Monthly Archives: October 2020

John Lennon completes three tracks for debut solo album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'John Lennon - Look At Me (take unknown)'

(Sunday, October 18, 1970, evening BST; during sessions for John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band) — Former Beatle John Lennon completed “Look At Me” (adding a second vocal on take 9), “God” (overdubbing a vocal on take 42) and “Well Well Well” (take 4) today at EMI Studio 3 in London for his debut solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, released Dec. 11, 1970.
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Paul McCartney and Wings begin rehearsals for next album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1980)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Pugin's Hall Rehearsals 1980' (Oct. 18, 1980, at 0:04-2:05:22)

(Saturday, October 18, 1980) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his group Wings began rehearsals today at Pugin’s Hall on Appledore Road, Tenterden, in Kent, England, for the band’s next album, the recording of which was to begin in November and December 1980. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings begin rehearsals for next album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1980) →

Bush and Gore stage vigorous give-and-take in final TV debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 2000)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'George W. Bush and Al Gore 3rd Presidential Debate 2000'

(Tuesday, October 17, 2000, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 2000 United States presidential election) — In their final confrontation before the nation’s voters tonight, Vice President Al Gore cited accomplishments throughout his public career as evidence that he is a champion of working Americans, while Texas Governor George W. Bush cast himself as a leader from outside Washington with a record of uniting Republicans and Democrats. Continue reading Bush and Gore stage vigorous give-and-take in final TV debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 2000) →

‘I’ll Be There’ by The Jackson 5 peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, October 17, 1970) — “I’ll Be There” by The Jackson 5 peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Oct. 17/24/31, Nov. 7/14, 1970). Continue reading ‘I’ll Be There’ by The Jackson 5 peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1970) →

Ringo Starr’s ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album debuts at #141 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Ringo Starr - Beaucoups of Blues' (first 12 videos constitute original album)

(Saturday, October 17, 1970) — Beaucoups of Blues, the second solo studio album by former Beatle Ringo Starr, debuted at #141 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading Ringo Starr’s ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album debuts at #141 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1970) →

Michael Nesmith’s ‘Magnetic South’ album debuts at #149 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Monkees


Video: 'Magnetic South - Michael Nesmith' (11 videos)

(Saturday, October 17, 1970) — Magnetic South, the first solo studio album released (in June 1970) by Michael Nesmith after he left The Monkees, debuted at #149 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading Michael Nesmith’s ‘Magnetic South’ album debuts at #149 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1970) →

‘Save the Last Dance for Me’ by The Drifters peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1960)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Monday, October 17, 1960) — “Save the Last Dance for Me” by The Drifters peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three non-consecutive weeks (Oct. 17/31, Nov. 7, 1960). Continue reading ‘Save the Last Dance for Me’ by The Drifters peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1960) →