Video: 'John Lennon interview with Dennis Elsas, 28 Sept 1974 Part 1 of 4'

(Saturday, September 28, 1974, approximately 4:00 p.m. EDT) — Two days after he released his fifth solo studio album Walls and Bridges, former Beatle John Lennon appeared today at the studios of WNEW-FM in New York City, joining a surprised music director/on-air personality Dennis Elsas. Continue reading John Lennon visits WNEW-FM studios in New York City to promote ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1974) →

(Saturday, September 28, 1974) — “Whatever Gets You thru the Night” by ex-Beatle John Lennon (with Elton John on harmony vocals, piano) debuted at #53 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Whatever Gets You thru the Night’ by John Lennon debuts at #53 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Sep 28 1974) →

Video: 'John Lennon Interview Discusses Deportation, UFOs, Favorite Records (1974 WABX Detroit Radio)'

(Friday, September 27, 1974) — On the after he released his fifth solo studio album Walls and Bridges, former Beatle John Lennon called additional radio stations today in the U.S. and Canada to promote the new record. Continue reading John Lennon calls into more North American radio stations to promote ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1974) →

Video: 'Occapella'

(Thursday, September 26, 1974, 7:00-11:00 p.m. PDT) — Horn overdubs for Ringo Starr’s “Occapella” were recorded tonight at Sunset Sound in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, for the former Beatle’s second rock solo studio album, Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Horn overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Occapella’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1974) →

Video: 'John Lennon - Telephone Interview 1974 with CHUM FM DJ John Donabie'

(Thursday, September 26, 1974) — On the afternoon he released his fifth solo studio album Walls and Bridges, former Beatle John Lennon called at least five radio stations today in the U.S. and Canada. Continue reading John Lennon calls into multiple North American radio stations to promote ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1974) →

Video: 'John Lennon - Walls and Bridges (Full Album)' (12 clips)

(Thursday, September 26, 1974) — John Lennon’s fifth solo studio album Walls and Bridges was released today (Oct. 4, 1974 in the UK) by Apple Records. Continue reading John Lennon releases ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1974) →