Category Archives: 1970s

Horn overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘No No Song’ and ‘(It’s All Da-Da-Down To) Goodnight Vienna’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1974)

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


Video: 'No-No Song'

(Wednesday, September 18, 1974, 3:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. PDT) — Horn overdubs for Ringo Starr’s “No No Song” and “(It’s All Da-Da-Down To) Goodnight Vienna,” written by fellow ex-Beatle John Lennon, were recorded tonight at Sunset Sound in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, for the former Beatle’s second rock solo studio album, Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Horn overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘No No Song’ and ‘(It’s All Da-Da-Down To) Goodnight Vienna’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1974) →

Horn overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Snookeroo’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Sep 17 1974)

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


Video: 'Snookeroo'

(Tuesday, September 17, 1974, 3:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. PDT) — Horn overdubs for Ringo Starr’s “Snookeroo,” written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, were recorded tonight at Sunset Sound in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, for the former Beatle’s second rock solo studio album, Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Horn overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Snookeroo’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Sep 17 1974) →

U.S. President Gerald Ford offers conditional amnesty to Vietnam War draft evaders, deserters 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1974)

1970s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War, Watergate


Video: 'Gerald Ford-Remarks on Clemency for Vietnam Era Draft Evaders (September 16,1974)'

(Monday, September 16, 1974, 11:17 a.m. EDT; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War; also during the Watergate scandal) — Eight days after granting disgraced former President Richard Nixon an unconditional pardon, U.S. President Gerald Ford today offered conditional amnesty to thousands of Vietnam-era draft evaders and military deserters who agree to work for up to two years in public service jobs. Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford offers conditional amnesty to Vietnam War draft evaders, deserters 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1974) →

‘I’m Leaving It All Up to You’ by Donny and Marie Osmond peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 14, 1974) — “I’m Leaving It All Up to You” by Donny and Marie Osmond peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’m Leaving It All Up to You’ by Donny and Marie Osmond peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974) →

‘I Saw a Man and He Danced with His Wife’ by Cher peaks at #42 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 14, 1974) — “I Saw a Man and He Danced with His Wife” by Cher peaked at #42 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Saw a Man and He Danced with His Wife’ by Cher peaks at #42 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974) →

U.S. President Gerald Ford grants full pardon to disgraced former President Richard Nixon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1974)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'Remarks on Signing Proclamation Granting Pardon to Nixon (September 8, 1974)'

(Sunday, September 8, 1974, 11:04 a.m. EDT; during the Watergate scandal) — In a controversial move that could shape his legacy and political future, U.S. President Gerald Ford granted a “full, free, and absolute pardon” to former President Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed during his time in office. Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford grants full pardon to disgraced former President Richard Nixon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1974) →

‘You and Me Against the World’ by Helen Reddy peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 7, 1974) — “You and Me Against the World” by Helen Reddy peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You and Me Against the World’ by Helen Reddy peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1974) →

John Lennon adds sound effect of wolves howling to ‘Scared’ as he wraps up sessions for new studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1974)

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


Video: 'Scared (Remastered 2010)'

(Friday, August 30, 1974, evening EDT; during sessions for Walls and Bridges) — Sessions for John Lennon’s fifth studio album, Walls and Bridges, continued today at Record Plant East at 321 West 44th Street in New York City as the former Beatle added sound effects of wolves howling to start his recording of “Sacred.” Continue reading John Lennon adds sound effect of wolves howling to ‘Scared’ as he wraps up sessions for new studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1974) →