Video: 'THE TEMPTATIONS - "Psychedelic Shack" (1970).wmv'
(Sunday, April 5, 1970, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Temptations performed “Psychedelic Shack” 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 Temptations perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 5 1970)
Video: 'Acapulco Sun'
(Thursday, April 2, 1970) — The Monkees completed “Acapulco Sun” and “It’s Got to Be Love” today at RCA in New York City, wrapping up recording sessions for Changes, the final studio album produced during the band’s 1960s era. Continue reading The Monkees complete recording sessions for final 1960s era studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1970)
Video: 'Winston cigarettes TV ad, 1970'
(Wednesday, April 1, 1970) — President Richard Nixon signed the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act into law tonight, banning cigarette television and radio advertisements in the United States effective Jan. 2, 1971. Continue reading President Nixon signs bill banning radio-TV cigarette ads 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1970)
Video: 'The Long And Winding Road (Remastered 2015)'
(Wednesday, April 1, 1970, 7:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. British Summer Time; during sessions for Let It Be) — Ringo Starr was the only Beatle present tonight as American producer Phil Spector supervised choral overdubs on three of the band’s tracks for Let It Be, the twelfth and, what would turn out to be, final studio album by the rock group. Continue reading Final recording session held for last studio album by The Beatles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1970)
Video: 'The Monkees - Oh My My (1970 promo film) [1080p]'
(Wednesday, April 1, 1970) — “Oh My My”/”I Love You Better” by The Monkees, the only single from the band’s forthcoming album Changes, was released today. Continue reading ‘Oh My My’/’I Love You Better’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1970)
Video: 'GRADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS / I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GROPEVINE'
(Easter Sunday, March 29, 1970, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST; during the Vietnam War) — Gladys Knight & the Pips performed “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show, filmed earlier this month at Brooke General Hospital in San Antonio and Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Denver to entertain wounded Vietnam veterans. Continue reading Gladys Knight & the Pips perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 29 1970)
Video: 'Ringo Starr - Frost on Sunday Sentimental Journey interview'
(Easter Sunday, March 29, 1970, 10:25-11:25 p.m. BST) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles appeared live tonight on Frost On Sunday, presented by David Frost, to promote for his debut album Sentimental Journey.
The final edition of the series from Studio Three at London Weekend Television’s Wembley Studios, London, included a screening of the promotional clip for the album’s title track.
In a short interview, Starr revealed he was planning to record a follow-up solo album of country songs.
Frost asked if The Beatles were likely to tour again as a group, but Starr said it was doubtful. He said he thought once each member completed their solo projects they may get together to record another album.
Video: 'Jerrios' The Beatles' "Hey Jude" album playlist' (10 videos)
(Saturday, March 28, 1970) — Hey Jude, a collection of non-album singles and B-sides by The Beatles, peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for four consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Hey Jude’ compilation album by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1970)
(Saturday, March 28, 1970) — “Instant Karma!” by Lennon/Ono with the Plastic Ono Band, a rock band formed by John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, as a vehicle for their collaborative and solo projects, peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Instant Karma!’ by Lennon/Ono with the Plastic Ono Band peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1970)
(Saturday, March 28, 1970) — “Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)” by Edison Lighthouse peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)’ by Edison Lighthouse peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1970)
