Video: 'Attica State (Remastered 2010)'
(Wednesday, March 10, 1972) — Former Beatle John Lennon recorded, overdubbed and mixed “Attica State” and “John Sinclair” today at the Record Planet recording studio in New York City for his album Some Time in New York City, a part-studio, part-live double album with his wife, Yoko Ono. Continue reading John Lennon completes ‘Attica State’ and ‘John Sinclair’ for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1972)
Video: 'What's Up, Doc?' trailer
(Thursday, March 9, 1972, 10:50 a.m. EST) — What’s Up, Doc?, a screwball comedy film that centers on four identical plaid overnight bags and the people who own them, premiered today at the Radio City Music Hall at 1260 Avenue of the Americas, within Rockefeller Center, in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Continue reading ‘What’s Up, Doc?’ screwball comedy film premieres in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1972)
Video: 'New York City (Remastered 2010)'
(Wednesday, March 8, 1972) — Former Beatle John Lennon recorded, overdubbed and mixed “New York City” today at the Record Plant recording studio in New York City for his album Some Time in New York City, a part-studio, part-live double album with his wife, Yoko Ono. Continue reading John Lennon records ‘New York City’ for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1972)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - The Mess (2018 Remaster)'
(Wednesday, March 8, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “The Mess” 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 studio version of ‘The Mess’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1972)
Video: 'When The Night (2018 Remaster)'
(Tuesday, March 7, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “When The Night” 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 ‘When The Night’ for ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1972)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Give Ireland Back To The Irish Rehearsals + Interview (Complete)'
(Tuesday, March 7, 1972) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney was interviewed today at his London home by ABC News London reporter George Watson about his political stance following the release of “Give Ireland Back to the Irish” by his new band Wings, written in protest of after British paratroopers shot dead thirteen Catholics after a civil rights demonstration in Londonderry, in an incident known as Bloody Sunday. Continue reading Paul McCartney interviewed about ‘Give Ireland Back To The Irish’ protest song 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1972)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Big Barn Bed (Rough Mix) (2018 Remaster)'
(Monday, March 6, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, held the first recording session for what would become the group’s next album, Red Rose Speedway, today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, tracking the song “Big Barn Bed.” Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings begin recording ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1972)
(Saturday, March 4, 1972) — “Down by the Lazy River” by The Osmonds peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Down by the Lazy River’ by The Osmonds peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1972)
(Saturday, March 4, 1972) — “Everything I Own” by Bread peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Everything I Own’ by Bread peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1972)
(Saturday, March 4, 1972) — “Sweet Seasons” by Carole King peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sweet Seasons’ by Carole King peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1972)