Category Archives: 1970s

Paul McCartney and Wings filmed at Chelsea Reach pub near Liverpool for upcoming TV special 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1973)

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


Video: 'James Paul McCartney TV Special 1973' (Mar. 22, 1973, at 20:12)

(Thursday, March 22, 1973, evening GMT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock music band Wings were filmed tonight socializing at the Chelsea Reach pub in New Brighton, across the River Mersey from McCartney’s hometown of Liverpool, for James Paul McCartney, a television special produced by ATV. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings filmed at Chelsea Reach pub near Liverpool for upcoming TV special 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1973) →

White House Counsel John Dean warns U.S. President Richard Nixon that Watergate cover-up has become ‘a cancer’ on the presidency 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1973)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'Richard Nixon John Dean Full Cancer on the Presidency Session March 21 1973'

(Wednesday, March 21, 1973, 10:12-11:55 a.m. EST; during the Watergate scandal) — In a private conversation that was recorded in the Oval Office, White House Counsel John Dean warned U.S. President Richard Nixon today of what he called “a cancer on the presidency” because the Watergate burglars had been paid money in return for their silence. Continue reading White House Counsel John Dean warns U.S. President Richard Nixon that Watergate cover-up has become ‘a cancer’ on the presidency 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1973) →

Paul McCartney and Wings mime to ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ in London for upcoming TV special 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 1973)

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


Video: 'James Paul McCartney TV Special 1973' (Mar. 20, 1973, at 7:11)

(Tuesday, March 20, 1973) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings mimed to a new performance of the song “Mary Had a Little Lamb” today in Hampstead Heath, an ancient heath in London, for James Paul McCartney, a television special produced by ATV. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings mime to ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ in London for upcoming TV special 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 1973) →

Paul McCartney performs two brief concerts for upcoming TV special in Borehamwood, UK 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1973)

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


Video: 'James Paul McCartney TV Special 1973' (Mar. 18, 1973, at 37:06)

(Sunday, March 18, 1973, 7:45-10:00 p.m. BST) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock music band Wings performed two brief concerts tonight before an audience of Wings Fun Club members at ATV Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, England, for James Paul McCartney, a television special produced by ATV. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs two brief concerts for upcoming TV special in Borehamwood, UK 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1973) →

‘The Cover of the Rolling Stone’ by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 17, 1973) — “The Cover of the Rolling Stone” by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Cover of the Rolling Stone’ by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1973) →

‘Good Morning Heartache’ by Diana Ross peaks at #34 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1973)

1970s, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 17, 1973) — “Good Morning Heartache” by Diana Ross peaked at #34 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Good Morning Heartache’ by Diana Ross peaks at #34 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1973) →

Ringo Starr concludes initial recording sessions for ‘Ringo’ album at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1973)

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


Video: 'Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond)'

(Thursday, March 15, 1973) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr concluded initial recording sessions for his third studio album tonight at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, California, with backing tracks for eight tracks completed, six of which had rough vocals at the time. Continue reading Ringo Starr concludes initial recording sessions for ‘Ringo’ album at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1973) →

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) →

‘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) →