wings'

(Friday, November 30, 1973)Band on the Run, the third studio album by the British–American rock band Paul McCartney and Wings, was released today in the UK (Dec. 5, 1973, in the U.S.). Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings release ‘Band on the Run’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1973)

‘Photograph’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1973)


Video: 'Ringo Starr - Photograph (Remastered Music Video)'

(Saturday, November 24, 1973)“Photograph” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Photograph’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1973)

‘Mind Games’ studio album by John Lennon debuts at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1973)


Video: 'John Lennon - Mind Games (Full Album)' (12 clips)

(Saturday, November 24, 1973)Mind Games, the fourth studio album by English musician John Lennon, debuted at #16 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Mind Games’ studio album by John Lennon debuts at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1973)

‘Helen Wheels’ by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #66 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1973)


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings ~ Helen Wheels 1973 (Official Music Video) (w/lyrics) [HD]'

(Saturday, November 24, 1973)“Helen Wheels” by Paul McCartney & Wings debuted at #66 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Helen Wheels’ by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #66 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1973)

‘Ringo’ album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuts at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)


Video: 'Ringo - Ringo Starr (Full Album) + 1991 Bonus Tracks' (first 10 clips constitute original album)

(Saturday, November 17, 1973)Ringo, the third studio album and first rock music album by former Beatle Ringo Starr, debuted at #15 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Ringo’ album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuts at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)

‘Mind Games’ by John Lennon debuts at #76 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1973)


Video: 'Mind Games (Remastered 2010)

(Saturday, November 10, 1973) — “Mind Games” by ex-Beatle John Lennon debuted at #76 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Mind Games’ by John Lennon debuts at #76 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1973)