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Paul McCartney performs acoustic medley of songs during photographic session for upcoming TV special 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1973)

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


Video: 'James Paul McCartney TV Special 1973' (Mar. 15, 1973, at 4:39)

(Thursday, March 15, 1973) — An acoustic medley of songs is performed by former Beatle Paul McCartney during a photographic session with his wife Linda as the photographer today at ATV Elstree Studios in Borehamwood for James Paul McCartney, a television special produced by ATV and starring McCartney and his then-current British-American rock music group Wings. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs acoustic medley of songs during photographic session for upcoming TV special 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1973) →

Three former Beatles reunite to record John Lennon’s ‘I’m The Greatest’ for Ringo Starr’s next album in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1973)

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


Video: 'The Beatles INSIDER - John Lennon & Ringo Starr Recordings Session 03/13/1973'

(Tuesday, March 13, 1973) — Three of the four ex-Beatles (John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr) gathered tonight at Sunset Sound Recorders Studios in Los Angeles to record Lennon’s song “I’m The Greatest” with Starr on lead vocals (overdubbed later) for his forthcoming album Ringo. Continue reading Three former Beatles reunite to record John Lennon’s ‘I’m The Greatest’ for Ringo Starr’s next album in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1973) →

‘Informer’ by Snow peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1993)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, March 13, 1993) — “Informer” by Snow peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of seven consecutive weeks (March 13/20/27, Apr. 3/10/17/24, 1993). Continue reading ‘Informer’ by Snow peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1993) →

‘Hope of Deliverance’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #83 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1993)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, The Beatles 1990s

(Saturday, March 13, 1993) — “Hope of Deliverance” by Paul McCartney peaked at #83 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Hope of Deliverance’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #83 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1993) →

The Beatles complete third single’s B-side ‘Thank You Girl’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1963)

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


Video: 'Thank You Girl (Remastered 2009)'

(Wednesday, March 13, 1963, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles completed the B-side of their third single, “Thank You Girl,” today at EMI Studio 2 in London for release on April 11, 1963. Continue reading The Beatles complete third single’s B-side ‘Thank You Girl’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1963) →

U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers first ‘fireside chat’ nationwide radio broadcast to American people 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1933)

1930s, U.S. Presidents


Video: ''Franklin D. Roosevelt First "Fireside Chat" On Banking March 12, 1933

(Sunday, March 12, 1933, 10:00 p.m. EST; during the Great Depression) — U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt made the first of his Sunday evening “fireside chats” to the American public tonight in a nationwide radio broadcast, to explain why he had declared a bank holiday. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers first ‘fireside chat’ nationwide radio broadcast to American people 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1933) →

‘Peaceful Easy Feeling’ by Eagles peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 10, 1973) — “Peaceful Easy Feeling” by Eagles peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Peaceful Easy Feeling’ by Eagles peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1973) →

‘Rhythm of the Rain’ by The Cascades peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, March 9, 1963) — “Rhythm of the Rain” by The Cascades peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rhythm of the Rain’ by The Cascades peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1963) →

‘In Da Club’ by 50 Cent peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 2003)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s

(Saturday, March 8, 2003) — “In Da Club” by 50 Cent peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of nine weeks (March 8/15/22/29, April 5/12/19/26, May 3, 2003). Continue reading ‘In Da Club’ by 50 Cent peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 2003) →

Paul McCartney fined £100 for growing cannabis on his Campbeltown, Scotland farm 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1973)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney Busted For Cannabis 1973'

(Thursday, March 8, 1973) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda, were each fined £100 today after pleading guilty to a charge of growing five cannabis plants on their farm at Campbeltown in Scotland, following a raid by police on Sept. 19, 1972. Continue reading Paul McCartney fined £100 for growing cannabis on his Campbeltown, Scotland farm 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1973) →