Video: 'An American Prayer' (23 videos)
(Tuesday, December 8, 1970, studio booked for beginning at 3:30 p.m. PST) — Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors rock band, celebrated his 27th (and what would turn out to be his final) birthday tonight at Village Recorder Studio C in Los Angeles, reciting his own poetry. Continue reading Jim Morrison celebrates 27th birthday by formally recording his poetry 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1970)
Video: 'John Lennon Rolling Stone Full Interview (1970) by Jann Wenner'
(Tuesday, December 8, 1970) — Former Beatle John Lennon sat for four hours today in New York City for a remarkably candid interview by Jann Wenner of Rolling Stone magazine to promote his debut solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, which would be released Dec. 11, 1970.
Continue reading John Lennon interviewed for Rolling Stone magazine 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1970)
Video: 'Gimme Shelter' trailer
(Sunday, December 6, 1970, scheduled to open at 12 noon EST) — Gimme Shelter, a British-American documentary film chronicling the last weeks of The Rolling Stones’ 1969 U.S. tour which culminated in the disastrous Altamont Free Concert, opened today at the Plaza Theater at 42 E. 58th Street in New York City. Continue reading The Rolling Stones’ documentary ‘Gimme Shelter’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1970)
(Saturday, December 5, 1970) — “Gypsy Woman” by Brian Hyland peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Gypsy Woman’ by Brian Hyland peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1970)
(Saturday, December 5, 1970) — “No Matter What” by Badfinger (released on The Beatles’ Apple label) peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘No Matter What’ by Badfinger peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1970)
Video: '"The Administrators" 1970-2008'
(Wednesday, December 2, 1970) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), an independent executive agency of the United States federal government tasked with environmental protection matters, began operation today after President Richard Nixon signed an executive order, which was ratified by committee hearings in the House and Senate.
Continue reading Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially opens its doors 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1970)
Video: 'The Doors 13'
(Monday, November 30, 1970) — 13, the first compilation album by the American rock band The Doors, was released today.
Continue reading ’13’ compilation album by The Doors released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1970)
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(Saturday, November 28, 1970) — “See Me, Feel Me” by The Who peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
Continue reading ‘See Me, Feel Me’ by The Who peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1970)
(Saturday, November 28, 1970) — “My Sweet Lord,” the first solo single by former Beatle George Harrison, debuted at #72 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Continue reading ‘My Sweet Lord’ by George Harrison debuts at #72 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1970)
(Saturday, November 28, 1970) — “Beaucoups of Blues” by former Beatle Ringo Starr, the title track to his second solo album, peaked at #87 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
Continue reading ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ single by Ringo Starr peaks at #87 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1970)
