Video: 'Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)'
(Tuesday, January 27, 1970, 7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. BST) — John Lennon, who had privately informed his fellow Beatles on Sept. 20, 1969, that he was leaving the group, completed his second studio recording as a solo artist tonight, recording “Instant Karma!” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading John Lennon records ‘Instant Karma!’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1970)
Video: 'John Lennon - Rare Interview 1970.'
(Monday, January 26, 1970) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were interviewed today at the Hilton hotel in Paris. Continue reading Lennon, Ono interviewed in Paris by Reuters 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1970)
Video: 'B.J. Thomas - Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Soundtrack)'
(Sunday, January 25, 1970, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — B.J. Thomas performed “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head” on tonight’s episode on the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading B.J. Thomas performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 25 1970)
Video: 'M*A*S*H' trailer
(Sunday, January 25, 1970, 12:00 p.m. EST) — M*A*S*H, an American black comedy war film about a unit of medical personnel stationed at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) during the Korean War, opened today at The Baronet in New York City. Continue reading ‘M*A*S*H’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 25 1970)
Video: 'Live in New York by The Doors 1970' (late show Jan. 18, 1970, videos 65-90)
(Sunday, January 18, 1970, 11:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. EST) — American rock band The Doors performed the fourth of four shows in two days tonight at the Felt Forum in New York City with approximately 5,000 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform final show at Felt Forum in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 18 1970)
Video: 'Live in New York by The Doors 1970' (early show Jan. 18, 1970, videos 45-64)
(Sunday, January 18, 1970, 7:30 p.m. EST scheduled start time of opening act The Lonnie Mack Trio) — American rock band The Doors performed the third of four shows in two days tonight at the Felt Forum in New York City with approximately 5,000 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform third show at Felt Forum in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 18 1970)
Video: 'Live in New York by The Doors 1970' (late show Jan. 17, 1970, videos 21-44)
(Saturday, January 17, 1970, 11:00 p.m. EST scheduled start time for opening act The Lonnie Mack Trio) — American rock band The Doors performed the second of four shows in two days tonight at the Felt Forum in New York City with approximately 5,000 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform again at Felt Forum in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1970)
Video: 'Live in New York by The Doors 1970' (early show Jan. 17, 1970, videos 1-20)
(Saturday, January 17, 1970, 8:00 p.m. EST scheduled start time for opening act The Lonnie Mack Trio) — American rock band The Doors performed the first of four shows in two days tonight at the Felt Forum in New York City with approximately 5,000 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform at Felt Forum in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1970)
(Saturday, January 17, 1970) — “Midnight Cowboy” by Ferrante & Teicher peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Midnight Cowboy’ by Ferrante & Teicher peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1970)
Video: 'John Lennon Original Cold Turkey promo clip [Original video]'
(Saturday, January 17, 1970) — “Cold Turkey” by 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 #30 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Cold Turkey’ by Plastic Ono Band peaks at #30 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1970)
