Paul McCartney completes overdubs for ‘Ram’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1971)


Video: 'Dear Boy (Remastered 2012)'

(Wednesday, April 7, 1971, 2:00-5:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. PST; during sessions for Ram) — In the last known recording session for his second solo studio album Ram, former Beatle Paul McCartney completed overdubs for “Dear Boy” and “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halseytoday at Sound Recorders Studio in Los Angeles.

Mixing for the album was completed in April 1971 for release (officially with his wife, Linda) on May 17, 1971.


Video: 'Paul & Linda McCartney - Dear Boy (Mono)'


Video: 'Paul & Linda McCartney - Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey (Mono)'


Video: 'Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey (Medley / Remastered 2012)'