Monthly Archives: January 2019

‘Wonderwall Music’ by George Harrison debuts at #197 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1969)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Wonderwall Music (Remastered)' (22 videos)

(Saturday, January 11, 1969) — The first solo album by a member of The Beatles, George Harrison’s Wonderwall Music, the soundtrack LP of the film Wonderwall, debuted at #197 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Wonderwall Music’ by George Harrison debuts at #197 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1969) →

Harrison quits The Beatles on seventh day of ‘Get Back/Let It Be sessions’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 10 1969)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - Twickenham Sessions Vol. 6'

(Friday, January 10, 1969, 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles gathered this morning at Twickenham Film Studios in London for the seventh day of rehearsals for the Get Back/Let It Be sessions, intended to form the basis for both a television documentary and a new album.  Continue reading Harrison quits The Beatles on seventh day of ‘Get Back/Let It Be sessions’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 10 1969) →

The Beatles begin sixth day of ‘Get Back/Let It Be sessions’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 9 1969)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - Tennessee, House of the Rising Son, Commonwealth, Enoch Powell (Jan 9, 1969)'

(Thursday, January 9, 1969, 10:20 a.m.-5:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles gathered this morning at Twickenham Film Studios in London for the sixth day of rehearsals for the Get Back/Let It Be sessions, intended to form the basis for both a television documentary and a new album.  Continue reading The Beatles begin sixth day of ‘Get Back/Let It Be sessions’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 9 1969) →

‘All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth)’ by Spike Jones and his City Slickers peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1949)

1940s, Christmas, Popular Music 1940s

(Saturday, January 8, 1949) — “All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth)” by Spike Jones and his City Slickers (vocal refrain by George Rock) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth)’ by Spike Jones and his City Slickers peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1949) →

The Beatles begin fifth day of ‘Get Back/Let It Be sessions’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1969)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - Twickenham Sessions Vol. 3' (Jan. 8, 1969, at 8:59)

(Wednesday, January 8, 1969, 10:30 a.m. BST) — The Beatles gathered this morning at Twickenham Film Studios in London for the fifth day of rehearsals for the Get Back/Let It Be sessions, intended to form the basis for both a television documentary and a new album.  Continue reading The Beatles begin fifth day of ‘Get Back/Let It Be sessions’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1969) →

President Clinton goes on trial in Senate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1999)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Jan. 7, 1999: President Clinton's impeachment trial'

(Thursday, January 7, 1999, 10:00 a.m. EST; during the Impeachment of Bill Clinton) — In a hushed chamber under heavy security, Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist opened the first presidential impeachment trial in 131 years today, swearing in senators to “do impartial justice” in judging whether President Bill Clinton should be removed from office for perjury and obstruction of justice. Continue reading President Clinton goes on trial in Senate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1999) →

The Beatles begin fourth day of ‘Get Back/Let It Be sessions’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1969)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - Twickenham Sessions Vol. 2' (Jan. 7, 1969, at 20:31)

(Tuesday, January 7, 1969, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles gathered this morning at Twickenham Film Studios in London for the fourth day of rehearsals for the Get Back/Let It Be sessions, intended to form the basis for both a television documentary and a new album.  Continue reading The Beatles begin fourth day of ‘Get Back/Let It Be sessions’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1969) →