Category Archives: 1970s

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)

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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) →

‘Shampoo’ satirical romantic comedy-drama film opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (Feb 11 1975)

1970s, Movies 1970s


Video: 'Shampoo' trailer

(Tuesday, February 11, 1975, first showing scheduled for noon EST) — Shampoo, a satirical romantic comedy-drama film about a hairdresser who expresses his fear of commitment by seducing his female clients, opened today at the Coronet in New York City. Continue reading ‘Shampoo’ satirical romantic comedy-drama film opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (Feb 11 1975) →

‘Fire’ by The Ohio Players peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 8 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 8, 1975) — “Fire” by The Ohio Players peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Fire’ by The Ohio Players peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 8 1975) →

‘Get Dancin’ by Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 8 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 8, 1975) — “Get Dancin’” by Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes peaks at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Get Dancin’ by Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 8 1975) →

‘Doctor’s Orders’ by Carol Douglas peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 8 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 8, 1975) — “Doctor’s Orders” by Carol Douglas peaks at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Doctor’s Orders’ by Carol Douglas peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 8 1975) →

‘Ding Dong, Ding Dong’ by George Harrison peaks at #36 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 8 1975)

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

(Saturday, February 8, 1975) — “Ding Dong, Ding Dong” by George Harrison peaks at #36 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ding Dong, Ding Dong’ by George Harrison peaks at #36 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 8 1975) →

‘No No Song’ by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuts at #78 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1975)

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Video: 'No-No Song'

(Saturday, February 8, 1975) — “No No Song” by (former Beatle) Ringo Starr debuted at #78 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘No No Song’ by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuts at #78 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1975) →

Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Letting Go’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 6 1975)

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Video: 'Letting Go (Remastered 2014 / Single Edit)'

(Thursday, February 6, 1975) — Paul McCartney and Wings completed recording sessions for “Letting Go” today at Sea-Saint Recording Studio in New Orleans with the addition of Paul and Jimmy added more guitar lines by Paul and Jimmy McCulloch followed by backing vocals from Paul, Linda McCartney and Denny Laine. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Letting Go’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 6 1975) →