(Saturday, June 27, 1970) — “The Wonder of You” by Elvis Presley peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘The Wonder of You’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1970)
Category Archives: 1970s
Festival Express rock tour opens at CNE Stadium in Toronto 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1970)
Video: '1970 Festival Express (Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin & The Band)'
(Saturday, June 27, 1970, scheduled to open at noon EDT) — Festival Express, a train tour across Canada taken by some of North America’s most popular rock bands, including Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Buddy Guy, Flying Burrito Bros, Ian & Sylvia’s Great Speckled Bird and Delaney & Bonnie & Friends, began today at CNE Stadium in Toronto.
The tour also stopped in Winnipeg before it wrapped up in Calgary on July 5, 1970.
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Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr records 2 more tracks for ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1970)
Video: 'Wine Woman And Loud Happy Songs'
(Friday, June 26, 1970, 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr continued recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking “Wine, Women And Loud Happy Songs” and “The Wishing Book” (which would go unreleased) in this fourth of six sessions (two per day) that began June 25 and would continue through June 27. Continue reading Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr records 2 more tracks for ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1970)
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Former Beatle Ringo Starr records 2 tracks for ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1970)
Video: 'I'd Be Talking All The Time'
(Friday, June 26, 1970, 6:00-9:00 p.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr resumed recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking “I’d Be Talking All The Time” and “$15 Draw” in this third of six sessions (two per day) that began June 25 and continued through June 27. Continue reading Former Beatle Ringo Starr records 2 tracks for ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1970)
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George Harrison records basic track for ‘Awaiting on You All’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1970)
Video: 'Awaiting On You All (Early Take)'
(Friday, June 26, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison recorded the basic track for “Awaiting on You All” for his triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, Harrison’s first release as a solo artist following the break-up of The Beatles, today in London. Continue reading George Harrison records basic track for ‘Awaiting on You All’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1970)
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Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr resumes recording ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 25 1970)
Video: 'Beaucoups Of Blues'
(Thursday, June 25, 1970, 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr resumed recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking the title song, “Love Don’t Last Long,” and “Waiting” in this second of six sessions through June 27. Continue reading Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr resumes recording ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 25 1970)
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Former Beatle Ringo Starr begins recording ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 25 1970)
Video: 'Woman Of The Night'
(Thursday, June 25, 1970, 6:00-9:00 p.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr began recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking “Woman Of The Night” and “Without Her” in this first session. Continue reading Former Beatle Ringo Starr begins recording ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 25 1970)
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George Harrison tracks ‘Let It Down’ and ‘Hear Me Lord’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1970)
Video: 'George Harrison - An Alternate All Things Must Pass (album)' ("Let It Down" at 23:20)
(Wednesday, June 24, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison began recording tracked “Let It Down” and “Hear Me Lord” for his triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, Harrison’s first release as a solo artist following the break-up of The Beatles, today in London. Continue reading George Harrison tracks ‘Let It Down’ and ‘Hear Me Lord’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1970)
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George Harrison tracks ‘What Is Life’ and ‘Beware of Darkness’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1970)
Video: 'George Harrison - "What Is Life" Early Backing Track'
(Tuesday, June 23, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison began recording a second attempt of “What Is Life” and began recording “Beware of Darkness” for his triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, Harrison’s first release as a solo artist following the break-up of The Beatles, today at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading George Harrison tracks ‘What Is Life’ and ‘Beware of Darkness’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1970)
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Ringo Starr’s debut solo album ‘Sentimental Journey’ peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1970)
Video: 'Ringo Starr: Sentimental Journey' (12 videos)
(Saturday, June 20, 1970) — Sentimental Journey, the debut solo album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week. Continue reading Ringo Starr’s debut solo album ‘Sentimental Journey’ peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1970)
