Video: 'Hey Diddle (Dixon Van Winkle Mix)'
(Monday, October 26, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “Hey Diddle” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney tracks ‘Hey Diddle’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1970)
Video: 'Ravi Shankar "TILAK SHYAM" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, October 25, 1970, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Ravi Shankar performed “Tilak Shyam” on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Ravi Shankar performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1970)
Video: 'John Lennon - Working Class Hero ( Acoustic Version )'
(Sunday, October 25, 1970, evening BST; during sessions for John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band) — Former Beatle John Lennon completed “Working Class Hero” (tracking a third verse to insert in the Sept. 27 “best” take of the song) today at EMI Studio 3 in London, wrapping up the recording of his debut solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, released Dec. 11, 1970.
Continue reading John Lennon completes recording sessions for debut solo album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1970)
Video: 'Rode All Night (2012 Master)'
(Thursday, October 22, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “Rode All Night” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney tracks ‘Rode All Night’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 22 1970)
Video: 'When The Wind Is Blowing'
(Tuesday, October 20, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “When The Wind Is Blowing” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney records ‘When The Wind Is Blowing’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1970)
Video: 'I Lie Around (2018 Remaster)'
(Monday, October 19, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “I Lie Around” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney records ‘I Lie Around’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1970)
Video: 'Remember (Studio Outtake)'
(Monday, October 19, 1970, evening BST; during sessions for John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band) — Former Beatle John Lennon completed “Remember” (overdubbing a Jew’s harp) and “Love” (edit of takes 37/38) and “Mother” (overdubbing another vocal) today at EMI Studio 3 in London for his debut solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, released Dec. 11, 1970.
Continue reading John Lennon completes three more tracks for debut solo album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1970)
Video: 'The Carpenters "We've Only Just Begun" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, October 18, 1970, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Carpenters performed “We’ve Only Just Begun” and B.B. King performed “The Thrill Is Gone” on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading The Carpenters, B.B. King perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1970)
Video: 'John Lennon - Look At Me (take unknown)'
(Sunday, October 18, 1970, evening BST; during sessions for John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band) — Former Beatle John Lennon completed “Look At Me” (adding a second vocal on take 9), “God” (overdubbing a vocal on take 42) and “Well Well Well” (take 4) today at EMI Studio 3 in London for his debut solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, released Dec. 11, 1970.
Continue reading John Lennon completes three tracks for debut solo album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1970)
(Saturday, October 17, 1970) — “I’ll Be There” by The Jackson 5 peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Oct. 17/24/31, Nov. 7/14, 1970). Continue reading ‘I’ll Be There’ by The Jackson 5 peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1970)
