Category Archives: 1970s

The Doors perform at Berkeley Community Theatre in Berkeley, California 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Doors


Video: 'The Doors - Light My Fire @ Berkeley Community Theatre'

(Wednesday, December 2, 1971, following the 8:00 p.m. PST scheduled start time for opening acts Albert King and Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks) — Nearly five months 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 Berkeley Community Theatre in Berkeley, California. Continue reading The Doors perform at Berkeley Community Theatre in Berkeley, California 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1971) →

‘Baby I’m-a Want You’ by Bread peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, November 27, 1971) — “Baby I’m-a Want You” by Bread peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Baby I’m-a Want You’ by Bread peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1971) →

‘One Tin Soldier’ by Coven peaks at #26 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, November 27, 1971) — “One Tin Soldier” by Coven peaked at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘One Tin Soldier’ by Coven peaks at #26 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1971) →

‘Dolly Dagger’ by Jimi Hendrix peaks at #74 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, November 27, 1971) — “Dolly Dagger” by Jimi Hendrix peaked at #74 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week, making it the last Hendrix single to appear in the chart. Continue reading ‘Dolly Dagger’ by Jimi Hendrix peaks at #74 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1971) →

‘Tightrope Ride’ by The Doors debuts at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Doors

(Saturday, November 27, 1971) — “Tightrope Ride” by The Doors, the group’s first single recorded and released since the death of lead singer Jim Morrison on July 3, 1971 in Paris, debuted at #100 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Tightrope Ride’ by The Doors debuts at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1971) →

The Doors perform at Hollywood Palladium 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Doors


Video: '1971-11-26 - The Doors Live at the Hollywood Palladium (Audience Recording)'

(Friday, November 26, 1971, following the 8:00 p.m. PST scheduled start time for opening acts Dr. John, The Night Tripper and Curved Air) — More than four months 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 Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. Continue reading The Doors perform at Hollywood Palladium 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1971) →

D.B. Cooper hijacking begins over Pacific Northwest 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1971)

1970s


Video: 'The Skyjacker That Got Away - D. B. Cooper Documentary'

(Thanksgiving eve, Wednesday, November 24, 1971, approximately 3:00 p.m. PST) — Shortly after a 2:50 p.m. PST takeoff from Portland, Oregon, a man calling himself “Dan Cooper” (but who became popularly known as “D.B. Cooper”) whispered to a flight attendant aboard Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305 today that “I have a bomb.” Continue reading D.B. Cooper hijacking begins over Pacific Northwest 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1971) →

Former Beatle George Harrison tapes appearance on ‘The David Frost Show’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1971)

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


Video: 'George Harrison & Ravi Shankar - "The David Frost Show" (1971)'

(Wednesday, November 24, 1971) — Former Beatle George Harrison taped an appearance for the Dec. 3, 1971, edition of Group W’s The David Frost Show today at the Little Theatre at 240 West 44th Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Continue reading Former Beatle George Harrison tapes appearance on ‘The David Frost Show’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1971) →

George Harrison appears on ‘The Dick Cavett Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1971)

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


Video: 'George Harrison - The Dick Cavett Show (Full) - 23 November 1971'

(Tuesday, November 23, 1971, 11:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. EST) — Former Beatle George Harrison appeared on tonight‘s ABC-TV program The Dick Cavett Show, taped earlier today at Elysee Theater at 202 W. 58th Street in New York City. Continue reading George Harrison appears on ‘The Dick Cavett Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1971) →

The Doors perform at New York’s Carnegie Hall 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Doors


Video: 'The Doors - Live @Carnegie Hall'

(Tuesday, November 23, 1971, following the 7:30 p.m. EST scheduled start time for opening act The Wackers) — More than four months after lead singer Jim Morrison was found dead in a bathtub in Paris, the surviving members of the American rock group The Doors — keyboard player Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore — performed tonight at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Continue reading The Doors perform at New York’s Carnegie Hall 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1971) →