Category Archives: 1970s

‘I’m Leaving It All Up to You’ by Donny and Marie Osmond peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 14, 1974) — “I’m Leaving It All Up to You” by Donny and Marie Osmond peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’m Leaving It All Up to You’ by Donny and Marie Osmond peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974) →

‘I Saw a Man and He Danced with His Wife’ by Cher peaks at #42 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 14, 1974) — “I Saw a Man and He Danced with His Wife” by Cher peaked at #42 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Saw a Man and He Danced with His Wife’ by Cher peaks at #42 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974) →

U.S. President Gerald Ford grants full pardon to disgraced former President Richard Nixon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1974)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'Remarks on Signing Proclamation Granting Pardon to Nixon (September 8, 1974)'

(Sunday, September 8, 1974, 11:04 a.m. EDT; during the Watergate scandal) — In a controversial move that could shape his legacy and political future, U.S. President Gerald Ford granted a “full, free, and absolute pardon” to former President Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed during his time in office. Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford grants full pardon to disgraced former President Richard Nixon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1974) →

‘You and Me Against the World’ by Helen Reddy peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 7, 1974) — “You and Me Against the World” by Helen Reddy peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You and Me Against the World’ by Helen Reddy peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1974) →

John Lennon adds sound effect of wolves howling to ‘Scared’ as he wraps up sessions for new studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1974)

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


Video: 'Scared (Remastered 2010)'

(Friday, August 30, 1974, evening EDT; during sessions for Walls and Bridges) — Sessions for John Lennon’s fifth studio album, Walls and Bridges, continued today at Record Plant East at 321 West 44th Street in New York City as the former Beatle added sound effects of wolves howling to start his recording of “Sacred.” Continue reading John Lennon adds sound effect of wolves howling to ‘Scared’ as he wraps up sessions for new studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1974) →

John Lennon’s lawyer claims deportation attempt linked to anti-war rally rumors 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1974)

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


Video: 'WNBC Channel 4 - Court Appearance (Raw Footage) - 30 August 1974'

(Friday, August 30, 1974, during sessions for Walls and Bridges) — John Lennon’s lawyer argued today that the former Beatle was targeted for deportation due to rumors he would participate in an antiwar rally at the 1972 Republican National Convention. Continue reading John Lennon’s lawyer claims deportation attempt linked to anti-war rally rumors 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1974) →

Paul McCartney filmed performing in backyard of EMI studios in London for ‘One Hand Clapping’ project 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1974)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney | The Backyard (Full Audio Tape/30th August 1974)'

(Thursday, August 29, 1974, during sessions for One Hand Clapping) — On the fifth day of Paul McCartney’s One Hand Clapping project, the former Beatle was filmed today performing ten songs, sitting in a chair playing acoustic guitar, in the backyard at EMI Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney filmed performing in backyard of EMI studios in London for ‘One Hand Clapping’ project 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1974) →

Paul McCartney and Wings record overdubs for ‘One Hand Clapping’ live-in-studio album in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1974)

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


Video: 'My Love (One Hand Clapping Sessions)'

(Thursday, August 29, 1974, during sessions for One Hand Clapping) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band Wings continued recording sessions today for their live-in-studio album, One Hand Clapping, at Abbey Road Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record overdubs for ‘One Hand Clapping’ live-in-studio album in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1974) →