Video: 'Let It Be (Remastered 2015)'
(Friday, March 6, 1970) — The single “Let It Be”/“You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)” by The Beatles was released today in the UK (Mar. 11, 1970, in the U.S.), the title track of their long-awaited studio album Let It Be, which would be released May 8, 1970. Continue reading ‘Let It Be’/’You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)’ by The Beatles released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1970)
Video: 'You Always Hurt The One You Love'
(Friday, March 6, 1970, 10:00 a.m.-noon BST) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles completed sessions for his first solo album, Sentimental Journey, today at Morgan Studios in London, adding a saxophone part, piano and drums to “You Always Hurt The One You Love.” Continue reading Ringo Starr completes recording sessions for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1970)
Video: 'Airport' trailer
(Thursday, March 5, 1970, 9:30 a.m. EST) — Airport, an American air disaster-drama film about an airport manager trying to keep his airport open during a snowstorm, while a suicide bomber plots to blow up a Boeing 707 airliner in flight, opened this morning at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘Airport’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1970)
Video: 'Whispering Grass'
(Thursday, March 5, 1970, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. BST) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles recorded “Whispering Grass (Don’t Tell The Trees)” and “Bye Bye Blackbird” today at Morgan Studios in London for his debut solo album Sentimental Journey. Continue reading Ringo Starr records two tracks for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1970)
Video: 'The Beatles - Let It Be (Ed Sullivan Promo)'
(Sunday, March 1, 1970, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Several artists, including Duke Ellington and Jim Henson’s Muppets, performed various songs by The Beatles 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 Beatles Songbook’ tribute featured on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1970)
(Saturday, February 28, 1970) — “Bridge over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (Feb. 28, Mar. 7/14/21/28, Apr. 4, 1970). Continue reading ‘Bridge over Troubled Water’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1970)
(Saturday, February 28, 1970) — “No Time” by The Guess Who peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘No Time’ by The Guess Who peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1970)
(Saturday, February 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, debuted at #65 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Instant Karma!’ by Lennon/Ono with the Plastic Ono Band debuts at #65 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1970)
Video: 'Jerrios' The Beatles' "Hey Jude" album playlist' (10 videos)
(Thursday, February 26, 1970) — The album Hey Jude, a collection of non-album singles and B-sides by The Beatles, was released today in the U.S. (May 11, 1979, in the UK) by Apple Records. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Hey Jude’ compilation album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1970)
Video: 'Man We Was Lonely (Remastered 2011)'
(Wednesday, February 25, 1970, 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. BST) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles recorded “Man We Was Lonely” today at EMI Studio 2 in London, the final recording session for his debut solo album McCartney, released Apr. 17, 1970. Continue reading Paul McCartney completes recording first solo album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1970)
