Daily Archives: February 5, 2025

John Lennon contributes to two tracks on David Bowie’s ‘Young Americans’ album 50 years ago today (Feb 5 1975)

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


Video: 'Across the Universe (2016 Remaster)'

(Wednesday, February 5, 1965) — Two days after he ended his separation with wife Yoko Ono, former Beatle John Lennon contributed to the recordings of two songs for David Bowie’s Young Americans album today at New York’s Electric Lady Studios, including a cover of Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “Across the Universe” and a new track “Fame.” Continue reading John Lennon contributes to two tracks on David Bowie’s ‘Young Americans’ album 50 years ago today (Feb 5 1975) →

‘Earth Angel’ by The Penguins peaks at #8 in USA 70 years ago today (Feb 5 1955)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, February 5, 1955) — “Earth Angel” by The Penguins was the #8 song on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Earth Angel’ by The Penguins peaks at #8 in USA 70 years ago today (Feb 5 1955) →