(Tuesday, June 1, 1971) — Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, arrived today John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, New York City, on a BOAC flight from London on a search for Ono’s 7-year-old daughter by her ex-husband, British movie producer Anthony Cox.
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Video: 'Jealous Guy (Raw Studio Mix) film excerpt'
(Saturday, May 29, 1971) — Former Beatle John Lennon overdubbed his lead vocals on three tracks, including “Jealous Guy,” “How?” and “Oh Yoko!” today at Ascot Sound Studios, his home recording facility at Tittenhurst Park near Ascot in Berkshire.
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(Saturday, May 29, 1971) — “Brown Sugar” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (May 29, June 5, 1971). Continue reading ‘Brown Sugar’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1971)
(Saturday, May 29, 1971) — “Superstar” by Murray Head with the Trinidad Singers peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Superstar’ by Murray Head peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1971)
(Saturday, May 29, 1971) — “Me And My Arrow” by Nilsson peaked at #34 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Me And My Arrow’ by Nilsson peaks at #34 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1971)
Video: 'John Lennon George Harrison Oh My Love Sessions'
(Friday, May 28, 1971) — Former Beatle John Lennon tracked 20 takes (6 complete) of “Oh My Love” today at Ascot Sound Studios, his home recording facility at Tittenhurst Park near Ascot in Berkshire.
Continue reading John Lennon records ‘Oh My Love’ with George Harrison, overdubs lead vocal on ‘Gimme Some Truth’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1971)
Video: 'John Lennon The making of Imagine 1971'
(Thursday, May 27, 1971) — Former Beatle John Lennon tracked 11 takes (6 complete) of “Imagine” today at Ascot Sound Studios, his home recording facility at Tittenhurst Park near Ascot in Berkshire.
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Video: 'How do you Sleep John Lennon'
(Wednesday, May 26, 1971) — Former Beatle John Lennon, with former bandmate George Harrison in attendance, tracked 11 takes (5 complete) of “How Do You Sleep?” and recorded 6 takes (2 complete) of “Crippled Inside” today at Ascot Sound Studios, his home recording facility at Tittenhurst Park near Ascot in Berkshire.
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Video: 'Gimme Some Truth (Take 4)'
(Tuesday, May 25, 1971) — Former Beatle John Lennon tracked 5 takes (1 complete) of “Gimme Some Truth,” 42 takes (7 complete) of “How?” and one take of “Oh Yoko!” today at Ascot Sound Studios, his home recording facility at Tittenhurst Park near Ascot in Berkshire.
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Video: 'Jealous Guy (Elements Mix)'
(Monday, May 24, 1971) — Former Beatle John Lennon tracked 28 takes (4 complete) of “Jealous Guy” and 8 takes (3 complete) of a remake of “I Don’t Wanna Be a Soldier Mama” today at Ascot Sound Studios, his home recording facility at Tittenhurst Park near Ascot in Berkshire.
Continue reading John Lennon tracks ‘Jealous Guy’ and ‘I Don’t Wanna Be a Soldier Mama’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 24 1971)
