Daily Archives: February 25, 2019

The Doors record ‘Rock Is Dead’ blues jam in Hollywood studio 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1969)


Video: 'The Doors - Sunset Sound Recorders 1969' (starts to repeat at 1:06:23)

(Tuesday, February 25, 1969) — While recording the The Soft Parade album, The Doors fell into a bluesy jam tonight at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood about the history and eventual death of rock ‘n roll. Continue reading The Doors record ‘Rock Is Dead’ blues jam in Hollywood studio 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1969)

‘End of the Line’ by Traveling Wilburys peaks at #63 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1989)

(Saturday, February 25, 1989)“End of the Line” by Traveling Wilburys (featuring ex-Beatle George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty) peaked at #63 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘End of the Line’ by Traveling Wilburys peaks at #63 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1989)

Beatle George Harrison records three songs on birthday 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1969)


Video: 'Old Brown Shoe (Anthology 3 Version)'

(Tuesday, February 25, 1969, morning to 8:00 p.m. BST) — On his 26th birthday, George Harrison of The Beatles went alone today to EMI Studios on Abbey Road, where he recorded solo versions of three songs, including “Old Brown Shoe,” “All Things Must Pass” and “Something,” as references for future recordings by the band. Continue reading Beatle George Harrison records three songs on birthday 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1969)