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)
(Saturday, September 26, 1964) — “Oh, Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sept. 26, Oct. 3/10, 1964). Continue reading ‘Oh, Pretty Woman’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1964)
(Saturday, September 26, 1964) — “G.T.O.” by Ronny & the Daytonas peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘G.T.O.’ by Ronny & the Daytonas peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1964)
(Saturday, September 26, 1964) — “Remember (Walking in the Sand)” by The Shangri-Las peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Remember (Walking in the Sand)’ by The Shangri-Las peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1964)
(Saturday, September 26, 1964) — “Save It for Me” by The Four Seasons peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Save It for Me’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1964)
(Saturday, September 26, 1964) — “Maybellene” by Johnny Rivers peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Maybellene’ by Johnny Rivers peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1964)
Video: '1974 09 25 John Lennon Interview with Paul Drew at RKO Radio Promoting Walls and Bridges'
(Wednesday, September 25, 1974) — Former Beatle John Lennon continued his promotional tour for his fifth solo studio album, Walls and Bridges (which would be released tomorrow, Sept. 26, 1974, first in the U.S.), recording an interview with Paul Drew of the RKO Radio Network. Continue reading John Lennon promotes ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album with RKO Radio interview 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1974)
