Category Archives: 1970s

Paul McCartney accepts Grammy Award on behalf of The Beatles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1971)

1970s, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney Accepts GRAMMY for Best Original Score At The 1971 GRAMMYs | GRAMMY Rewind'

(Tuesday, March 16, 1971, 5:30-7:00 p.m. PST; during the 13th Annual Grammy Awards, after the Break-up of The Beatles) — Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda, made a surprise appearance tonight at the Grammy Awards at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, accepting the award for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special to himself, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr for Let It Be as performed by The Beatles.
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‘For All We Know’ by Carpenters peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 13, 1971) — “For All We Know” by the Carpenters peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘Have You Ever Seen the Rain?’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 13, 1971) — “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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Britain’s high court names receiver to handle financial fortunes of The Beatles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Why Did The Beatles Break Up?'

(Friday, March 12, 1971; during the Break-up of The Beatles) — Paul McCartney today won the first round in his battle to dissolve The Beatles‘ partnership when a High Court judge in London appointed a public receiver to manage the group’s assets.
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‘Power to the People’ by John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band released as a single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


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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Anti-Vietnam War radicals set off bomb on Senate side of U.S. Capitol 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1971)

1970s, Cold War, Vietnam War


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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‘Mama’s Pearl’ by The Jackson 5 peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(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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‘Sweet Mary’ by Wadsworth Mansion peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(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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‘What Is Life’ by George Harrison debuts at #66 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


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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‘My Sweet Lord’ by Billy Preston peaks at #90 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1971)

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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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