Category Archives: 1970s

Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Capitol Theatre in Aberdeen, Scotland 50 years ago tonight (Sep 22 1975)


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live At The Capitol Cinema, Aberdeen, Scotland - 22 September 1975'

(Monday, September 22, 1975, evening British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) performed the 12th of 65 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour, at Capitol Theatre in Aberdeen, Scotland. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Capitol Theatre in Aberdeen, Scotland 50 years ago tonight (Sep 22 1975)

George Harrison releases ‘Extra Texture (Read All About It)’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1975)


Video: 'Extra Texture' (first ten clips constitute original release)

(Monday, September 22, 1975)Extra Texture (Read All About It), the sixth studio album by ex-Beatle George Harrison, was released today in the U.S. (Oct. 3, 1975, in the UK). Continue reading George Harrison releases ‘Extra Texture (Read All About It)’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1975)

Paul McCartney and Wings perform at The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland 50 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1975)


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live At The Apollo Theatre, Glasgow (MPL Footage) - 21 September 1975'

(Sunday, September 21, 1975, 8:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) performed the 11th of 65 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour, at The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland 50 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1975)

‘Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell’ series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour (Sep 20 1975)


Video: 'Saturday Night Live 1975 Mark Wilson, Nani & Greg do Allakazam Train Illusion' (Nov. 15, 1975)

(Saturday, September 20, 1975, 8:00 p.m. EDT)Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell, a comedy-variety television series hosted by Howard Cosell, debuted tonight on ABC.

Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Usher Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland 50 years ago tonight (Sep 20 1975)

(Saturday, September 20, 1975, 8:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) performed the tenth of 65 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour, at Usher Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Usher Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland 50 years ago tonight (Sep 20 1975)

‘Dog Day Afternoon’ biographical crime drama film premieres at San Sebastián International Film Festival 50 years ago today (Sep 20 1975)


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(Saturday, September 20, 1975)Dog Day Afternoon, a crime drama film about a man who robs a bank to pay for his lover’s operation, opened today at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain. Continue reading ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ biographical crime drama film premieres at San Sebastián International Film Festival 50 years ago today (Sep 20 1975)

‘Fame’ by David Bowie peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 20 1975)


Video: 'Fame (2016 Remaster)'

(Saturday, September 20, 1975) — “Fame” by David Bowie (with former Beatle John Lennon on backing vocals) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two non-consecutive weeks (Sep. 20, Oct. 4, 1975). Continue reading ‘Fame’ by David Bowie peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 20 1975)

‘Could It Be Magic’ by Barry Manilow peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 20 1975)

(Saturday, September 20, 1975) — “Could It Be Magic” by Barry Manilow peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Could It Be Magic’ by Barry Manilow peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 20 1975)

‘You’ by George Harrison debuts at #75 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 20 1975)

(Saturday, September 20, 1975) — “You” by George Harrison debuts at #75 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’ by George Harrison debuts at #75 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 20 1975)