Monthly Archives: July 2021

Paul McCartney’s new group Wings record ‘Some People Never Know’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1971)

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


Video: 'Some People Never Know (Remastered 2018)'

(Sunday, July 25, 1971) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his new British-American rock band, Wings, assembled today at EMI Studios (Abbey Road) in London for a second day of recording sessions for what would become the group’s debut album, Wild Life, which would be released Dec. 3, 1971. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s new group Wings record ‘Some People Never Know’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1971) →

Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney holds first studio recording session with new group Wings 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1971)

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


Video: 'Bip Bop'

(Saturday, July 24, 1971) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney held the first recording session with his new British–American rock band, Wings, today at EMI Studios (Abbey Road) in London, tracking four songs for what would become the group’s debut album, Wild Life, which would be released Dec. 3, 1971. Continue reading Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney holds first studio recording session with new group Wings 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1971) →

‘Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)’ by The Raiders peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1971

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 24, 1971) — “Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)” by The Raiders peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)’ by The Raiders peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1971 →

‘Never Ending Song of Love’ by Delaney & Bonnie & Friends peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 24, 1971) — “Never Ending Song of Love” by Delaney & Bonnie & Friends peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Never Ending Song of Love’ by Delaney & Bonnie & Friends peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1971) →

Singer Amy Winehouse, 27, found dead in her London home from accidental alcohol poisoning 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 23 2011)

2010s, Popular Music 2010s


Video: 'Amy Winehouse Dead - Sky News'

(Saturday, July 23, 2011, 3:54 p.m. BST) — Amy Winehouse, a singer and songwriter who defined the British neo-soul movement, was found dead this afternoon after two ambulances were called to her home in Camden, London. She was 27. Continue reading Singer Amy Winehouse, 27, found dead in her London home from accidental alcohol poisoning 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 23 2011) →

Only existing moving footage of Anne Frank taken in Amsterdam 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 22 1941)

1940s, The Holocaust


Video: 'Anne Frank - The Only Known Video'

(Tuesday, July 22, 1941, during The Holocaust, part of World War II) — 12-year-old Anne Frank, a German-Dutch diarist of Jewish heritage who would gain fame posthumously with the 1947 publication of The Diary of a Young Girl, was filmed today leaning out of the window of her Amsterdam home in Nazi-occupied Holland to get a good look at a neighbor’s wedding party below. Continue reading Only existing moving footage of Anne Frank taken in Amsterdam 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 22 1941) →

John Lennon completes filming promo video for ‘Imagine’ song 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1971)

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


Video: 'IMAGINE. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) - John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band (with the Flux Fiddlers) HD' (July 21, 1971, at 1:32)

(Wednesday, July 21, 1971) — Filming of the promotional video for John Lennon’s “Imagine” song was completed today at his Tittenhurst Park estate near Ascot, England. Continue reading John Lennon completes filming promo video for ‘Imagine’ song 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1971) →