Category Archives: 1970s

Deportation proceedings against John Lennon & Yoko Ono postponed in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1972)

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


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) →

Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Loup (1st Indian On The Moon)’ for ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1972)

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


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) →

‘The Godfather’ crime film premieres in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1972)

1970s, Movies 1970s


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) →

Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Mama’s Little Girl’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1972)

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


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) →

Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Tragedy’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1972)

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


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) →

The Doors perform at Fort Homer Hesterly Armory in Tampa, Florida 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Doors


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) →

‘Diamonds Are Forever’ by Shirley Bassey peaks at #57 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1972)

1970s, James Bond, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(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) →

‘Give Ireland Back To The Irish’ by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #78 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1972)

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

(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) →

John Lennon completes ‘Attica State’ and ‘John Sinclair’ for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1972)

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


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) →

‘What’s Up, Doc?’ screwball comedy film premieres in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1972)

1970s, Movies 1970s


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) →