Category Archives: 1970s

Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording sessions for ‘Spirits of Ancient Egypt’ 50 years ago today (Mar 17 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney Spirits Of Ancient Eygpt Early Take 1, Jan Feb 1975'

(Monday, March 17, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings completed overdubs for “Spirits of Ancient Egypt” for the group’s next studio album Venus and Mars today at Wally Heider Recording, Studio 3, 1604 N Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording sessions for ‘Spirits of Ancient Egypt’ 50 years ago today (Mar 17 1975) →

‘Can’t Get It Out of My Head’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 15 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 15, 1975) — “Can’t Get It Out of My Head” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Can’t Get It Out of My Head’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 15 1975) →

Aristotle Onassis, 69, dies of pneumonia near Paris 50 years ago this hour (Mar 15 1975)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Aristotle Onassis' (Mar. 15, 1975, at 54:21)

(Saturday, March 15, 1975, 12:30 p.m. Central European Time) — Aristotle Onassis, the Greek shipping magnate and husband of Jacqueline Kennedy, the widow of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, died today at the American Hospital of Paris in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, of respiratory failure, a complication of the myasthenia gravis. He was 69.

‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ premieres in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour (Mar 15 1975)

1970s, Movies 1970s


Video: 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' trailer

(Saturday, March 15, 1975, midnight PDT) — Monty Python and the Holy Grail, a British comedy film written and performed by the comedy group of Monty Python that follows King Arthur and his knights in their search for the Holy Grail, premiered early this morning in Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ premieres in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour (Mar 15 1975) →

Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of two tracks for ‘Venus and Mars’ studio album in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Mar 14 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney Treat Her Gently / Lonely Old People Early Take 1, Jan Feb 1975'

(Friday, March 14, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings completed recording of “Treat Her Gently – Lonely Old People” for the group’s next studio album Venus and Mars today at Wally Heider Recording, Studio 3, 1604 N Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of two tracks for ‘Venus and Mars’ studio album in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Mar 14 1975) →

John Lennon opens up on Beatles reunion, solo career in BBC interview 50 years ago today (Mar 11 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s, The Beatles 1970s

(Tuesday, March 11, 1975) — John Lennon sat down for a candid interview with Bob Harris today at The Dakota in New York City for the Apr. 14, 1975, edition of the BBC’s Old Grey Whistle Test, discussing his solo career, life in America, and the possibility of a Beatles reunion. Continue reading John Lennon opens up on Beatles reunion, solo career in BBC interview 50 years ago today (Mar 11 1975) →