Daily Archives: April 13, 2024

‘Band on the Run’ studio album by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1974)

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


Video: 'Band On The Run (full album) by Paul McCartney and Wings' (note: the original North American releases contained "Helen Wheels" track 8 between "No Words" and "Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)"

(Saturday, April 13 1974) — Band on the Run, the third studio album by the British–American rock band Paul McCartney and Wings, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart for four non-consecutive weeks (Apr 13, June 8/15, July 6, 1974). Continue reading ‘Band on the Run’ studio album by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1974) →

George Harrison solo sequence and John Lennon bathroom scenes filmed for The Beatles’ ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ feature film 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1964)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s

Video: 'Hard Days Night' (Apr. 13, 1964, at 41:35-45:11 and 26:17-28:18)

(Monday, April 13, 1964, morning/afternoon BST) — George Harrison filmed his solo sequence for The Beatles’ first film A Hard Day’s Night this morning at Twickenham Film Studios. Continue reading George Harrison solo sequence and John Lennon bathroom scenes filmed for The Beatles’ ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ feature film 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1964) →