Video: 'POWER TO THE PEOPLE. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) - John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (official music video HD)'
(Monday, March 8, 1971) — “Power to the People” by John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band was released today in the UK as a single (Mar. 22, 1971, in the U.S.).
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Video: 'Weather Underground Bombs the Capitol, Pentagon, and State Department'
(Monday, March 1, 1971, 1:32 a.m. EST; part of the Opposition to U.S. involvement in Vietnam) — A bomb, apparently planted by a group or person protesting against the recent the recent invasion of Laos as part of the Vietnam War, exploded early this morning in the men’s room at the United States Capitol, causing extensive damage but no injuries.
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(Saturday, February 27, 1971) — “Mama’s Pearl” by The Jackson 5 peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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(Saturday, February 27, 1971) — “Sweet Mary” by Wadsworth Mansion peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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Video: 'George Harrison - What Is Life (Official Music Video)'
(Saturday, February 27, 1971) — “What Is Life,” the second solo single by former Beatle George Harrison, debuted at #66 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
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(Saturday, February 27, 1971) — “My Sweet Lord” by Billy Preston (written by ex-Beatle George Harrison) peaked at #90 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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Video: 'Great Cock And Seagull Race (Dixon Van Winkle Mix)'
(Tuesday, February 23, 1971; during sessions for Ram) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney today recorded “Great Cock And Seagull Race” at A&R Studios in New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second solo album.
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Video: 'Ram On (Remastered 2012)'
(Monday, February 22, 1971; during sessions for Ram) — Fresh from his Feb. 19, 1971, appearance in a London courtroom to seek dissolution of the band’s contractual partnership, former Beatle Paul McCartney today tracked “Ram On” and “Ram On (Reprise)” at A&R Studios in New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second solo album.
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Video: '5th Dimension "One Less Bell to Answer" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, February 21, 1971, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The 5th Dimension performed “One Less Bell to Answer,” “Puppet Man” (with Connie Stevens) and medley of hits; and comedian Rodney Dangerfield told jokes about restaurants, apartments and New York on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City.
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(Saturday, February 20, 1971) — “If You Could Read My Mind” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
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