Category Archives: 1970s

John Lennon contributes to two tracks on David Bowie’s ‘Young Americans’ album 50 years ago today (Feb 5 1975)

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


Video: 'Across the Universe (2016 Remaster)'

(Wednesday, February 5, 1965) — Two days after he ended his separation with wife Yoko Ono, former Beatle John Lennon contributed to the recordings of two songs for David Bowie’s Young Americans album today at New York’s Electric Lady Studios, including a cover of Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “Across the Universe” and a new track “Fame.” Continue reading John Lennon contributes to two tracks on David Bowie’s ‘Young Americans’ album 50 years ago today (Feb 5 1975) →

Ringo Starr begins shooting his role in Ken Russell’s ‘Lisztomania’ film 50 years ago today (Feb 3 1975)

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


Video: 'Ken Russell's Listzomania: The Holy Truth of Pope Ringo I'

(Monday, February 3, 1975) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr began shooting his role as the Pope for the Warner Brothers film Lisztomania today at Shepperton Studios, Middlesex and on location (into March 1975). Continue reading Ringo Starr begins shooting his role in Ken Russell’s ‘Lisztomania’ film 50 years ago today (Feb 3 1975) →

‘Laughter in the Rain’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 1 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 1, 1975) — “Laughter in the Rain” by Neil Sedaka peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Laughter in the Rain’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 1 1975) →

‘Boogie On Reggae Woman’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 1 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 1, 1975) — “Boogie On Reggae Woman” by Stevie Wonder peaks at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Boogie On Reggae Woman’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 1 1975) →

‘Changes’ by David Bowie peaks at #41 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 1 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 1, 1975) — “Changes” by David Bowie, which was originally released and charted (at #66) in 1972, peaked at #41 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Changes’ by David Bowie peaks at #41 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 1 1975) →

Saigon renews appeal for U.S. aid 50 years ago today (Jan 31 1975)

1970s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam a Television History Episode 11' (Jan. 31, 1975, at 23:17)

(Friday, January 31, 1975; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and Cold War) — 25 days after the fall of Phuoc Binh to North Vietnamese forces, South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu today renewed his appeal for U.S. aid, warning that his government might collapse without it.

Radical group Weather Underground sets off bomb in U.S. State Department building 50 years ago this hour (Jan 29 1975)

1970s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Weather Underground Bombs the Capitol, Pentagon, and State Department' (Jan. 29, 1975, at 6:08)

(Wednesday, January 29, 1975, 12:56 a.m. EST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and Cold War) — A bomb exploded in the State Department building in Washington early this morning shortly after callers identifying themselves as “Weather Underground” members warned news organizations they were setting off bombs in protest United States aid to South Vietnam. Continue reading Radical group Weather Underground sets off bomb in U.S. State Department building 50 years ago this hour (Jan 29 1975) →

Ringo Starr releases ‘No No Song’/’Snookeroo’ single in U.S. 50 years ago today (Jan 27 1975)

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


Video: 'No-No Song'

(Monday, January 27, 1975) — “No No Song“/Snookeroo” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was released today in the U.S., the second single from his second solo studio rock music album Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Ringo Starr releases ‘No No Song’/’Snookeroo’ single in U.S. 50 years ago today (Jan 27 1975) →

‘Please Mr. Postman’ by The Carpenters peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 25 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, January 25, 1975) — “Please Mr. Postman” by The Carpenters peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Please Mr. Postman’ by The Carpenters peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 25 1975) →

‘Dark Horse’ album by George Harrison peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 25 1975)

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

(Saturday, January 25, 1975) — Dark Horse by ex-Beatle George Harrison peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dark Horse’ album by George Harrison peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 25 1975) →