Category Archives: 1970s

Top Nixon aides sentenced to prison for Watergate cover-up in historic judgment 50 years ago this hour (Feb 21 1975)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'SYND 21 2 75 WATERGATE SENTENCES PASSED'

(Friday, February 21, 1975, 9:29 a.m. EST; during the Watergate scandal) — John N. Mitchell, H.R. Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman, three of the most powerful men in the nation during the Nixon Administration, were sentenced today to serve two and a half to eight years in prison for their roles in the Watergate cover-up. Continue reading Top Nixon aides sentenced to prison for Watergate cover-up in historic judgment 50 years ago this hour (Feb 21 1975) →

Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Magneto and Titanium Man’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 17 1975)

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


Video: 'Magneto And Titanium Man'

(Monday, February 17, 1975) — Paul McCartney and Wings completed recording sessions for “Magneto and Titanium Man” today at Sea-Saint Recording Studio in New Orleans with the addition of Paul’s lead vocal (plus a doubling) as well as a thick layer of backing vocals that brought a Beach Boys influence. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Magneto and Titanium Man’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 17 1975) →

‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ studio album by John Lennon released 50 years ago today (Feb 17 1975)

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


Video: 'John Lennon - Rock 'N' Roll (Full Album)' (13 tracks)

(Monday, February 17, 1975) — Rock ‘n’ Roll, the sixth studio album by ex-Beatle John Lennon featuring covers of late 1950s and early 1960s songs, was released today in the U.S. (four days later in the UK).

‘Look in My Eyes Pretty Woman’ by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 15 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 15, 1975) — “Look in My Eyes Pretty Woman” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaks at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Look in My Eyes Pretty Woman’ by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 15 1975) →

Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘My Carnival’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 14 1975)

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


Video: 'My Carnival (2014 Remaster)'

(Friday, February 14, 1975) — Paul McCartney and Wings completed the recording sessions for “My Carnival,” a track which would go unreleased for ten years, today at Sea-Saint Recording Studio in New Orleans, overdubbing backing vocals and clapping onto the band’s recording of Feb. 12, 1975. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘My Carnival’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 14 1975) →

Disgruntled custodian sets off fire in north tower of New York’s World Trade Center 50 years ago this hour (Feb 13 1975)

1970s


Video: '911: WTC Withstood Several Hours of Fire in 1975'

(Thursday, February 13, 1975, just before midnight EST) — A three-alarm fire deliberately set by a disgruntled custodian broke out tonight in the 11th-floor offices of the B.F. Goodrich Company in the north tower of the World Trade Center, and spread through an inner-service core to the ninth and 14th floors but caused no direct casualties.

Paul McCartney & Wings host press conference and party in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 13 1975)

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


Video: 'Wingspan Paul and Linda McCartney Documentary' (Feb. 13, 1975, at 57:08-58:14)

(Thursday, February 13, 1975) — Paul McCartney and Wings held a press conference and party today aboard a Mississippi steamboat in New Orleans (with the Young Tuxedo Brass Band performing on the quay prior to the party) to promote the ongoing recording sessions for their next album Venus and Mars. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings host press conference and party in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 13 1975) →

John Lennon plays DJ at WNEW-FM with Scott Muni 50 years ago this hour (Feb 13 1975)

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


Video: 'WNEW FM / 1975 03 12 / Scott Muni with John Lennon'

(Thursday, February 13, 1975, 2:00-6:00 p.m. EST) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon stopped in at WNEW-FM in New York today to play DJ and to promote his new album of rock standards, Rock ‘n Roll, which would be released four days later (click here to listen to a clean audio copy of the interview).

Paul McCartney & Wings filmed recording ‘My Carnival’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 12 1975)

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


Video: 'Wings: Recording My Carnival'

(Wednesday, February 12, 1975) — Completing four weeks of recording sessions in New Orleans for their next album Venus and Mars, Paul McCartney and Wings were filmed today by News Scene 8 in Sea Saint Studios, recording “My Carnival,” a track which would go unreleased for ten years. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings filmed recording ‘My Carnival’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 12 1975) →