(Saturday, March 18, 1972) — “Heart of Gold” by Neil Young peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Heart of Gold’ by Neil Young peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1972)
Category Archives: 1970s
‘Back Off Boogaloo’/’Blindman’ by Ringo Starr released in UK 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1972)
(Friday, March 17, 1972) — The single “Back Off Boogaloo“/”Blindman” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was released today in the UK (Mar. 20, 1972 in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Back Off Boogaloo’/’Blindman’ by Ringo Starr released in UK 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1972)
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Deportation proceedings against John Lennon & Yoko Ono postponed in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1972)
Video: 'John Lennon Interview Immigration and Naturalization Services, New York March 16, 1972 part 2'
(Thursday, March 16, 1972, today’s hearing was scheduled to start at 8:45 a.m. EST) — A deportation hearing for former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, was postponed today until Apr. 18, 1972, to give them time to apply for permanent residence. Continue reading Deportation proceedings against John Lennon & Yoko Ono postponed in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1972)
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Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Loup (1st Indian On The Moon)’ for ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1972)
Video: 'Loup (1st Indian On The Moon)'
(Wednesday, March 15, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “Loup (1st Indian On The Moon)” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, for what would become the group’s next album, Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Loup (1st Indian On The Moon)’ for ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1972)
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‘The Godfather’ crime film premieres in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1972)
Video: 'The Godfather' trailer
(Tuesday, March 14, 1972, 7:30 p.m. EST) — The Godfather, an American crime film based on Mario Puzo’s best-selling 1969 novel of the same name that chronicles the experiences of the Italian-American Corleone family, premiered tonight at Loews’s State Theatre, 1540 Broadway (at W. 45th St.) in New York City as a benefit for The Boys Club of New York. Continue reading ‘The Godfather’ crime film premieres in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1972)
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Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Mama’s Little Girl’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1972)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Cold Cuts: Track 01 - Mama's Little Girl'
(Tuesday, March 14, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “Mama’s Little Girl” 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 ‘Mama’s Little Girl’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1972)
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Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Tragedy’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1972)
Video: 'Tragedy'
(Monday, March 13, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “Tragedy” 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 ‘Tragedy’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1972)
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The Doors perform at Fort Homer Hesterly Armory in Tampa, Florida 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1972)
Video: 'The Doors - Live @ Fort Homer W. Hesterly Armory'
(Sunday, March 12, 1972, following the 7:30 p.m. EST scheduled start time for opening acts Badfinger and David Pomeranz) — Eight months and nine days after lead singer Jim Morrison was found dead in a bathtub in Paris, the surviving members of the American rock group The Doors — keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore — performed tonight at Fort Homer Hesterly Armory in Tampa, Florida. Continue reading The Doors perform at Fort Homer Hesterly Armory in Tampa, Florida 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1972)
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‘Diamonds Are Forever’ by Shirley Bassey peaks at #57 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1972)
(Saturday, March 11, 1972) — “Diamonds Are Forever,” the title song from the James Bond film by Shirley Bassey, peaked at #57 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ by Shirley Bassey peaks at #57 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1972)
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‘Give Ireland Back To The Irish’ by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #78 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1972)
(Saturday, March 11, 1972) — “Give Ireland Back to the Irish” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his new band, Wings, debuted at #78 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Give Ireland Back To The Irish’ by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #78 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1972)
