Video: 'Mary Had A Little Lamb (2018 Remaster)'
(Monday, March 27, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “Mary Had a Little Lamb” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, during sessions for what would become the group’s next studio album, Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 #1972)
(Saturday, March 25, 1972) — “A Horse with No Name” by America peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks (Mar. 25, Apr. 1/8, 1972), the group’s first of two number one hits (1972-1975). Continue reading ‘A Horse with No Name’ by America peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 #1972)
(Saturday, March 25, 1972) — “The Way of Love” by Cher peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Way of Love’ by Cher peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 #1972)
(Saturday, March 25, 1972) — “Jungle Fever” by The Chakachas peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Jungle Fever’ by The Chakachas peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 #1972)
Video: 'THE CONCERT FOR BANGLADESH' (13 clips)
(Thursday, March 23, 1972, evening EST) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, along with Pete Bennett, singer Phil Ochs and record producer Phil Spector attended the world premiere of The Concert for Bangladesh film, featuring fellow ex-Beatle George Harrison, this evening at the DeMille theater on 7th Avenue near the intersection of W. 47th St. and Broadway. Continue reading John Lennon attends ‘The Concert for Bangla Desh’ film premiere in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1972)
Video: 'Thank You Darling'
(Thursday, March 23, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “Thank You Darling” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, during sessions for what would become the group’s next album, Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Thank You Darling’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 #1972)
Video: 'She Derailed a Fight for Equal Rights for Women | Retro Report'
(Wednesday, March 22, 1972, vote announced at 4:38 p.m. EST; during second-wave feminism) — The Senate passed the Equal Rights Amendment today, thus completing congressional action on the amendment, which would prohibit discrimination based on sex by any law or action of any government — federal, state or local. Continue reading Equal Rights Amendment approved by Congress, sent to states for ratification 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1972)
Video: 'Ringo Starr - Born to Boogie (with Marc Bolan)'
(Monday, March 20, 1972) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr filmed a comedy sketch scene today at Dehnam Aerodrome, an operational general aviation aerodrome located east of Gerrards Cross, near Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, with glam rock musician Marc Bolan for his movie Born To Boogie. Continue reading Ringo Starr films comedy sketch scene for ‘Born To Boogie’ movie with Marc Bolan 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Mar 20 1972)
Video: 'Woman Is The Nigger Of The World (Remastered 2010)'
(Wednesday, March 18, 1972) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, completed five tracks for their part-studio, part-live double album Some Time in New York City today at the Record Planet recording studio in New York City, overdubbing strings to “Woman is The Nigger of the World,” Ono’s “Sisters O Sisters,” “The Luck Of The Irish,” “Angela,” and Ono’s “Born in a Prison.” Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono complete studio recording sessions for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1972)
Video: 'T.Rex - Wembley Empire Pool, 18th March 1972 (Matinee Concert)'
(Saturday, March 18, 1972, shows scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m./8:30 p.m. GMT) — Filming began this evening for Born To Boogie, a British film about a concert at the Empire Pool, Wembley, starring T. Rex, Marc Bolan, former Beatle Ringo Starr and Elton John. Continue reading Filming for ‘Born To Boogie’ movie begins with Ringo Starr directing 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1972)
