Video: 'THE DOORS - ABSOLUTELY LIVE (1970) FULL ALBUM' (21 videos)
(Saturday, August 8, 1970) — Absolutely Live, the first live album by the American rock music band The Doors, debuted at #69 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Absolutely Live’ album by The Doors debuts at #69 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1970)
Video: 'Helter Skelter (1976)' (Kasabian testimony reenacted at 2:11:20)
(Monday, July 27, 1970) — Linda Kasabian, a former member of the Manson Family and an eyewitness to both evenings of the 1969 Tate–LaBianca murders, began testifying today at the trial of Charles Manson and three other accomplices. Continue reading Linda Kasabian begins testifying at Manson murder trial 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1970)
Video: 'George Harrison - Apple Scruffs (Take 1)'
(Saturday, July 25, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — English rock musician and former Beatle George Harrison tracked, edited, overdubbed and mixed “Apple Scruffs” today at EMI Studio 3 in London for his third studio album All Things Must Pass, released Nov. 27, 1970. Continue reading George Harrison records ‘Apple Scruffs’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1970)
(Saturday, July 25, 1970) — “(They Long to Be) Close to You” by The Carpenters peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (July 25, Aug. 1/8/15, 1970). Continue reading ‘(They Long to Be) Close to You’ by The Carpenters peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1970)
(Saturday, July 25, 1970) — “Band of Gold” by Freda Payne peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Band of Gold’ by Freda Payne peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1970)
(Saturday, July 25, 1970) — “Teach Your Children” by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Teach Your Children’ by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1970)
(Saturday, July 25, 1970) — “Song from M*A*S*H” by Al De Lory peaked at #70 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Song from M*A*S*H’ by Al De Lory peaks at #70 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1970)
Video: 'THE DOORS - ABSOLUTELY LIVE (1970) FULL ALBUM' (21 videos)
(Monday, July 20, 1970) — Absolutely Live, the first live album by the American rock band The Doors, was released today. Continue reading ‘Absolutely Live’ album by The Doors released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1970)
(Saturday, July 11, 1970) — “Mama Told Me Not to Come” by Three Dog Night peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 11/18, 1970). Continue reading ‘Mama Told Me Not to Come’ by Three Dog Night peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1970)
(Saturday, July 11, 1970) — “Ride Captain Ride” by Blues Image peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ride Captain Ride’ by Blues Image peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1970)
