Video: 'Paul McCartney - Waterfalls [High Quality]'
(Monday, June 23, 1980) — The promotional video for Paul McCartney’s next single, “Waterfalls,” was mastered today. Continue reading Master completed for Paul McCartney ‘Waterfalls’ promo video 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1980)
Video: 'George Harrison - "What Is Life" Early Backing Track'
(Tuesday, June 23, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison began recording a second attempt of “What Is Life” and began recording “Beware of Darkness” for his triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, Harrison’s first release as a solo artist following the break-up of The Beatles, today at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading George Harrison tracks ‘What Is Life’ and ‘Beware of Darkness’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1970)
Video: 'Stuart Sutcliffe, The Lost Beatle'
(Sunday, June 23, 1940) — Scottish painter and musician Stuart Sutcliffe, better known as the original bass guitarist of the English rock band The Beatles, was born Stuart Fergusson Victor Sutcliffe today at the Simpson Memorial Maternity Pavilion in Edinburgh, Scotland. Continue reading Stuart Sutcliffe of The Beatles born in Edinburgh, Scotland 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1940)
Video: 'Upheaval at the 1860 Democratic Convention: What Happened When a Party Split | Retro Report'
(Saturday, June 23, 1860) — Deeply divided over the issue of slavery, delegates at the 1860 Democratic National Convention meeting today at the Front Street Theater in Baltimore nominated Senator Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois for President of the United States. Continue reading Divided Democrats nominate two separate presidential tickets 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1860)
