Category Archives: 1970s

Paul McCartney and his band Wings perform at Pavillon Montreux in Switzerland 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 22 1972)

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


Audio: 'Paul Mccartney & Wings - Live At The Pavillion Montreux, Switzerland 1973-07-22 - Full Concert'

(Saturday, July 22, 1972, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Central European Time; during the Wings Over Europe Tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his new group, Wings, performed tonight at Pavillon Montreux in Switzerland, the eighth of 25-stops of the Wings Over Europe Tour, McCartney’s first tour of Continental Europe since The Beatles made a three-city swing through Germany in June 1966. Continue reading Paul McCartney and his band Wings perform at Pavillon Montreux in Switzerland 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 22 1972) →

‘Take It Easy’ by the Eagles peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 22 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 22, 1972) — “Take It Easy” by the Eagles (with Glenn Frey singing lead vocals) peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Take It Easy’ by the Eagles peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 22 1972) →

‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ by (Paul McCartney &) Wings peaks #28 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 22 1972)

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

(Saturday, July 22, 1972) — “Mary Had a Little Lamb” by former Beatle Paul McCartney’s new group, Wings, peaked at #28 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ by (Paul McCartney &) Wings peaks #28 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 22 1972) →

The Doors perform at Aragon Ballroom in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Doors


Video: 'The Doors July 21 1972 Aragon Ballroom Chicago IL'

(Friday July 21, 1972, following the 8:00 p.m. CDT scheduled start time for opening acts Dr. John, the Night Tripper and Phlorescent Leech & Eddie) — Two years and 18 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 the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. Continue reading The Doors perform at Aragon Ballroom in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1972) →

Paul McCartney and his band Wings perform at Circus Krone in Munich, West Germany 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 18 1972)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings First Round Germany' (9 clips)

(Tuesday, July 18, 1972; during the Wings Over Europe Tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his new group, Wings, performed tonight at Circus Krone, in Munich, West Germany, the sixth of a 26-show, 25-stop, 9-nation Wings Over Europe Tour, McCartney’s first tour of Continental Europe since The Beatles made a three-city swing through Germany in June 1966. Continue reading Paul McCartney and his band Wings perform at Circus Krone in Munich, West Germany 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 18 1972) →

‘Full Circle’ studio album by The Doors released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 17 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Doors


Video: 'Full Circle' (9 videos)

(Monday, July 17, 1972) — Full Circle, the eighth studio album by The Doors, the band’s second LP after Jim Morrison’s death on July 3, 1971, with keyboardist Ray Manzarek and guitarist Robby Krieger sharing lead vocals and John Densmore on drums, was released today. Continue reading ‘Full Circle’ studio album by The Doors released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 17 1972) →

‘Too Late to Turn Back Now’ by Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 15 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 15, 1972) — “Too Late to Turn Back Now” by Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Too Late to Turn Back Now’ by Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 15 1972) →

‘Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time)’ by Elton John peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 15 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 15, 1972) — “Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time)” by Elton John peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time)’ by Elton John peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 15 1972) →

George McGovern accepts Democratic presidential nomination 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1972)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'George McGovern Nomination Acceptance Speech 1972 DNC'

(Friday, July 14, 1972, 2:48 a.m. EDT; during the 1972 Democratic National Convention) — Senator George McGovern of South Dakota accepted the Democratic presidential nomination early this morning at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida, urging wildly cheering delegates to put behind “our fury and our frustrations” and unite to capture the White House from President Richard Nixon. Continue reading George McGovern accepts Democratic presidential nomination 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1972) →

Paul McCartney and new band perform in Juan-les-Pins, France during Wings Over Europe Tour 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1972)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Eat At Home,On Tour [Live] [High Quality]'

(Wednesday, July 12, 1972; during the Wings Over Europe Tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and members of his newly formed band, Wings, were filmed today in Juan-les-Pins, France, where they would perform at Le Théâtre de la Mer Jean Marais on the second stop of their tour of Continental Europe. Continue reading Paul McCartney and new band perform in Juan-les-Pins, France during Wings Over Europe Tour 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1972) →