Video: 'Outtake I'
(Saturday, October 9, 1971) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his new British-American rock band, Wings, returned to EMI Studios (Abbey Road) in London today, recording three outtakes during sessions for what would become the group’s debut album, Wild Life. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s group Wings record three outtakes during sessions for debut album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1971)
Video: 'My Fab Weekend with John Lennon and Yoko Ono'
(Saturday, October 9, 1971, evening EDT) — An impromptu sing-a-long session broke out tonight during a 31st birthday party for ex-Beatle John Lennon at The Hotel Syracuse in upstate New York, with fellow ex-Beatle Ringo Starr among those in attendance. Continue reading John Lennon’s 31st birthday party prompts sing-a-long session 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1971)
(Saturday, October 9, 1971) — “Do You Know What I Mean” by Lee Michaels peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Do You Know What I Mean’ by Lee Michaels peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1971)
(Saturday, October 9, 1971) — “So Far Away” by Carole King, from her smash hit album “Tapestry,” peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘So Far Away’ by Carole King peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1971)
(Monday, October 9, 1961) — “Hit the Road Jack” by Ray Charles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two consecutive weeks (Oct. 9/16, 1961). Continue reading ‘Hit the Road Jack’ by Ray Charles #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1961)
(Monday, October 9, 1961) — “Crying” by Roy Orbison peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Crying’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1961)
