(Saturday, November 7, 1970) — “Beaucoups of Blues” by former Beatle Ringo Starr, the title track to his second solo album, debuted at #100 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ single by Ringo Starr debuts at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1970)
Category Archives: 1970s
Paul McCartney tracks ‘Monkberry Moon Delight’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1970)
Video: 'Monkberry Moon Delight (Remastered 2012)'
(Thursday, November 5, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “Monkberry Moon Delight” 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 ‘Monkberry Moon Delight’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1970)
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Paul McCartney tracks ‘Oh Woman, Oh Why’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1970)
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(Tuesday, November 3, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “Oh Woman, Oh Why” 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 ‘Oh Woman, Oh Why’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1970)
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‘We’ve Only Just Begun’ by Carpenters peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1970)
(Saturday, October 31, 1970) — “We’ve Only Just Begun” by the Carpenters peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘We’ve Only Just Begun’ by Carpenters peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1970)
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‘Look What They’ve Done To My Song Ma’ by The New Seekers peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1970)
(Saturday, October 31, 1970) — “Look What They’ve Done To My Song Ma” by The New Seekers peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Look What They’ve Done To My Song Ma’ by The New Seekers peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1970)
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‘El Cóndor Pasa’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #18 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1970)
(Saturday, October 31, 1970) — “El Cóndor Pasa” by Simon & Garfunkel featuring Los Incas peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘El Cóndor Pasa’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #18 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1970)
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‘Our House’ by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young peaks at #30 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1970)
(Saturday, October 31, 1970) — “Our House” by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young peaked at #30 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Our House’ by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young peaks at #30 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1970)
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Rock star Jim Morrison sentenced to jail on obscenity charges 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 1970)
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(Friday, October 30, 1970, scheduled for afternoon EDT) — Rock singer Jim Morrison was sentenced to six months in the Dade County jail and fined $500 today for exposing himself and using profanity during a concert at Dinner Key Auditorium on Mar. 1, 1969. Continue reading Rock star Jim Morrison sentenced to jail on obscenity charges 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 1970)
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Paul McCartney tracks ‘Sunshine Sometime’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1970)
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(Thursday, October 29, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “Sunshine Sometime” 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 ‘Sunshine Sometime’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1970)
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Paul McCartney tracks ‘Hey Diddle’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1970)
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(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)
